easy
5 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels, with easy swimming involved
Join Ali'i Ocean Tours for a 5-hour marine adventure along Kona’s coast, spotting sharks, manta rays, whales, and more. Dive into vibrant reefs and enjoy a scenic ocean cruise that’s perfect for all ages.
Adult $205, Child $151 | 5hr Experience | 8:00am* - 1pm
Embark on a thrilling 5-hour adventure along Kona's stunning coastline, where you'll search for the "Kona Big 5" marine wonders, including sharks and manta rays. Enjoy snorkeling at vibrant reefs, savor a delicious lunch, and take in breathtaking lava rock scenery, all while ensuring a comfortable and intimate experience.
Kona is renowned for the crystal clear waters and diverse wild life. We are fortunate to be located, quite literally, next door to Mauna Loa, the “largest mountain” in the world and this creates the Kona coast pelagic zone which is populated with amazing coastal and large oceanic wildlife within miles of our coastline. All this is due to, Mauna Loa’s gradual slope to the sea floor.
Our experienced Captain and Crew are ready to take you from Honokohau Harbor along our coastline to look for our “Kona Big 5”: Marine mammals, Sharks, Manta or Eagle rays, Turtles, and tropical reef fish.
This 5-hour adventure will take you out into the “blue” to look for: pelagic mammals, sharks, and fish species. After our pelagic encounters, we then head back nearer the coastline to snorkel Manta Ray cleaning stations, where reef turtles often frequent, and then to a “century reef” with over 100 different species of fish. Lunch will be served while we are snorkeling on the reef for you to enjoy at your leisure.
Enjoy a coastline tour on the way back to the marina with our beautiful and impressive lava rock shoreline.
*Please note, check in is at 7:30am, departure is at 8:00am.
Protect yourself and the marine environment while enjoying the water.
Drink plenty of water throughout the tour to prevent dehydration.
Protect your eyes and face from the sun during boat transit and snorkeling.
Pay close attention to the crew’s guidance for a safe experience.
This area was formed by volcanic activity over 200,000 years ago, shaping the dynamic marine environment you see today.
Ali'i Ocean Tours commits to marine conservation and follows strict guidelines to protect Hawaii’s fragile reef systems.
Provided by the tour, including mask, snorkel, and fins, for underwater viewing.
summer specific
A reef-safe sunscreen protects your skin from UV rays without harming marine life.
summer specific
Extra sun protection while on deck or during breaks.
summer specific
Capture underwater moments and scenic ocean vistas.