How to Swim With the Manta Rays on the Big Island
To swim with the manta rays on the Big Island means slipping into calm nighttime water and watching giant manta rays glide beneath you with slow, sweeping motion. At Sea Quest Hawaii, we guide people through this experience every night. We know the coastline, the currents, and the rays themselves. Kona is the best place…
Join Sea Quest’s Snorkel Trips to Captain Cook
Snorkel trips to Captain Cook visit the clear, bright waters of Kealakekua Bay and explore one of the best reefs on the Big Island. At Sea Quest Hawaii, we take guests to this historic marine sanctuary every day. The reef sits beside the Captain Cook Monument, where coral gardens and calm conditions create perfect snorkeling…
Plan Your Snorkel Day at Kealakekua Bay
A snorkel day at Kealakekua Bay means calm water, clear visibility, and some of the best reef life on the Big Island. The bay sits below tall cliffs. The water stays protected. The coral lasts here because the conditions help it thrive. Most people come for the marine life. Many stay longer than planned because…
Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays in Kona
Night snorkeling with manta rays in Kona means floating over a calm reef after sunset while giant manta rays glide inches beneath you. These rays move with slow, graceful wingbeats. The experience feels like watching underwater flight. Kona is the best place in Hawaii to see mantas because the coastline creates ideal feeding grounds. When…
Enjoy the Best Way to Snorkel Captain Cook with Sea Quest
The best way to snorkel Captain Cook is by booking a snorkel tour with a company that knows the spot like the back of their hand. Captain Cook Bay offers some of Hawaii’s most vibrant waters. The coral thrives. Fish dart in every direction. Turtles glide near the surface. Every visit feels like entering a…
What is Best Time of Day to Snorkel Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau?
Snorkeling at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau feels magical. Fish move across coral. The water is pristine. And you get to enjoy all of it – your personal underwater oasis. But one question decides your experience: what is the best time of day to snorkel Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau? Timing changes everything. The same reef feels different at…
The Best Small Boat Snorkeling Tours in Kona
The best small boat snorkeling tours in Kona are those that take visitors out along the Kona coast to explore underwater life. And the best small boat tours are about small groups, personal attention, and actually seeing the magic underwater without elbowing your neighbor for a good look at a turtle. At Sea Quest Hawaii,…
Kona Coast Snorkeling Tours: Here’s What to Expect
Kona coast snorkeling tours take visitors by boat around the Big Island of Hawaii to explore the vibrant underwater life. And at Sea Quest Hawaii our tours are small, personal, and so much fun! You get to swim alongside sea turtles, hang out with colorful fish, and float over coral gardens without feeling like a…
Kona Private Boat Charters: Your Ticket to Ocean Freedom
Kona private boat charters offer a whole other level of the peace, adventure, and freedom you’ll feel visiting Hawaii. Let’s set the scene. You’re in Kona. The coffee’s strong, the sun is out, and the ocean? It’s so blue it doesn’t even seem real. You could lounge at the beach with everyone else, sure—but what…
Honaunau Bay Snorkeling (aka “Two Step”)
Honaunau Bay snorkeling is some of the best snorkelling in the world and if you’re heading to the Big Island and want to sneak a peek at what the fish are up to—without signing waivers, hopping on a boat, or putting your life in Neptune’s hands—Honaunau Bay is your move. Locals and regulars call it…