Boat Tours in Big Island of Hawaii at a glance
- Our pick: Kealakekua Bay snorkeling: Cruise, caves & lunch, US$ 77 per person (4h, 4.91★ · 2,533).
- Top rated: South Kona snorkeling tour: 3 remote locations, small group, US$ 200 per person (5h, 4.98★ · 238).
- Best value: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa: See Sea Turtles, US$ 50 per person (30m, 4.65★ · 280).
Price per person across the 30 options priced per person: US$ 50–US$ 255 (median US$ 143). With 100+ reviews: 22 of 35.
Of the 35 options: 35 with live guides in English, 35 with free cancellation, 30 with instant confirmation, 25 kid-friendly, 5 private and 28 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Boat Tours in Big Island of Hawaii
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35 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Kealakekua Bay snorkeling: Cruise, caves & lunch Snorkel Kealakekua Bay on a guided catamaran cruise with lunch and gear included: watch dolphins and whales (seasonal) while exploring sea caves where. Every day · 08:00 and 12:30 ★ 4.91 (2,533 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 77 per person
Kailua Kona dinner cruise to Kealakekua Bay: Historical narration Sail 24 miles along Kona's Gold Coast to Captain Cook's Monument for dinner, live music and sunset while a local historian shares stories of Hawaiian. Tue–Sun · 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.69 (1,386 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, Big Island: Small group, 12 max Snorkel Kealakekua Bay from Keauhou harbor on the Big Island with a maximum of 12 passengers, equipment included. Every day · 08:00 and 11:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.85 (545 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 per person
Big Island: Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument Afternoon snorkel tour to Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay. Three hours, gear included, reef sanctuary with dolphins. Confident swimmers, all ages. Every day · 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.90 (743 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 136 per person
Big Island Sunset Sail: Kohala Coast Catamaran & Cocktails Waikoloa sunset catamaran from Anaeho'omalu Bay with tropical drinks, light bites, and views of Mauna Kea. 1.5 hours, max 49 guests, all fitness levels. Every day · 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.71 (426 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 159 per person
Kona Coast Sunset Sail: Spirit of Aloha Catamaran Sail the Kona Coast at sunset aboard the Spirit of Aloha catamaran with premium bar, light bites and ocean views. Every day · 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.78 (394 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 per person
Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise from Kailua-Kona: Red Hill Snorkel the Red Hill marine sanctuary from a double-decker catamaran with breakfast, lunch, reef-safe sunscreen and two hours in the water. Every day · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.76 (840 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 194 per person
Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa: See Sea Turtles Glass-bottom boat tour of Anaeho'omalu Bay from Waikoloa with marine naturalist guide: watch green sea turtles and tropical fish through six full-sized. Wed–Sun · 09:15, 10:00, 10:45 and 11:30 · All ages ★ 4.65 (280 reviews) Duration: 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves Kealakekua Bay snorkel tour on Big Island with Captain Cook Monument, sea caves, and marine life. Includes gear, water, snacks. Half-day from Keauhou. Every day · 08:45, 09:00, 09:15, 12:15 and 12:45 · From age 5 ★ 4.92 (429 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Big Island Kealakekua Bay: Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument Sail Sail to Captain Cook Monument and snorkel Kealakekua Bay on Big Island. Includes breakfast, lunch, gear, and dolphin spotting. Half-day tour for confident swimmers. Every day · 08:30 · All ages ★ 4.91 (592 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
South Kona snorkeling tour: 3 remote locations, small group Snorkel three remote South Kona Coast locations (Kealakekua Bay, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau, and a private black sand beach) with gear. Every day · 08:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.98 (238 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves Two reef snorkel sites on the Kona coast with guides teaching Hawaiian history and marine life: mask, fins and snorkel included, plus snacks and water for the morning. Every day · 08:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.79 (385 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Big Island Snorkeling: Kealakekua Bay & Pu'uhonua O Honaunau Snorkel two South Kona sites on the Big Island with gear, snacks and flotation included. Small groups (max 14), morning departure, cultural history from captain. Every day except Wednesday · 08:15 · From age 5 ★ 4.96 (353 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 143 per person
Big Island Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour & Dolphins Glass-bottom boat tour from Kailua-Kona pier, Big Island. 50 minutes viewing coral reef, tropical fish, coastline. Marine naturalist guide, water included, all ages welcome. Every day except Friday and Saturday · 10:00, 11:00, 12:15, 13:15 and 14:15 · All ages ★ 4.62 (534 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 72 per person
Big Island Kealakekua Bay: Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument Sail Snorkel Kealakekua Bay near Captain Cook Monument on Big Island. Includes gear, breakfast, lunch, two reef sites, and in-water support. Half-day morning tour. Every day · 08:30 · All ages ★ 4.91 (485 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
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Snorkeling Kealakekua Bay: 100+ fish species, zodiac boat Snorkel Kealakekua Bay from Honokohau Harbor on a 4-hour zodiac boat tour with gear, snacks and a guide. Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 08:00 and 12:45 · From age 4 ★ 4.88 (516 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Kona Coast: Snorkel Kealakekua Bay & Lava Reefs with Plant Lunch Every day · 09:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.92 (327 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 205 per person
Kona Coastline Manta Ray & Wildlife Boat Tour: Small Group Safari Four hours scanning the Kona coastline aboard a six-person vessel with a professional guide, snorkeling gear and snacks included. Every day · 08:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.92 (276 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 255 per person
Kona Coast snorkel tour: Honaunau & Kealakekua Bay Snorkel two bays on the Southern Kona Coast in 4.5 hours with covered boat, guide, lunch and gear included: no car needed, later start time lets you sleep in. Every day · 09:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.95 (207 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Big Island: Whale Watching Cruise Kona Coast & Snacks Spot humpback whales along Hawaii’s Kona coast on a relaxed boat tour with snacks, water, and a friendly crew. Includes bathroom onboard and flexible rain check. Every day · 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.85 (183 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Waikoloa Whale Watch Tour: Humpback Sightings Guaranteed Whale watching tour in Waikoloa along the Kohala Coast from December through April, with expert crew and sightings guaranteed. Every day · 09:45 and 13:45 · All ages ★ 4.60 (129 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
Kona Catamaran Snorkel & Lunch: Sea Turtles & Reef Fish 3-hour snorkel sail from Honokohau Harbor on Big Island. Swim with sea turtles, tropical fish, and coral. Includes gear, lunch, and drinks. All levels welcome. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.75 (114 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 169 per person
Snorkeling in Kailua-Kona: 41ft Super-Raft, two sites Snorkel two Kona Coast reefs from a 41ft Super-Raft with cushioned seating, shade and onboard bathroom. Light breakfast and picnic lunch included. Every day except Wednesday and Saturday · 08:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.95 (85 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 148 per person
Dolphin and Whale Watch in Kona: Kailua-Kona coastal cruise Dolphin and whale watching cruise on Kona's coast with naturalist guide narrating wildlife, sea caves and volcanic cliffs from a rigid hull boat: 2.5 hours, ages 5 and up. Every day · 08:00 and 10:45 · From age 5 ★ 4.64 (80 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Compare 11 more options for Boat Tours in Big Island of Hawaii
From US$ 80 per person · 2 h to 6 h
Big Island boat charter: Swim with dolphins, Kealakekua Bay Private boat charter on Big Island with snorkel guide and captain. Swim with wild dolphins. Every day · 12 start times, 07:00 to 22:00 ★ 5.00 (53 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 2,053 per group
Half Day Morning Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona: Big Game Fish for blue marlin, mahi mahi and tuna aboard a 35-foot Bertram with all gear and ice cooler included. Every day · 06:30 ★ 4.90 (50 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,325 per group
Snorkeling Big Island: Dolphins, Two Reefs & Lunch from Honokohau Snorkel two secluded Big Island reefs from Honokohau Harbor with a local guide, watch for spinner dolphins and whales, then eat grilled lunch on the boat. Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.88 (50 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Kailua-Kona fishing charter: Blue Marlin and Mahi Mahi Fish for Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna aboard the Kona Cowboy, a 35-foot sport fishing boat in Kailua-Kona waters. Every day · 06:30 ★ 4.88 (42 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,585 per group
Kona Coast Whale Watch: Humpback Whales Guaranteed Cruise the Kona Coast on the Spirit of Aloha catamaran to watch humpback whales breach and play at the surface, with a full bar and guaranteed sightings or a free return trip. Every day · 14:15 · All ages ★ 4.54 (61 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 per person
Big Island Catamaran Charter: Custom Kona Coast Tour Four-hour private catamaran charter from Honokohau Harbor with lunch, snacks, fresh fruit and snorkeling gear included. Every day · 12:30 ★ 5.00 (24 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,882 per group
Kealakekua Bay snorkeling tour: Small vessel, more time in water Three-hour reef snorkeling tour of Kealakekua Bay on a small vessel with a live guide, light snacks and all equipment included. Every day · 13:00 · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (19 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Snorkeling Kona Coast: Makalawena Bay with marine life Snorkel the Kona Coast north to Makalawena Bay with gear and guide, exploring lava rock coves that shelter hundreds of underwater species in 3 hours. Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.60 (43 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Snorkeling Big Island: Private Kealakekua Bay charter with gear Private boat charter from Kona to Kealakekua Bay marine preserve with snorkel gear, lunch and guide. Choose your boat size at checkout. Every day except Wednesday · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00 ★ 4.86 (7 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,243 per group
Hilo humpback whale tour: Winter migration viewing Watch humpback whales on a 90-minute boat tour from Hilo's east side, where 12,000 North Pacific whales arrive each winter after their 6,000-mile migration from Alaska. Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 8 ★ 4.54 (13 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Snorkeling Big Island: Kohala Coast Reef & Sea Turtles Snorkel the Kohala Coast from Kawaihae Harbor aboard a 41-foot powerboat, with gear and instruction included. Spot tropical fish. Every day except Thursday · 08:00 and 12:00 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
The top 12 of 35 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kealakekua Bay snorkeling: Cruise, caves & lunchOur pick | US$ 77 per person | 4h | 4.91★ · 2,533 | Every day · 08:00 and 12:30 | English |
| South Kona snorkeling tour: 3 remote locations, small groupTop rated | US$ 200 per person | 5h | 4.98★ · 238 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa: See Sea TurtlesBest value | US$ 50 per person | 30m | 4.65★ · 280 | Wed–Sun · 09:15, 10:00, 10:45 and 11:30 | English |
| Kailua Kona dinner cruise to Kealakekua Bay: Historical narration | US$ 200 per person | 3h | 4.69★ · 1,386 | Tue–Sun · 16:00 | English |
| Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, Big Island: Small group, 12 maxGroup of up to 11 | US$ 109 per person | 3h | 4.85★ · 545 | Every day · 08:00 and 11:00 | English |
| Big Island: Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument | US$ 136 per person | 3h | 4.90★ · 743 | Every day · 14:00 | English |
| Big Island Sunset Sail: Kohala Coast Catamaran & Cocktails | US$ 159 per person | 1h 30m–2h | 4.71★ · 426 | Every day · 17:00 | English |
| Kona Coast Sunset Sail: Spirit of Aloha Catamaran | US$ 109 per person | 1h 30m | 4.78★ · 394 | Every day · 17:00 | English |
| Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise from Kailua-Kona: Red Hill | US$ 194 per person | 4h 30m | 4.76★ · 840 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Monument & Sea CavesGroup of up to 14 | US$ 125 per person | 3h | 4.92★ · 429 | Every day · 08:45, 09:00, 09:15, 12:15 and 12:45 | English |
| Big Island Kealakekua Bay: Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument Sail | US$ 179 per person | 4h 30m | 4.91★ · 592 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves | US$ 119 per person | 4h | 4.79★ · 385 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (5): Big Island boat charter: Swim with dolphins, Kealakekua Bay (US$ 2,053 per group) · Half Day Morning Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona: Big Game (US$ 1,325 per group) · Kailua-Kona fishing charter: Blue Marlin and Mahi Mahi (US$ 1,585 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (6): Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, Big Island: Small group, 12 max (US$ 109 per person) · Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves (US$ 125 per person) · Big Island Snorkeling: Kealakekua Bay & Pu'uhonua O Honaunau (US$ 143 per person)
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