Catamaran Cruises 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: Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling: Sail, Breakfast & Coral Gardens, US$ 189 per person (4h, 4.96★ · 722).
- Shortest: Big Island Sunset Sail: Kohala Coast Catamaran & Cocktails, US$ 159 per person (1h 30m–2h, 4.71★ · 426).
Price per person across the 14 options priced per person: US$ 77–US$ 194 (median US$ 136). With 100+ reviews: 12 of 16.
Of the 16 options: 16 with live guides in English, 15 with free cancellation, 14 with instant confirmation, 14 kid-friendly, 2 private and 12 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.
Catamaran Cruises in Big Island of Hawaii
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16 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
Snorkeling with Manta Rays off Kona Coast at Sunset Snorkel with manta rays at night off the Kona coast after watching the sunset from a 50-foot catamaran: all equipment, wetsuits and instruction included. Every day · 17:30, 18:00 and 18:30 · All ages ★ 4.88 (872 reviews) Duration: 2h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 155 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
Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling: Sail, Breakfast & Coral Gardens Snorkel Kealakekua Bay's marine sanctuary aboard a 50-foot catamaran with breakfast, lunch and all gear included. Every day except Wednesday · 08:30 · All ages ★ 4.96 (722 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 189 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
Whale Watching Big Island: 2.5-Hour Catamaran Cruise Spot humpback whales on a 2.5-hour Big Island catamaran cruise December through mid-April with a professional guide, drinks and snacks included. Every day · 12:30 ★ 4.76 (650 reviews) Duration: 2h 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
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
Kona: Night Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Catamaran Cruise Feel the thrill of snorkeling with manta rays at night off Kona, cruise on a spacious catamaran, and warm up with hot cocoa after: includes gear & local guides. Every day · 20:00 · All ages ★ 4.91 (218 reviews) Duration: 2h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 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
Waikoloa: Catamaran Snorkel Sail & Lunch from Anaeho'omalu Bay Salt spray, sea turtles, and a deli lunch: set sail from Waikoloa’s Anaeho‘omalu Bay for a 3-hour catamaran snorkel cruise with gear, drinks, and local crew. Every day · 09:00 · All ages ★ 4.65 (113 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 189 per person
Kona Coast catamaran sail: 90 minutes on the Spirit of Aloha Sail the Kona Coast on a 53-foot catamaran with shaded seating, a full bar, and views of volcanic cliffs and the Big Island shoreline. Every day · 14:15 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages ★ 4.84 (51 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
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
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Snorkeling Kona Coast: Private Catamaran Charter Four hours on a private catamaran along the Kona Coast with a local captain, snorkeling gear and sandwiches included. Every day · 08:00 and 12:30 ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 1,500 per group
The top 12 of 16 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 |
| Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling: Sail, Breakfast & Coral GardensTop rated | US$ 189 per person | 4h | 4.96★ · 722 | Every day except Wednesday · 08:30 | English |
| Big Island Sunset Sail: Kohala Coast Catamaran & CocktailsShortest | US$ 159 per person | 1h 30m–2h | 4.71★ · 426 | Every day · 17:00 | English |
| Snorkeling with Manta Rays off Kona Coast at Sunset | US$ 155 per person | 2h 15m | 4.88★ · 872 | Every day · 17:30, 18:00 and 18:30 | English |
| Big Island: Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument | US$ 136 per person | 3h | 4.90★ · 743 | Every day · 14:00 | English |
| Kona Coast Sunset Sail: Spirit of Aloha Catamaran | US$ 109 per person | 1h 30m | 4.78★ · 394 | Every day · 17:00 | English |
| Whale Watching Big Island: 2.5-Hour Catamaran Cruise | US$ 109 per person | 2h 30m | 4.76★ · 650 | Every day · 12:30 | English |
| Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise from Kailua-Kona: Red Hill | US$ 194 per person | 4h 30m | 4.76★ · 840 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Big Island Kealakekua Bay: Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument Sail | US$ 179 per person | 4h 30m | 4.91★ · 485 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Kona: Night Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Catamaran Cruise | US$ 125 per person | 2h 15m | 4.91★ · 218 | Every day · 20:00 | English |
| Kona Catamaran Snorkel & Lunch: Sea Turtles & Reef Fish | US$ 169 per person | 3h | 4.75★ · 114 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Waikoloa: Catamaran Snorkel Sail & Lunch from Anaeho'omalu Bay | US$ 189 per person | 3h | 4.65★ · 113 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Big Island Catamaran Charter: Custom Kona Coast Tour (US$ 1,882 per group) · Snorkeling Kona Coast: Private Catamaran Charter (US$ 1,500 per group)
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