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Highlights
- Glide along the Kohala Coast on luxury powerboat Olohana, with small-group attention and hand-picked snorkel sites chosen for sea life.
- Arrive 20 minutes before at Kawaihae Harbor South, check in at the Hawai‘i Nautical sign, then board Olohana from the dock with step-on access.
- Set out on a 2-hour cruise with a professional captain and crew, sanitized masks, fins, vests, plus in-water coaching for first-time snorkelers.
- Between snorkel sessions, watch for turtles, reef fish, dolphins, or whales; enjoy snacks and drinks; unwind on shaded decks, with a restroom on board.
- Choose a snorkel format, either a one-stop sealife session or a two-stop cruise that lets you experience an extra reef area on your trip.
Your Experience
Snorkel the Mauna Kea coastline on a 2-hour luxury powerboat cruise aboard Olohana with one-stop or two-stop sealife sessions.
Getting started
Arrive 20 minutes before departure at Kawaihae Harbor South and look for the check-in sign near the Hawai‘i Nautical loading area. After check-in, you board Olohana directly from the dock using easy, step-on access. Once everyone is on board and gear is set aside, the captain prepares for departure along the Kohala Coast.
What to expect
Mauna Kea snorkel on Olohana
This outing focuses on exploring the sea-life-rich waters along the Mauna Kea and Kohala Coast area by boat. Across the 2-hour luxury powerboat cruise aboard Olohana, you split your time between relaxing on deck and your selected one-stop or two-stop sea life snorkel session.
Features
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Snorkeling time centers on watching reef fish and turtles in clear coastal water, and you also keep an eye out for dolphins and, in season, whales while cruising between or around the snorkel sites. The typically calm waters along the Kohala Coast combine with Olohana’s stable ride to keep the focus on the ocean life around you.
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All clean, sanitized snorkel gear is provided, including masks, fins, and vests, so you do not need to bring your own equipment unless you prefer your personal traditional mask and snorkel. Full-face snorkel masks are not permitted for safety reasons.
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A professional captain and friendly local crew handle navigation and lookout while also providing instruction and in-water assistance for beginners, which makes the session accessible for a wide range of ages and skill levels.
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Shaded seating and open deck areas give you options to rest between swims, and light snacks with soft drinks, juice, and water are available to keep you comfortable throughout the cruise. A restroom on board adds convenience so you do not need to return to shore during the experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 2-hour luxury powerboat cruise aboard Olohana
- One-stop sealife snorkeling session along the Kohala Coast (as per option selected)
- Two-stop sealife snorkeling session along the Kohala Coast (as per option selected)
- Snorkel gear, masks, fins, vests provided
- Light snacks, soft drinks, juice, water
- Wildlife viewing: Turtles, reef fish, dolphins, whales
- Professional captain and local crew
- Full-face snorkel masks
- Swimsuit and towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Sunglasses and a hat for sun protection
- Reusable water bottle
- Light cover-up or rash guard for sun protection before or after the snorkel session
- Camera or waterproof phone case for photos
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.