Fair Wind Snorkeling and Diving Adventures

Frommer's Review

One of the best ways to snorkel Kealakekua Bay, the marine-life preserve that's one of the best snorkel spots in Hawaii, is on Fair Wind's half-day sail-and-snorkel cruise to Kealakekua. Recently the company has added the latest (state-of-the-art) luxury 55-foot foil-assist catamaran (the first on the Big Island) for an upscale experience that promises a faster and smoother ride on a boat full of luxury. We recommend the Hula Kai cruise, a 5-hour morning snorkel and dive cruise that includes a light breakfast, a gourmet barbecue lunch, two snorkeling sites, a guided tour, and optional scuba diving for $149 adults (minimum age 8). Hula Kai also has an afternoon snorkeling and sunset barbecue for $125 (minimum age 8). Fair Wind also has a 60-foot catamaran that holds up to 100 passengers. The morning cruise leaves from Keauhou Bay at 9am and returns at 1:30pm, and includes a light breakfast, lunch, snorkel gear, and lessons; it goes for $115 for adults, $69 for kids 4 to 12 years, and $29 for toddlers. The afternoon snack cruise is a little shorter and a little cheaper: It runs from 2 to 5:30pm and includes snacks, sailing, and snorkeling, at a cost of $75 for adults, $45 for 4-12 year olds, and free for kids 3 and under. During whale season, the Hula Kai has a 3-hour whale-watching trip for $69.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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