The Kamanu, a sleek 38-foot sailing catamaran, provides a laidback sail-and-snorkel cruise from Honokohau Harbor to the marine preserve of Pawai Bay. The 3 1/2-hour trip includes a tropical lunch (deli sandwiches, chips, fresh fruit, and drinks), snorkeling gear, and personalized instruction for first-time snorkelers; weather permitting, it sails at 9am and 1:30pm. It can hold up to 24 people but often has fewer, making it even more relaxed. Some morning cruises are offered with a swim with spinner dolphins, while the adults-only sunset cocktail cruises are sometimes paired with snorkeling with manta rays. Whale-watching is also offered in season. At press time, Kamanu Charters had announced plans to add Kamanu Elua, a Zodiac-style rigid-hull inflatable boat with seating, which will offer Kealakekua Bay snorkel tours.
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Kamanu Charters
Honokohau Harbor, 74-7380 Kealakehe Pkwy (off Hwy 19), Kailua-Kona.
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800/348-3091 or 808/329-2021
Prices
Sail-and-snorkel cruises (daily 9am and 1:30pm) $95 adults ($85 for 1:30pm cruise), $50 children 12 and under. Dolphin swim, sail, and snorkel (times/days vary) $139 all ages. Sunset cruises (daily 5pm) $95 adults only. Sunset manta snorkels (times/days vary) $95. Whale-watching (Dec. 15–May 15; times/days vary) $75
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Honokohau Harbor, 74-7380 Kealakehe Pkwy Hawaii (The Big Island)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.