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Big Island of Hawaii Ocean Activities

Your guide to the best ways to spend your time on the ocean when you visit the Big Island of Hawaii.

Fair Wind Cruises' Hula Kai - Snorkel & Whale Watches Along the South Kona Coast

There is one company that has, as Emeril Lagasse might say, kicked it up a notch. That company is Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides on the Big Island of Hawaii. Fair Wind makes daily snorkel and scuba dive cruises (and whale watch cruises in season) along the South Kona Coast of the Big Island, departing from Keauhou Bay, just a 15-minute drive from Kailua Kona.

How To Reduce the Risk of Shark Attack and Injury

Incidents of sharks biting people in Hawaiian waters are very rare. Fatal shark bites are extremely rare, especially considering the number of people in Hawaii’s waters. By learning more about sharks, using common sense, and observing the following safety tips, the risk may be greatly reduced.

Adventures in Paradise: Sea Kayaking and Snorkel Adventures

Offering kayaking and snorkeling adventures on the beautiful Kona and Kohala Coasts of the Big Island of Hawaii. Tours are designed to accommodate all ages and skill levels and trips are designed for every interest and budget.

Anxious Sportsfishing

Big Game Fishing from Kona, on the Anxious, a 33' Bertram, designed for the serious fisherman, as well as the first time angler.

Big Island Divers

P.A.D.I. 5 star training center, six passenger dive boat in Kailua-Kona.

Kona Hawaii Fishing with Captain Jeff

Offering deep sea catching charters on the Big Island of Hawaii. Captain Jeff graciously presents regular Kona Fishing Reports in our Hawaii Forum.

Kona Zodiac

Captain Zodiac's Kona operation tours the Kona coast to Kealakekua Bay for snorkeling and picnic.

Maile Charters Adventures Sailing

Luxury sailing for an afternoon, sunset or for several days from the Big Island of Hawaii.

Pacific Rim Divers

Offering P.A.D.I. certifications, introductory dives, manta night dives, and boat charters in Kona.

Sun Seeker Charters

Private, custom scuba dive and sport fishing charters from three to eight days.

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