Morning Reef Snorkel

🐠 Ocean Encounters – Morning Reef Snorkel

Departing from Honokōhau Harbor just north of Kailua-Kona, this guided snorkel adventure takes you along the scenic Kohala Coast to the remote Puʻu Aliʻi Bay, home of Makalawena—one of the Big Island’s best-kept snorkeling secrets. With its dramatic lava rock formations and calm, crystal-clear waters, this area is teeming with tropical marine life and rarely accessible by land.

Snorkel along lava outcroppings across several coves, where you’ll encounter schools of vibrant fish and rich underwater ecosystems. The journey by boat not only offers prime access to this secluded gem but also provides sweeping views of the rugged coastline.

📌 Tour Highlights:

• Cruise the Kohala Coast with stunning shoreline views
• Snorkel at remote Makalawena, rich in marine biodiversity and lava structures

✅ Tour Inclusions:

• Snorkel gear: mask, fins, snorkel, flotation devices, wetsuit (if needed)
• Light snacks
• Soda and bottled water

🚤 Tour Boat:

• 46-ft vessel with spacious interior
• Restroom onboard and plenty of shaded areas
• Large swim step and sturdy ladder for easy water access
• Inside cabin and upstairs viewing deck