Guided reef snorkel tour made for everyone
What makes this the Best Guided Reef Snorkel Tour on Big Island?
If your considering getting the most out of your snorkel trip, this is the trip for you. Away from the crowds in Kona, Liquid Hawaii specializes in making a small group guided snorkel experience that is informative, educational and shows you the most of what our unique island has to offer.
Located 10 minutes from most major resorts in Waikoloa, don’t just take our word for why we offer an incredible snorkel trip. Check out our rating and reviews from past guests to see why this is an unforgettable experience. Our tours go to some pristine and secluded snorkel spots, have close educational wildlife encounters and share stories about this magical stretch of coastline with a great team guiding you a long the way!
Start your trip snorkeling with Green Sea Turtles at the Turtle Car Wash
Disney Producers didn’t just dream this stuff up, they came on a on a guided snorkel through Puako Reef at the “Turtle Car Wash”. Here we watch Turtles being cleaned by reef fish before we guide you through the reef viewing all sorts of fish, shells marine life and sea caves.
Ever dreamt of seeing an Octopus?
We’re experts at finding Octopus and are able to point them out along the reef. Our team is great at giving you a one on one special encounter where you can even hold one on your arm!
Snorkel and then look for Dolphins (Or Seasonally Whales!)
The Hawaiian spinner dolphins are curious and playful by nature. This allows us a close dolphin viewing encounter that is unique and special every time. It is truly an epic ocean experience that will be one of your best memories of your time in Hawaii!
We conduct our Dolphin Viewing & Reef Swim Tours with respect for the wildlife. The safety of the animals and our guests are our highest priorities. We provide you with proper etiquette of snorkeling on the reef and viewing wild dolphins. We are an ocean eco-tour company and a Green Listed Activity Provider in Hawaii.
Seasonal Humpback Whale Watching (December-April)
Seasonally, we trade our dolphin viewing for our spectacular Humpback Whale watching that we have in Puako. Puako is at the center of the Whale Sanctuary on the Big Island of Hawaii giving us some of the most incredible whale encounters on the Island. Listen to them sing while you snorkel and then jump back on the boat to watch them play and relax with their new babies in our shallow sandy waters.
Read More on our Whale Watching
Quick Trip Notes
- Liquid Hawaii takes up to 12 guests on our snorkel tours. We want you to have quality snorkeling time, intimate dolphin encounters and the personal attention that you only get from our charters.
- Bring towel and extra clothes for after getting out of the water
- Departs: 8am Kawaihae S Boat Harbor (follow directions in email or on website) Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time
- Boat Charter: 4 hours
- $215 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Includes all snorkel gear, snacks, juice, bottled water & soda
- We provide masks, snorkels, fins and flotation devices.
- We recommend that you take medication or natural remedies to prevent seasickness to optimize your enjoyment of the trip. We do not offer medication on the boat. To ensure best results of avoiding seasickness, take medication the day before the trip and 2 hours prior to trip departure so it is in your system.
- MINIMUM 4 PASSENGERS for the Reef Snorkel Tour
Check Out Our Snorkel Trip Highlight Video
Liquid Hawaii specializes in making a small group guided snorkel experience that is informative, educational and shows you the most of what our unique island has to offer. Don’t just take our word for it, check out our rating and reviews to see why this is an unforgettable experience. This is the ultimate boat trip for those who love to get the most out of their guided snorkel experience!
What People Say
A Snorkel Tour Unlike Any Other
During our reef snorkel tour we have a basic checklist of wildlife we are trying to see. This includes green sea turtles, special reef fish species, octopus and viewing wild dolphins in their natural environment. We are always on the lookout for some of our bonus creatures! This includes spotted eagle rays, manta rays and whale sharks. Snorkeling the reef in the beautiful blue waters of Hawaii is truly special. Liquid Hawaii is your ultimate guide for an exciting unique snorkel tour.
Located Close to Waikoloa
Located in the Waikoloa area close to most major resorts, Liquid Hawaii provides tours specialized for your own individual needs. Anyone can snorkel on their own but at Liquid Hawaii we want to show you more. We show you our favorite places and personally guide you along the reef. This guided snorkel lets you see wildlife you might overlook. We want you to experience the reef in an intimate and personal way. The in water experience is accompanied with educating about the Āina (land) that we call home.
Our Team makes the difference
Our staff is some of the best in the industry and are avid divers, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts. Education starts before you enter the water. The knowledge you will gain once you leave is what sets us apart. Liquid Hawaii offers more than just a boat trip. Give us a call and find out for yourself how we are different. Our staff and program will leave you with an amazing experience of the water of Hawaii!
Learn about the History of the Big Island
As we cruise along the beautiful Kohala coast, we stop to share some of the history of the land and people. We stop by some of the historical sites around Waikoloa and share their stories. Along the coast we have a spectacular view of all of the Big Islands major mountains and volcanos. We can even see Maui sitting across the channel!
Additional Coral Reef Info
The ocean off the west coast of Hawai‘i Island is home to vibrant coral reefs, fish, green sea turtles, spinner dolphins, whales, and manta rays. West Hawai‘i has the largest expanse of intact and actively growing coral reef in all of the main Hawaiian Islands. The wide array of ocean life makes west Hawai‘i incredibly important for marine biodiversity and human society. The coastal ocean and coral reefs provide seafood, resources for tourism and recreation, protection from wave and storm impacts, and the preservation of cultural practices.
Even though they may appear to be nothing but rock, reefs are alive. Corals give reefs their structure. The limestone skeletons of living coral, the hard skeletal remains of dead coral and a soft type of coral provide structure for a reef, offering habitat and food to the many fish and invertebrates, including lobsters, octopus and crabs that live around it. And algae – more than 500 species live in Hawaii’s coral reef alone – not only provide fish with food, but also provide life-sustaining oxygen for all marine life. In fact, the oceans’ algae provide more oxygen than all land plants worldwide combined.
About one-fourth of the plants, fish, and invertebrates found in the Hawaiian coral reef are endemic to Hawaii, meaning that they can’t be found anywhere else on Earth. In the past, reef fish provided Hawaiians with the majority of their protein. And, of course, reef fish continue to be a dietary staple for many people inhabiting and visiting Hawaii.
The Possibilities are endless when you check out what Liquid Hawaii can offer!
Join us on your own personalized Hawaiian adventure along the spectacular Kohala coast. Liquid Hawaii specializes in making a small group guided snorkel experience that is informative, educational and shows you the most of what our unique island has to offer.
Our tour offers a smaller more intimate group setting to view Manta Rays. Liquid Hawaii strives to be more educational and personal with our tours to give our guests the best possible experience. When it comes to location we are unmatched with only a few other operators in our area to create a calm and safe environment to view the manta rays.
We can’t emphasize enough how much location matters when it comes to viewing Humpback whales in Hawaii. Puako is the BEST place to view whales in the Waikoloa area of the Big Island of Hawaii. Our vessel provides a smaller group setting with max of 12 to give our guests a comfortable and intimate whale viewing experience.
The Kohala coast is known for having some of the best sunset views on the Big Island. No better place to experience a sunset with friends and family than enjoying it on the ocean.
Join us on your own personalized Hawaiian adventure. Liquid Hawaii specializes in making a personalized guided trip that is informative, educational and shows you the most of what our unique island has to offer. Our tours are catered to and specialized for your own individual needs.
If you are coming to Big Island and want to get out and spearfish Liquid Hawaii is the place. From beginners to experiences divers give us a call and we can figure out what is the best way to put you on some fish!