Hilo Ocean Adventures – Beach Snorkel Sea Turtle Lagoon & Black Sand Beach

Explore Hilo’s black-sand coastline from the water on a guided snorkel tour designed to keep the pace relaxed and easy to follow. Your guide starts with a safety briefing and snorkeling tips, then leads you into calm coastal water where coral grows among dark volcanic rock.

As you move through the shallows, look for butterflyfish, wrasse, tangs and Hawaiian green sea turtles feeding or resting nearby. Eagle rays may also pass over the sandy bottom, adding another surprise to the mix.

Along the way, your guide explains how lava, tides and freshwater springs shape this unusual shoreline ecosystem. The small-group setting makes it easier to ask questions, get help in the water and spend more time noticing the marine life around you.

Tour Highlights

• Guided snorkeling along Hilo’s black-sand coastline
• See coral gardens growing among volcanic rock formations
• Look for butterflyfish, wrasse, tangs and other reef fish
• Frequent chance to see Hawaiian green sea turtles
• Possible eagle ray sightings over the sandy bottom
• Learn how lava, tides and freshwater springs shape the coast

Tour Inclusions

• Safety briefing, snorkeling instruction and all necessary gear, including masks, snorkels, fins and float belts