About Ocean Sports - Snorkel Adventure Sail
Sail the Kohala Coast with Ocean Sports on a Snorkel Adventure Sail featuring reef scenery, clear water, marine life and a relaxed Big Island sailing cruise.
Ocean Sports' Morning Sail & Snorkel Tour takes you along the Kohala Coast for a relaxed Big Island sailing and snorkeling cruise. Sail with a local crew, enter clear water at the chosen snorkel site when conditions allow and look for colorful reef fish and marine life.
This tour is a strong fit when you want time on the water with sailing, snorkeling and coastal views in one cruise. The crew handles the ocean route, snorkel setup and safety details so you can focus on the water, the reef and the Big Island coastline.
Snorkel Adventure Sail Highlights
- Sail and snorkel tour with Ocean Sports
- Kohala Coast snorkel site selected by the captain when conditions allow
- Clear-water snorkeling and reef scenery
- Chance to see tropical fish and marine life
- Sailing cruise along the Kohala Coast shoreline
- Good option for guests who want a relaxed Big Island snorkel sail
Tour Inclusions
- Guided Morning Sail snorkel tour
- Captain and crew
- Sailing transportation along the Kohala Coast
- Snorkel gear when included with the booked tour
- Flotation support when provided by the operator
- Snacks, drinks or refreshments only when listed with the booked option
Snorkeling Experience
Snorkeling is weather and ocean-condition dependent. The captain chooses the route and snorkel location with safety first, and specific snorkel stops may change due to swell, wind, visibility, marine activity, permits or captain discretion.
Activity Notes
Where & When
Tour time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Most Monday & Wednesday departures are from the A-Bay location.
Most Friday & Saturday departures are from the Kawaihae location.
The departure harbor on the day of your tour will be confirmed with your reservation.
Monday & Wednesday:
Check in at 8:30 am at the Ocean Sports Beach Hut on Anaeho'omalu Bay. View Map
Boardings are from the beach. You will wade through water to board the vessel anywhere from ankle to above knee-deep water depending on tide.
Friday & Saturday:
Check in at 8:30 am at the Whale Center at Kawaihae, located at 61-3657 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kawaihae, HI 96743 View Map
Kawaihae Driving directions: Driving north towards Kawaihae on Highway 270, drive past the entrance to the harbor. As the road Y-intersects, you'll see Kama'aina Korner Outlet on the right. Ocean Sports is at the corner of Hwy 270 and Akoni Pule Hwy (right below the 76 Gas Station). You can park in our small lot, or across the road from the building along the green fence.
Restrictions
There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
Special Notes
Tour departures from Anaeho'omalu Bay are wet boardings from the beach. Depending on tide heights you may need to walk through knee-deep water or higher.
Tour departures from Kawaihae are dock boardings.
Operation Days
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Duration
3 hours
Equipment
Cruises scheduled to depart from Anaeho'omalu Bay include REAL near coastal sailing. Cruises scheduled to depart from Kawaihae are aboard our deluxe power catamaran.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Ocean Sports.
