Big Island Activities & Tours

Kona Hawaii Sportfishing

Botanical garden featuring an array of Hawaiian plants plus a native insect house with butterflies.

Experience paradise with Captain Cook Snorkeling Tours located in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, established in 2019. Join the adventure and explore the vibrant underwater world of Kealakekua Bay aboard their comfortable and spacious boats. Discover fascinating coral formations, playful dolphins, and a plethora of colorful tropical fish in this marine sanctuary. Their experienced guides lead guided snorkeling tours, ensuring a safe and enriching experience, suitable for snorkelers of all levels. Immerse yourself in the magic of the underwater world with Captain Cook Snorkeling Tours.

The Kona Coast’s vibrant pelagic zone and nearshore humpback habitat create the unique landscape for an extraordinary phenomenon: Whales year-round! From April to November, embark on our 3-4 hour pelagic whale watch tours, searching for over a dozen resident whale and dolphin species. During the winter from December through March, we shift focus inshore on our 2.5-3 hour humpback whale watches. This time of year brings thousands of humpbacks who have traveled to the Hawaiian Islands to breed and give birth. We’re also on the lookout for nearshore wildlife including Hawaiian spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, Hawaiian monk seals, surface feeding manta rays, hammerhead sharks, and even the occasional whale shark.

Explore Hawaii’s underwater world with Atlantis Adventures. Dive 100 feet below the surface in our state-of-the-art, Coast Guard-approved passenger submarines.

Offers new/used surfboards, paddleboards, kayaks & snorkel equipment, plus rentals & lessons.

Delicious walking food tour in downtown Kona! Join us as we eat and drink our way down Ali'i Drive, at Kona's finest food and drink establishments. Sample fabulous local food, paired with local beer and fine wine. Learn about the Kona food scene and the incredible food grown on the Big Island. You will hear fascinating stories of the restaurants and the entrepreneurs that started them, and get great ideas on where to eat out during your time in Kona. You will also be entertained with fun historical facts about Kona and stories of the Kings and Queens that once ruled our island. The tour operates Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and is available for private groups as well.

Our goal at Kona Freedivers is to provide you with the expert knowledge, skills, and equipment needed to enjoy the underwater world safely and comfortably. Kona Freedivers specializes in the highest level of freedive training available in Hawaii with expert instructors, top of the line freediving gear, and amazing freediving opportunities both locally and abroad. Our crew is built of experienced freediving instructors, freediving record breakers, spearfishers, underwater photographers, and all around freediving enthusiasts to guide you through your Kona freediving journey.

Experience the evolution of Stand Up Paddling with LightSUP Hawaii! Our NightLight models with expansive viewing windows and internal light port create the most amazing SUP adventure! The miles of coral reef we explore and marine life we admire is the most healthy and abundant in Hawaii. Come experience our one of a kind ocean adventure on The Big Island of Hawaii and experience our world famous LightSUP Hawaii aloha!!

Hawaiian royalty summer home-turned-museum showcasing koa wood furniture, quilts & cultural events.

Aloha! Here at Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii, we craft unforgettable underwater EcoAdventures along the Kona Coast of the Big Island. Explore vibrant reefs teeming with marine life, or witness the majesty of manta rays on a nighttime snorkel and dive! Scuba enthusiasts can embark on two-tank morning dives, while experienced snorkelers can encounter sharks and other large marine life on our Wildlife EcoAdventure. Looking for a charter for the whole family? Join us for a relaxing day on our Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay Snorkel EcoAdventure! We also offer customizable private charters for your parties’ enjoyment. Come onboard with our amazing team to create memories for a lifetime! Mahalo Nui Loa!

Kailani Tours is a luxury tour company; focusing on providing: safe, fun, and interactive experiences across the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. Our in-depth tours allow you to explore the island in luxury; all while being taken care of by our highly knowledgeable and talented guides. We offer full and half day excursions, private tours for all group sizes, special event options, and more. You can choose from our expertly planned Big Island Highlights Day Tour, Deluxe:Volcanoes and Dinner Tour and Volcano Express Tour or you can create your own itinerary on a Private Custom Tour. Our reviews speak loudly about our quality, care, and dedication to providing education and memories of the Island of Hawaiʻi that will last you a life-time.

Specializing in fun our focus is making sure you have a great time out on the water. Featuring the world famous manta ray snorkel we also offer snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay - home of the Captain Cook Monument where we often spot the spinner dolphins - one of Kona's top activities.

Homegrown Cone serves the best real fruit ice cream in Kona, mixed to order from 100% Hawai'i Island-grown fruit. Choose premium sweet cream ice cream or dairy-free vegan coconut gelato as your base, then pick from seasonal tropical flavors like mango, lilikoi, soursop, and jaboticaba. Everything is locally sourced, hand-prepared, and made without preservatives. Gluten-free and egg-free options available. Located at the Seaside Shops in Kailua-Kona, directly across from Kailua Pier. Every serving directly supports our goal of contributing to food autonomy and a thriving local economy for the Big Island. Come taste Hawai’i Island with us.

Farm-to-bar chocolate and Farm-to-cup coffee and Onsite tour of 8 acre cacao, pineapples, and coffee farm. BBQ food served at lunch 11am-2pm. All chocolate and coffee grown on Big Island. 8 acres of cacao, coffee and heritage Hawaii trees are planted behind the property for ag education and entertainment venues with jaw dropping ocean views.

Guided tours of a marine farm & seahorse aquariums, led by experts in conservation.

Coral Reef Adventures offers small-group Kona snorkel tours and ocean adventures on the Big Island of Hawaii departing from Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona. Popular tours include manta ray night snorkel tours, Captain Cook snorkel tours to Kealakekua Bay, private snorkel charters, and seasonal whale watching. Explore coral reefs, tropical fish, sea turtles, and world-famous manta rays while enjoying one of Hawaii’s most scenic coastlines. Coral Reef Adventures specializes in personalized ocean experiences with a maximum of 14 guests, creating a more comfortable alternative to larger tour boats. Convenient departures near Kona resorts with fast access to top snorkeling locations. Book online in advance, as tours often sell out quickly.

At Hawai'i Lifeguard Surf Instructors- Surf School, surfers of all ages have been catching waves and making memories in magical Kailua-Kona, Hawaii since 1998. A trusted and beloved Hawaiian business, they not only strive to give the best surfing experiences, but also actively support organizations like Make A Wish Foundation, and serve as co-hosts for Surf for Special Needs—a local non-profit.