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OCEAN SAFARI
QUICK DETAILS:
DURATION: 4 HOURS
AGES: ALL AGES
Ocean Safari off the Kona Coastline
The adventure begins the moment you set foot on our vessel! Our tours are set up safari-style which means from the start of the tour we are going to be scanning the gorgeous and dramatic coastline of Kona for any type of wildlife to observe and interact with. With the rapid and deep drop off of the sea floor along the coast, we have the potential to swim with shallow water animals as well as pelagic (deep, open ocean) marine life.
This tour’s focus is to find & observe wildlife and snorkeling is included. While nature is unpredictable and we cannot guarantee any specific interactions or observations, we have the potential to see sea turtles, various fish species, dolphin and whale species, sharks, and manta rays.
We’ll have four hours on the water to provide you with the best experience imaginable. We offer morning and afternoon charters but recommend booking the earliest tours first, if possible, for best weather conditions.
You can opt to purchase individual spots on the boat (up to 6 spaces available max) or if you prefer the luxury and privacy of your own custom guided tour, you can book a private charter. We need a minimum of (4) guests to run the tour.
Being on a small vessel allows for a more personal experience with our crew and more time in the water than the typical “tourist trap” large vessel. This tour does include snorkeling but the exact amount of time varies day to day due to weather conditions, wildlife sightings, & the general flow of each day as a safari is very dynamic. Please see our crew page to learn more about our professional and highly qualified team! Scroll down to see what to bring.
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WHAT TO BRING
Hawai’i’s weather can shift quickly, from warm sun to cool breezes, so it’s important to be prepared for both. Your comfort and safety are our top priorities!
Here’s what we recommend bringing:
• Towel
• Rash guard (optional)
• Reef-safe sunscreen (Active ingredients must be zinc oxide or titanium dioxide only! Here’s a great option.)
• Secure hat
• Reusable water bottle
• Sunglasses
• Windbreaker or jacket (optional)
• Snorkel gear (optional — we provide gear if you don’t have your own)
• Sea sickness medication (Take in advance before the tour! Check out this great non-drowsy option.)
• Camera (optional — or ask about our professional photography options!)
Let us know if you have any questions — we want to make sure you have an incredible and comfortable experience!
ADD ONS
Professional photo package: We offer a professional underwater photo package to capture your adventure of 25-50 photos taken on a DSLR camera in an underwater housing to be post processed & edited by our highly qualified photographers! This is at an extremely affordable rate of $100 per group! You will also receive the GoPro footage of the tour included in that taken on our GoPro hero 12! Adding on this package allows you to stay in the moment and let the photographers worry about capturing your experience! To purchase, just select this option at checkout. You can also add this on while on your tour. Please note that photos take up to a week to process & will be sent via email.
GoPro package: Allow our safety divers to capture your day via the GoPro hero 12 for only $25 extra per group! All footage taken will be video footage on the newest GoPro on the market. To purchase, just select this option at checkout. You can also add this on while on your tour. Please note the footage will be sent via email within 24-48 hours of your tour.
REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN
You should know how to swim and be able to climb a vertical ladder, must be over 4 ft tall, must be under 250 lbs, MUST NOT have any neck or back injuries, MUST NOT have any pre-existing heart issues, MUST NOT have had any major surgery in the past 6 months, & know there is inherent risk when being on a boat & snorkeling.
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