About This Tour
If you are new to snorkeling this is the ideal choice! Particularly good for families with younger children or swimmers who aren’t certain if they are “seaworthy” enough for one of our longer trips. This trip is much slower-paced and affords guests time to become more familiar and comfortable with the exciting and beautiful sport of snorkeling. Our crew will be happy to help you adjust your mask, fins, and snorkel and help you become comfortable viewing the tropical fish while using a flotation assistance device we call a “noodle”. You'll even watch for dolphins and whales along the way! We offer several different times slots to fit your schedule. The times shown indicate the check in time. Tour duration includes time to checkin and receive gear. Snorkel participants must be comfortable swimming. Looking for more snorkel time? We also offer a Deluxe Snorkel Tour that includes snorkeling at two different reefs. Check out our other listings for more details.
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Meeting Point
To Check in: Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i 96740. Located in inside the center in the courtyard behind Tropics, KTA & Bianelli's. Once checked in, you will drive to Keauhou Bay where the crew will greet you for the tour. If Ubering, schedule 2 stops in the app.
Special Instructions
1ST, proceed to our store to checkin. Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive (Located in courtyard behind Tropics & Bianelli's). Park & walk into shopping center. 2ND, you will drive to Keauhou Bay, 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St. Transportation to store & to Keauhou Bay is guest responsibility. If Ubering, schedule 2 stops in app so driver will wait for you. No need to return to store post tour Tour Times (total duration includes checkin time): (8am Reservation) Checkin 8am at store (Store does not open until 8am); Tour departs Bay 9am; Returns 1130am (1045am Reservation) Checkin 1045am at store; Tour departs Bay 1145am; Returns 215pm (1215pm Reservation) Checkin 1215pm at store; Tour departs Bay 115pm; Returns 345pm (130pm Reservation) Checkin 130pm at store; Tour departs Bay 230pm; Returns 5pm KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: * Guests snorkeling must know how to swim * standing/going ashore prohibited * Min. age-6 yrs old; Minors must be accompanied by adult at all times, whether on the boat or in water * Not for travelers with heart, neck, back problems or may be pregnant PARKING at Bay: Parking is along Kaleiopapa St. on right & left Find a spot & walk down to restroom area (don't park in boat trailer or wash down areas) WHAT TO BRING: * Reef safe (zinc/mineral) sunscreen LOTION only. No other chemicals * Towel, Rash guards, hats, sunglasses (bring a small bag for storage) * Shoes easy to take off (barefoot boat) * Gratuities appreciated PROVIDED: Masks, snorkels, fins, Snacks, fresh fruit, water, juice WAIVER: Copy & paste link into browser to sign our waiver (1 for each guest): https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/622bb9a21e486/web/ We run a small passenger vessel, seats are saved just for you. If you do not show for your tour, we do not offer reschedules, credits or refunds, no exceptions. Min. numbers apply. If min are not met, you will be offered an alt. tour or refund. If we deem ocean conditions unsafe, we will contact you to reschedule your tour. Tours run in rain.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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