🏝️ Adventures

Big Island Tours & Activities

From the Kona coast to the craters of Volcanoes National Park, discover Big Island's best adventures with local operators. Popular picks: deep-sea fishing charters out of Kona and kayaking tours.

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πŸŒ™ Big Island's #1 bucket-list experience: the manta ray night snorkel. Not sure which tour to book? See our pick β†’
Book from $139 β†’
Deluxe Kona Snorkel Adventure (2 snorkel spots) From $120
πŸ“ Kailua-Kona

Deluxe Kona Snorkel Adventure (2 snorkel spots)

-Not near public transportation -Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times -A maximum of 20 people per booking...

Snorkel
Imi Kai Snorkel Adventure From $140
πŸ“ Kailua-Kona

Imi Kai Snorkel Adventure

Ability to swim and comfort in the water are a must, snorkeling experience is helpful. For groups and guests who would ...

SUP Adventure From $125
πŸ“ Waikoloa Village

SUP Adventure

Stand up Paddle Boarding or SUP is a perfect family or couples adventure. Learn the basics from our expert guides & navi...

Private Charter From $3000
πŸ“ Kailua-Kona

Private Charter

Looking for a unique and intimate boat experience away from the crowds? You can be the master of your own experience. Ou...

Private
2 Tank Boat Dive - Hilo Horizons From $269
πŸ“ Hilo

2 Tank Boat Dive - Hilo Horizons

Join our expert local dive pros for an two-tank boat adventure exploring some of Hilo’s most remote and pristine reef si...

Rentals
1 Tank Boat Dive - Hilo Horizons From $139
πŸ“ Hilo

1 Tank Boat Dive - Hilo Horizons

After a short cruise along the coastline, you’ll descend below the surface to discover a colorful world of reef fish, co...

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Private Manta Ray Night Adventure From $1500
πŸ“ Kailua-Kona

Private Manta Ray Night Adventure

We are located 4.5 mile south of the Kona Airport and 3.5 miles north of Kailua Kona. After turning into the Honokohau H...

Private
Private Charter From $1500
πŸ“ Kailua-Kona

Private Charter

This schedule may be changed according to the weather, traffic and situation of manta rays.

Private
πŸŒ‹ Hilo Waterfalls & Volcano National Park Adventure From $250
πŸ“ Keaau

πŸŒ‹ Hilo Waterfalls & Volcano National Park Adventure

Experience this amazing Hawaiian adventure with local experts.

Guided Tour
Private Charter Online Booking
πŸ“ Kailua-Kona

Private Charter Online Booking

Looking for a private snorkeling or scuba adventure? Our boats offer an exclusive experience tailored just for your grou...

Private Shore Excursion up to 11 Passengers From $1345
πŸ“ Pāhoa

Private Shore Excursion up to 11 Passengers

See the Best of the National Park! Duration 6 Hours About Explore the best Big Island attraction with your own certif...

Farm to Table Cooking Class From $149
πŸ“ Big Island

Farm to Table Cooking Class

Harvest ripe vegetables from volcanic soil, craft a fresh farm-to-table lunch, and learn plant-based recipes in a lush t...

Zip Line at Botanical World Adventures (Approximately 2.5 Hours) From $227
πŸ“ Hakalau

Zip Line at Botanical World Adventures (Approximately 2.5 Hours)

Our exciting zipline course features eight exhilarating lines and a Suspension Bridge that will leave you breathless. Pl...

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Ultimate Circle Island Explorer (Kona Pick Up) From $209
πŸ“ Hilo

Ultimate Circle Island Explorer (Kona Pick Up)

This adventure is designed for the intrepid sightseeing traveler wishing to see as much of the Big Island as possible in...

Factory TourFarmHorse
Paint & Sip Painting class with great coffee & a view! From $100
πŸ“ Holualoa

Paint & Sip Painting class with great coffee & a view!

Start your morning with creativity, coffee, and Kona sunshine at our β€œPaint & Sip” class. Led by one of the Big Island’s...

Paint and Sip
Group Surf Lesson From $139
πŸ“ Kailua-Kona

Group Surf Lesson

Surf lessons are the easiest and safest way to learn how to surf. Our professional surf instructors undergo annual train...

SurfWater Activities
Private Kealakekua Bay Snorkel (Captain Cook Monument) & Dolphin Watch Tour From $700
πŸ“ Kailua-Kona

Private Kealakekua Bay Snorkel (Captain Cook Monument) & Dolphin Watch Tour

Experience this amazing Hawaiian adventure with local experts.

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PADI Underwater Navigation Specialty
πŸ“ Kailua-Kona

PADI Underwater Navigation Specialty

Expand your Underwater Navigation abilities beyond your Advanced Open Water Course! This course applies your Navigation ...

Sunset Cruise From $150
πŸ“ Kailua-Kona

Sunset Cruise

Do you run with less than 6 passengers? To keep our prices low, we require a minimum of 4 paying passengers to run a tou...

Boat Tour
2-Tank Local Morning Dive Charter From $199
πŸ“ Kailua-Kona

2-Tank Local Morning Dive Charter

Cruise along Kona's rugged coast in search of clear, calm, warm waters. Explore Kona's colorful reefs, swim through lava...

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Influencer Photo Package
πŸ“ Kailua-Kona

Influencer Photo Package

Step into the role of an influencer with a custom photography experience in Kona's most locations. From sunrise surfboar...

NAUPAKA From $35
πŸ“ Kailua-Kona

NAUPAKA

Experience this amazing Hawaiian adventure with local experts.

Free tasting
πŸ“ Big Island

Free tasting

Experience this amazing Hawaiian adventure with local experts.

Volcano Vortex Hike πŸŒ‹
πŸ“ Kailua-Kona

Volcano Vortex Hike πŸŒ‹

A part daytime, part evening experience to the Volcanoes National Park. Get up close and personal with Goddess Pele, cre...

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Why Book Big Island Tours With Us?

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Big Island Tours

Snorkel charters, manta-ray night dives, helicopter flights over the volcano, deep-sea fishing β€” pulled live from each operator's calendar.

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Direct Booking, Operator Pricing

Same price as the operator's own site. We don't add service fees or pad the total.

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Instant Confirmation

Pick a time, get an automatic confirmation β€” no callbacks, no email back-and-forth before your trip is locked in.

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2026 Awards · editorial spotlights

Nominees we wrote up ourselves. They did not pay for these pages and had no say in them.

Best Boat TourBody Glove HawaiiKailua Pier, Kailua-Kona; office at 75-5629 Kuakini Highway · Snorkel cruise $170 Best Hilo Water AdventureHilo Ocean Adventures1717 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Big Island · Waterfall cruise $139 Best Volcano TourKapohoKine AdventuresGrand Naniloa Hotel, 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Big Island · Volcano tour $169 Best Kohala Coast Dive OperatorKohala DiversKawaihae Harbor, Kohala Coast, Big Island · Two-site dive $229 Best Manta Night DiveKona Honu DiversHonokohau Harbor, Kona · Manta dive $219 Best Dive OperatorKona Ocean AdventuresHonokohau Harbor, 74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona · Manta night $250 Best Snorkel TourSea Quest HawaiiKeauhou Bay, 78-7138 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona · Deluxe Morning $132 Best Guided Land TourWasabi Tours HawaiiHotel pickups in Keauhou, Kona, Waikoloa and Kohala · Circle Island $249

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