4.5 hours · Morning · All ages
Snorkel & Dolphin Watch
Kanoa II to Red Hill with breakfast, lunch and the slide.
| Adult | $169.99 |
|---|---|
| Child | $119.99 |
| Infant | $49.99 |
Editorial spotlight · Kailua Pier, Kailua-Kona; office at 75-5629 Kuakini Highway
2026 Golden Lei Awards nomineeBest Boat Tour
Body Glove Hawaii
The big boat off Kailua Pier. Kanoa II is a 65-foot catamaran with two decks, three restrooms, a full bar, a 20-foot water slide and a 15-foot jump, and the morning snorkel to Red Hill comes with breakfast, a barbecue lunch and dolphins on the way. Since 2022 there is also a 41-foot super-raft for the coast the big boat cannot reach.
- Snorkel cruise
- $170
- Dinner cruise
- $175
- Tripadvisor
- 4.7
- Since
- 1988
Editorial spotlight. Body Glove Hawaii is a nominee in the 2026 Golden Lei Awards. They did not pay for this page and had no say in it. We earn a commission when you book through the links here; your price is the same.
The company
Maggie Brown's boat since 1988
Body Glove Cruises started in Kona in 1988; the boat and the company belong to Kanoa, Inc., and the Body Glove name is used under license. Maggie Brown came to Hawaii in 1971 from a family that had been building and running boats since the 1700s, joined the company at the start as marketing director, and has owned and run it as president since. She has called boating her church and the place she found her peace.
Kanoa II replaced the original 55-foot Kanoa: 65 feet, two decks, a fully shaded booth deck and a bench deck, wheelchair access on the lower level, solar panels, hot showers and a bar. The Kona Explorer, a 41-foot raft with twin 350 Suzukis and a restroom, arrived in August 2022 to run the coast 25 miles in either direction. The company is certified by the Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawaii, Dolphin SMART compliant, runs plastic-free, and has offset 550 tons of carbon since 2019.
“Just bring a towel, and we provide everything else!”
President and owner
Maggie Brown
Captains Lauren and Erica, first mate Cuyler and naturalist Carolyn are named in recent reviews.
The one to book
The snorkel and dolphin cruise
Four and a half hours on Kanoa II. Continental breakfast leaving the pier, spinner dolphins along the coast most mornings, then about two hours anchored at Red Hill with snorkel gear, flotation toys, stand-up paddleboards, the slide and the jump. Barbecue burgers for lunch, a vegan taro burger if you ask, and a bar with local spirits and craft beer.
Lifeguards on duty, instruction for first-timers, and a shaded deck for anyone who would rather watch. All ages.
| Adult, 18+ | $169.99 |
|---|---|
| Child, 6 to 17 | $119.99 |
| 5 and under | $49.99 |
Checked against FareHarbor on September 30, 2026. Boards at Kailua Pier 30 minutes before departure.
Check AvailabilityThe boats
Kanoa II and Kona Explorer
One big catamaran, one fast raft.
Kanoa II
- Length
- 65 ft
- Decks
- Two: shaded booths and a bench deck
- Fun
- 20 ft water slide, 15 ft jump, SUPs
- Aboard
- Three restrooms, two freshwater showers, full bar, solar panels
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible lower deck
Kona Explorer
- Length
- 41 ft super-raft
- Power
- Twin Suzuki 350s
- Aboard
- Bench seating, shade, restroom
- Range
- 25 miles north or south
- Not for
- Children 5 and under, pregnant guests, back or neck problems
Book it
Cruises
Per person. Children 6 to 17; infants 5 and under on the catamaran only. Checked against FareHarbor on September 30, 2026.
3 hours · 4 pm Tue to Sun
Historical Dinner Cruise
Down the coast to Kealakekua Bay with a historian, dinner, a cocktail and live music.
| Adult | $174.99 |
|---|---|
| Child | $119.99 |
| Infant | $49.99 |
2.5 hours · 1 pm · Dec to Mar
Whale Watch
Naturalist, hydrophone, snacks. No whale, and you come again free.
| Adult | $139.99 |
|---|---|
| Child | $119.99 |
| Infant | $49.99 |
4 hours · 8:30 am · Ages 6+
Super-Raft Snorkel
The raft to Pawai Bay, Kealakekua or Honaunau by the day, snack breakfast and picnic lunch.
| Adult | $130 |
|---|---|
| Child | $110 |
| Private | $2,800 |
2.5 hours · 4:30 pm · Ages 6+
Super-Raft Sunset
A dinner bowl on the raft at golden hour; kalua pork, ahi poke or vegan curry.
| Adult | $120 |
|---|---|
| Child | $100 |
| Private | $1,900 |
2.5 hours · Dec to Mar · Ages 6+
Super-Raft Whale Watch
Where the big boats cannot go, same guarantee.
| Adult | $125 |
|---|---|
| Child | $105 |
| Private | $2,600 |
Vibes on Deck is a 21-and-over DJ night on Kanoa II on select dates; a fireworks cruise runs on holidays. Both price by date.
Before you go
Know before you go
Where to check in
The Body Glove store in Ilima Court, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, then a one-block walk to Kailua Pier in front of the King Kamehameha hotel. Board 30 minutes before departure.
Included
Snorkel gear and instruction, flotation, paddleboards, the slide and jump, lifeguards, breakfast and lunch on the morning cruise, dinner and a cocktail on the dinner cruise, reef-safe sunscreen on the raft.
Bring
A towel. Swimsuit under your clothes saves time. No full-face masks.
Raft rules
Kona Explorer takes ages 6 and up; not for pregnant guests or anyone with back or neck problems.
Cancellation
Terms vary by party size; check at booking.
Reviews
What guests say
- 4.7TripadvisorAbout 5,400 reviews as of September 30, 2026
- #42of 208Boat tours and water sports in Kailua-Kona, Tripadvisor
- 1988FoundedSustainable Tourism Hawaii certified; Dolphin SMART
Reviewers write about whales that showed up as promised, food better than a boat lunch has any right to be, a clean uncrowded boat with lifeguards, and something for every age. The dinner cruise draws mixed notes on sound and drink tickets.
Questions
Good to know
Where does the boat leave from?
Kailua Pier in downtown Kona. Check in at the store on Kuakini Highway a block away.
Where do you snorkel?
The catamaran goes to Red Hill. The raft picks from Pawai Bay, Puu Ohau, Kealakekua, Honaunau and Alahaka Bay by conditions.
Is there a whale guarantee?
Yes, December through March: no sighting and you sail again free.
What does it cost?
Snorkel cruise $169.99, dinner cruise $174.99, whale watch $139.99, raft snorkel $130, raft sunset $120. Checked September 30, 2026.
Can small children come?
Yes on Kanoa II, at $49.99 for 5 and under. The raft is 6 and up.
Slide off the big boat
Snorkel, dinner, whale and raft cruises from Kailua Pier since 1988.
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