5 Big Island VIP Tours Worth Booking

1.Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183Our pick

Cruise from Kailua-Kona along the Gold Coast, watch for dolphins and whales, then spend about two hours snorkeling near Red Hill. Body Glove provides gear, reef-safe sunscreen, breakfast, BBQ lunch, water toys, a slide, high jump, showers, shade, and attentive crew support.

“The staff were awesome. They were always there to help and answer questions. They made delicious meals, always plenty for everyone.”

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2.Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 620 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $341

Spend a full day crossing the Big Island with a small group of up to 13 people. Sample Kona coffee, visit Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, explore Volcanoes National Park with a park-certified guide, and finish with dinner at Kīlauea Lodge. Guides such as Grant, Dave, Toby, and Shelby are often praised for their island knowledge and storytelling.

“Our guide David was entertaining and knowledgeable. A great experience. I would recommend this tour.”

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3.Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 535 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $177

From Keauhou Bay, Sea Paradise takes you along the Kona coast to Red Hill and Captain Cook Monument. Expect a continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, reef-safe sunscreen, flotation noodles, fish charts, and about 90 minutes of snorkeling, with crew support for first-timers.

“This was so much fun! Great crew. Very attentive . They are very invested in providing a great experience”

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4.Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 472 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Start at 8:15 am from Keauhou Bay for a 4.5-hour catamaran cruise along South Kona. You’ll snorkel near the Captain Cook Monument and, weather permitting, at Red Hill, with breakfast, lunch, gear, reef-safe sunscreen, and attentive crew support included.

“Great locations and experience. Nice boat. Wonderful people. They need to make clearer how to get to the boat.”

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5.Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $124Best value

Spend about three hours with Sea Quest Hawaii on a small boat tour from Kailua-Kona to Kealakekua Bay. Your captain and crew provide gear, flotation aids, snacks, and guidance, with time to snorkel near Captain Cook Monument and see lava caves along the coast.

“Great experience very kind knowledgeable staff!!! would definitely recommend this If you are with your family and want some afternoon fun!!!”

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