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Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides

78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
808-345-0268
Ranked #29 of 84 tours in Kailua-Kona
4.5 of 5 stars 206 Reviews
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Owner description: Since 1971, Fair Wind has been the leader in snorkel cruises on the Big Island of Hawaii. Cruises include morning and afternoon tours to pristine...... more » Owner description: Since 1971, Fair Wind has been the leader in snorkel cruises on the Big Island of Hawaii. Cruises include morning and afternoon tours to pristine Kealakekua Bay aboard the spacious Fair Wind II. Enjoy one of Hawaii's top snorkel locations and site of the famous Captain Cook Monument. Perfect for families of all ages and experience levels. Includes (2) 15-ft waterslides and high-jump platform. « less
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Culp
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

We did the manta ray night snorkel while we were on the big island. It was one of the highlights of the trip. There were 8 or 9 that showed up the night we were out including Big Bertha. She was huge, about 14 feet from fin to fin. The rays were doing loops most of the time we were... More

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Atlanta, GA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

I cannot express just how much fun we had on this trip. Its a VERY short boat trip (think 5 minutes). The boat crew were all amazing and helpful. We got a good briefing from an expert on manta rays and we were the only boat out in front of the Sheraton. Ok, that's the boring stuff. Here's how the... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

We took this trip on May 17, 2012 and it was amazing. From the start the crew was great. Upon arrival the captain came around and talked with every group getting on the boat. Very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Maybe like 40 people aboard but did not feel crowded at all. We sat on the second level looking... More

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Lompoc
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I didn't see this trip advisor til months later. . .Fair Winds cruise, crew, and overall experience is not to be missed!!! I have reservations in July to go on AM snorkel and PM manta Ray. If I could afford it, I would go every day! The nature of the reef is lovely. Very kid friendly for parents including babies.... More

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Fort Collins, CO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

I went with my wife on the evening snorkel with the manta rays and it was an experience I'll never forget. We saw seven giant mantas (up to 14 feet in wingspan) and I was blown away by how close they got to us. The crew takes great precautions to assure snorkelers of their own safety and to prevent snorkelers... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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Company and crew is top notch. Greatest water experience of our lives. Words can't describe how awesome this was and for the price it is really worth it. More

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Bayfield, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

HI, did snuba, swimming, and even jumped off the high dive, not bad for an old ****. anyway. would highly recommend it. Great food, caught a fish....my biggest ever. a30 pound o no! the staff was knowledgable, and snuba guide great! I hope I find the picture c.d. he took of us. Even took my flat Bucky Badger mascot down... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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we went out twice with the Fair Wind people....and thoroughly enjoyed both trips. The first was on the Fair Wind 1 and we visited and snorkeled at the Captaon Cook monument. The weather was windy and rough going to and from the snorkel site....but the boat is large and stable enough to be very comfortable and relaxed throughout the trip.... More

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Portland, Maine
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

We recently attended a snorkel cruise near Kona and were very disappointed. We had initially booked with another vendor and was told by several locals that this cruise would be a better experience. First, I found the crew to be unprofessional and overheard several inappropriate comments about female guests, including myself. The captain was seen several times on his smart... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this adventure. I am not a swimmer and was apprehensive, but nothing to fear or worry about with this tour!! The crew were awesome!! I was in the water over two hours enjoying every minute with my float belt and an inner tube to rest on. Everything was perfect and the crew worked together like a well... More

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