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    Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides

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    #34 of 164 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Kailua-Kona
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    Closed Now: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    78-7130 Kaleiopapa St, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740-2527
    Open today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    Deluxe Kona Coast Snorkel and BBQ Cruise
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    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...more
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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Great trip and awesome SNUBA
    Review of: Deluxe Kona Coast Snorkel and BBQ Cruise

    Great for first time snorkelers. The entire crew was awesome and attentive. The boat, amenities and food were great for this adventure. We opted for the optional SNUBA experience and it was amazing. The best way to see and enjoy this great location. Rebecca was...More

    Thank Joseph D
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great experience lots of fun with awesome snorkeling
    Review of: Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Cruise

    Dante and his crew were awesome. Very informative and very open and friendly Andy was a lot of fun to talk with and very helpful with the snorkeling equipment he also worked hard along with the rest of the crew to make sure we had...More

    Thank pnorthrop131
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Best snorkeling

    Kind and patient. Knowledgeable and fun. That’s how I would describe the crew. The place where they take you? Impossibly beautiful. I have never seen that many fishes together.

    Thank legjack
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Awesome crew and snorkeling!

    Delicious breakfast/lunch, clean boat, easy water access, courteous crew, and quality equipment. A must do on the Big Island!

    Thank janeandnealk
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Awesome customer service

    My husband and I swam to Captain cook from a nearby beach and didn’t realize how long the swim was. We had swam for over a mile and were tired and thirsty. When we came to the monument, Dante and Issac were on the Fair...More

    1  Thank NatalieLMarcus
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    If you're a snorkeler, go to Sea Quest, otherwise Fair Winds is fine
    Review of: Deluxe Kona Coast Snorkel and BBQ Cruise

    I really like to snorkel; it's usually the first thing I book when I decide to vacation somewhere. This time around we wanted to snorkel and to snuba, so we booked a big Fair Winds snorkel/snuba trip to Kealakekua Bay (where Captain Cook's monument is)...More

    Thank teleiap
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Great time and wonderful crew

    Spent this morning on the Fair Winds II on their 4.5 hour morning crew with my best friend and our children (ages 8, 14, 14 & 15). The weather was perfect, the food was nice and crew was pretty great. My oldest son got seasick...More

    1  Thank Michele S
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Our snuba adventure with guide Rebecca Melendez

    We did this on our last day. The boat they took us on was awesome! It had an upper deck that lets you see the most amazing views of the island while having a bite to eat that the crew prepares. They took us out...More

    Thank Eiser C
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Choose the afternoon

    Went on an afternoon cruise. There weren’t the amount of fish that we expected. Staff were wonderful, helpful, and friendly. The spot you snorkel is so deep and salty there is a hazy view of the corral.

    Thank l0rdbens0n
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Most amazing snorkeling EVER!
    Review of: Deluxe Kona Coast Snorkel and BBQ Cruise

    This snorkel adventure totally exceeded our expectations! Beautiful clear water and the fish were 👍🏼👍🏼

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    mandm521
    November 3, 2018|
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    Response from Johnny P | Property representative |
    Aloha, We will take a maximum of 106 passengers on trips aboard the Fair Wind II. It is Coast Guard approved for more. However, we don't fill our trips to full capacity so that even when we are full, there is still plenty... More
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    Longhorn_01
    July 2, 2018|
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    Response from Johnny P | Property representative |
    Aloha, Great question! The Manta Departure times change throughout the year depending on what time the sun sets. Right now, in July, the cruise departs at 6:30 pm but you wouldn't be entering the water until about 7:00... More
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    Longhorn_01
    July 2, 2018|
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    Response from Johnny P | Property representative |
    Aloha, We will take a maximum of 26 snorkelers on the Manta excursion.
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