Hula Kai

Hula Kai offers premier Kona snorkel tours and adventure cruises along Hawaiʻi Island’s breathtaking Kona Coast. Departing from Keauhou Bay, Hula Kai is known for its fast, modern catamaran and small group experiences that combine adventure, comfort, and exceptional service.

From vibrant daytime snorkeling along the South Kona coastline to the unforgettable Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona, Hula Kai delivers some of the most sought after ocean experiences on the Big Island. Guests explore crystal clear waters and thriving coral reefs, while cruising past dramatic lava rock cliffs, sea caves, and ancient shoreline formations that define this spectacular coast. While traveling along the coastline, guests may encounter larger marine mammals such as Hawaiian spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, pilot whales, and during winter months, seasonal humpback whales.

Designed for guests seeking a more intimate and adventure focused atmosphere, Hula Kai’s high speed vessel allows for flexible itineraries and access to prime snorkeling locations when ocean conditions allow. The boat’s sleek design offers shaded seating, easy water entry, and a smooth ride, creating an elevated Big Island snorkeling tour experience.

Safety and professionalism are at the core of every Hula Kai excursion. Tours are led by experienced, lifeguard certified crew members who provide in water guidance, snorkel instruction, and marine life education to ensure guests feel confident and cared for throughout the journey.

As part of the Fair Wind family of companies, Hula Kai shares a deep commitment to ocean stewardship and responsible tourism. The team promotes reef safe practices, respectful wildlife viewing, and sustainable operations that help protect Hawaiʻi’s fragile marine ecosystems. Every tour is guided by the belief that the ocean should be explored with care and preserved for future generations.

Whether snorkeling vibrant reefs by day or experiencing the wonder of manta rays after sunset, Hula Kai offers an unforgettable Kona ocean adventure rooted in expertise, environmental responsibility, and the spirit of aloha.