This was by far the BEST poke place I have ever been to in my entire life isn't an…read moreover-exaggeration. We spotted this place while heading south to go to the southern Kona. We were hungry for late lunch so without further a do, we made an immediate u turn to go back to it. Very clean and inviting dining area. A little merchandise section to the north end of the space. And to the west end?? You guessed it. The ocean! The view is simply stunning on a beautiful sunny mid afternoon. The young lady was pleasant to us. She answered all of our questions. Once she had everything she needed to make our plate fully loaded. She immediately concocted it in one of the largest containers (we ordered one to split it). We also asked for a side mashed purple sweet potato. The final product was a beautifully decorated plate of poke lunch with the dark purple sweet potato. Very appetizing looking indeed. We went with the California Dreaming and Shoyu as our poke choices. The kimchi and the ocean salad to accompany the pokes. Could it be better than this? The food (I mean everything) was delightful. We didn't say much to each other where we kept eating until there was nothing left on our plate. You know the moment where you are completely mute because what you are eating is so delicious? We had that moment at Reel Aloha Poke and Fish Co today. It was a nice way to conclude our 5-6 day Big Island trip. ***Quick note: This place doesn't have restrooms; this is the only bummer thing about this place***

Cute poke place with solid fish and sides. My hubby and I…read morecame here for lunch! Parking is small but wasn't too crowded when we came. I got the ahi poke with kimchi on the side ($13.99). My hubby got the two poke bowl ($18). The ahi was solid, slightly bland but it was fresh. Rice was a bit on the mushy side but furikake was flavorful. Tried my hubbies Mac salad was pretty mayo forward but better than broke the mouth. Overall solid poke place looking down at the ocean.

We are staying in Kona with a group of friends and the kids wanted an adventure! They sure…read moredelivered, but were patient and very helpful in getting my 6 and 9 year old in the water and front row to countless rays! The next boat had more kids who all had a blast as well! You feel like you are on the private boat, while the big boats are the coach class Kids won't forget it!

New Owners! Be Warned! No new Reviews in 2025! Guessing all the positive reviews were posted when…read morethe business was under previous owners. We had our son fly in for the Mantas. We drove down and spent the day in Captain Cook waiting for our 6:30 chartered boat. We arrived early as asked. We waited 2 hours. We watched boat after boat after boat from all the other companies pick up their passengers and leave. Our boat never arrived. We called. We emailed. Phone went straight to a generic voicemail that didnt even name the business. We have heard nothing. We finally left with heads hung low. Entire day wasted...defeated. BTW, our credit card was charged! I truly hope nothing terrible happened to the crew. And would love to know what possible reason could explain the disappointment caused.

Great insight to the real Hawaii with well produced video to support. If you're planning a trip to…read morethe Big Island this is must see tv. The website is full of informative videos that give you a unique perspective you won't find anywhere else. The youtube channel rocks too.

From the owner: Hawaii's Big Island Television is your best source of visitor information. See volcanic eruptions,…read morelava cascading into the sea and hike through ancient lava tubes. Discover Hawaii's natural beauty, culture, history, exciting activities, great shopping locations and delicious dining options. There's so much to see and do, so be sure to watch Big Island Television. Daily programs include: Our circle island tour, "Hawaii at its Best" and get to know the people of our island on "Discover Hawaii". It's all on Big Island Television. See hotel for channel line up. Residents will find us on Channel 130 (with an Oceanic Cable box) or Channel 97.6 (without an Oceanic Cable box).

We always have a great experience with Fair Wind Cruises. My family goes on this snorkel trip every…read moreyear during our annual Hawaii vacation, and it has become such a fun tradition for us. I usually suffer from sea sickness but I never feel ill on the Fair Winds boats. The staff is always so nice and friendly, which makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. We do miss the BBQ burgers they used to cook for lunch on the boat, but the vegetarian menu they offer now is still pretty good. We also really appreciate their efforts to be environmentally friendly, which makes us feel even better about supporting them. Overall, it is always a memorable and enjoyable trip, and we look forward to it every year!

It's a lovely day on and in the water. The Hula Kai is our favorite boat to go snorkeling, usually…read morein two different spots each with its unique conditions to see fish. We have had this experience many times. The people who work here are a great group. Friendly and caring. The breakfast and lunch are enjoyable.

We loved our boat and snorkeling tour with Captain Ro, Shannon, and Matt on a Sea Paradise…read morecatamaran. We were lucky to have a small group. The boat was very clean, the bathroom was the best I've had on a small boat trip. Our trip was a basic snorkeling: fruit, chips, non alcoholic drinks (alcoholic for purchase). We had a nice cruise over to Captain Cook monument to snorkel. While we did not see turtles, it was a really good snorkel. I've done many catamaran snorkels and this stood out for the steps/wider ladder easy into the water, snorkeling equipment including the fancy "noodles", and lastly, the quick rinse shower after getting out of the water. While I am experienced with snorkeling, this was for any level. There were people in our group new to it and Shannon explained and helped them. The bay was very calm and Matt was in the water as a lifeguard the entire time. The crew was fantastic. They did a brief history, informative but not too long. I also appreciated their respect towards the island and sea, and work towards conservation.

Three of us did a half day snorkel trip on our recent journey to the big Island of Hawaii. We have…read morebeen on numerous commercial snorkel trips, as well as privately guided snorkel trips. We have also been a numerous scuba dive boat trips. One of the ladies traveling in our group had never done a snorkel trip on Hawaii's big Island. The crew and boat were excellent. The crew communicated well, let us board on time and gave a good detailed safety briefing. They were very friendly and made the trip a lot of fun. Their catamaran, even though there were 45+ passengers, had plenty of room along with adequate storage. The boat gave a clean image and the lavatory to the joy of the ladies was pristine. We were served a nice fruit salad as we left the dock along with some pastries and muffins. Later, after our second snorkeling stop, we were served a deli style lunch that was excellent. All the sodas and sparkling waters you wanted were included along with a variety of chips and bagged cookies. While we brought our own snorkel gear, The boat was well organized in its distribution of gear and had lots of sizes and choices for either the beginner or experienced snorkeler. The crew was very helpful to the inexperienced and allowed those with obvious experience a little more leeway. They gave a good briefing at each of the two snorkel sites that we went to, and spent the exact amount of time snorkeling that they had indicated. While we saw lots of tropical reef fish of many different types, we weren't blown away by the experience. For a traveler who has not done a lot of snorkeling or never snorkel on the big island before this is certainly a good two exceptionally good operation and location to go snorkeling with.

The staffs are incredibly enthusiastic and patient! We saw countless stingrays--it was truly a…read moremagical and perfect experience! The equipments are like brand-new, spotless, and top-notch!

Incredible Manta Ray Night Snorkel! * Devon handled…read morecheck-in smoothly and made everything easy * Greg was an outstanding guide in the water * The team was friendly, professional, and made us feel safe and comfortable the entire time * Seeing the manta rays up close at night was truly magical and unforgettable Highly recommend this adventure to anyone visiting Kona!

Memorable, unique, exciting experience with a friendly, helpful attendant to get you on your way…read more We saw dolphins and tons of fish. It took us about 30 mins each way to get there and back. Five stars with the caveat that no one was there when we arrived at 9:00 am (the time we booked online). After about 10 minutes or so, the employee appeared (didn't get his name, unfortunately). As other reviewers note, this place is just a table at the end of a road with a bunch of kayaks and a guy who will rent them to you. Don't expect storage for your belongings or bathrooms. Parking is along the street. All that being said, they give you this info in advance, so you should be prepared. We had our own snorkel gear (or did before I lost mine in the ocean later that day ha ha) so we only needed the kayak and dry bag. A dry bag is necessary (see "lost my gear in the ocean"). The employee gives you all the info you need to find your way to the snorkeling area and back. He said they "lose" about one party a day who overshoots the entrance to the cove when returning and they have to go rescue them. Don't be that person! Once at the snorkeling spot near the monument, you'll see lots of other people and boats, but once you're underwater, you won't notice them - it's like swimming in an aquarium. You need to keep your kayak with you at all times, so if you're paddling with someone else, consider taking turns holding the kayaks and snorkeling. You aren't allowed to dock or approach the shore (this is a hard rule - surly tour guides will yell at you if you get too close). Keep in mind that getting in and out of a kayak in the open ocean is not the same as doing that on the shore or in shallow water. There's no shallow water here at all, so practice in advance or consider taking a tour boat if that's not something you're comfortable with.

We rented a kayak here to get out to Captain Cook Monument and had such a great experience. The…read moreshop was super easy to find, check-in was quick, and even when we accidentally booked the wrong day, they fixed it with zero hassle. They set us up with everything we needed, including waterproof bags, and gave really clear directions on the paddle route, landmarks, where the best snorkel spots were, and how to make sure we found our way back. Made the whole trip feel stress-free. The paddle out was beautiful, the snorkeling was amazing, and honestly renting from here just made it all so much smoother. Pro tip: bring snacks -- there's nowhere to eat around there once you're out on the water. Highly recommend them if you're planning to kayak to Cook's Monument. Easy, friendly, and super helpful. ‍

We booked a 5 hour fishing excursion with Cpt. Craig, with three of us in attendance. The boat was…read moreroomy enough for us without tripping over each other. We enjoyed our trip tremendously and Cpt. Craig was very informative about local history if inclined to ask. All equipment and bait was provided, and included in the overall cost. Although there are no guarantees you would catch fish, when fishing, we were fortunate enough to do so. We each landed a yellow fin tuna. We had never used the gear necessary to hook up and land these delectable fish, but Cpt. Craig was patient and informative on how to do so. At the tail end of our trip he filleted our catch and bagged it up for us. We were provided beverages and snacks, if interested. There was great communication before and up to our charter. I/we highly recommend this charter! Should we ever return to the Big Island we will do this charter again, no doubt. I may, if the others were inclined, charter it for the whole day. Thank you, Cpt. Craig, for an outstanding adventure. For me, personally, it was the funnest part of our week stay on the island. Here are a couple of tips. (1) Keep in mind - there is not a restroom on this boat. So, you should plan to flush the pipes before launching unless you want to waste valuable time returning to the launch ramp. (2) You can get some of your catch through the TSA and Ag checkpoints at the airport if desired. We froze some of our fillets and had them in zip bags, placed within our carry-on luggage.

My husband and I visited Kona for the first time and.went.out.with the C Hawk to fish. Craig was…read morevery knowledgeable and friendly. He works hard for his guests. He made sure we were comfortable on the boat. My husband and I were a little rusty and he explained everything to us. We laughed when my husband and I caught tuna but by the time we reeled them in the dolphins surrounding us got to the fish before we did. We relocated and ended our day each catching Wahoo. I was able to catch some sun lounging in front of his boat. We made a friend and the next time we visit we will definitely be on Craig's boat again. Highly recommend. I wish I could give him a 10 star!!! Craig, thank you for making our visit that much prefer special. Alpha!

What an experience!! Swimming with the manta rays was one of the coolest things I've ever done!!…read morehighly recommend Captain Bill and Levi. Their small group approach compared to the "big groups" is a game changer, go do it! you won't regret it. once in a life time kinda thing

Amazing experience and being in a small group was really awesome. I would recommend NAINOA for all…read moreto experience this event

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see giant manta rays in their natural habitat!…read more Manta Adventures is a top notch tour company and I would recommend them to anyone that wants to experience this rare opportunity. It's a little creepy being out in the ocean at night, but you get used to it fairly quick. There are tons of other boats out there with people in the water. The Rays we saw I'm guessing had about a 6ft wingspan and they literally get within inches of you while feeding on plankton. One thing to note. If you are susceptible to motion sickness I would recommend Dramamine or the bracelet. My wife threw up along with a couple of other passengers.

Our snorkel and manta rays swim cruise was great. We saw mantas during the day and night, a monk…read moreseal, octopus, and dolphins. Super crew, great boat and was a highlight of our vacation.