Great service for getting kayaks to explore the bay and snorkel by the Cook Monument. ALL the…read morestaff were friendly and helpful. And because they are right on the water, there's no having to haul the boats on top of your rental car. Tips: parking is tough however, the staff can guide you where to go. Also be aware that the triple kayak is NOT designed for all adults! We learned the hard way when that kayak kept sinking and tipping over. We ended up having to put the 3 lightest members so they could get back safely. In hindsight we should have gotten another tandem and a single.

We returned here for our third time, each time has been great. Kayak across the bay to the spot…read morewhere Captain Cook met Kamehameha and lost his life. Now it's a nice snorkel spot. Pick up your gear at Honaunau Poke - eat there after your trip. Ask for a discount.

Such a wonderful experience. Tony, Jessa and the stroker were amazing. They made the experience…read moreso special and made us feel like family. Highly recommend them and will definitely be using them again on our next trip to the island.

Had a great time kayaking through Kealakekua bay with Evan and Steve and then snorkeling near…read moreCaptain Cook's monument. This was our second time and it was just as fun, if not more! The early morning kayaking through the bay is soothing for the soul. We also got lucky and saw some dolphins. The snorkeling is out of this world with such clear water and variety of colorful fish of all sizes. Evan and Steve were both very attentive to all the kayakers and super knowledgeable as we learned a bunch about Hawaiian history, Captain Cook's arrival (and demise), and the lasting legacy of that episode on Hawaii's history. After all the snorkeling, the sandwich lunch hit the spot. It also came with a souvenir water bottle! I had a last minute dietary request and they graciously accommodated. Even though this was our second time, we still had fun and actually learned new details about the history and conservation efforts happening in the area! If you want a fun, yet respectful and ethical experience, this is it!

Truly the best experience. Mike and Chloe are amazing!!! Mike really made the trip feel exciting…read moreand we love to hear about the history

We have used this company for some years and they always provide a personal and rewarding…read moreexperience. The small boat makes for an intimate tour and they can go to places the bigger ones cannot reach. Captain Mike and crew Oliver were wonderful and considerate. Everyone gets attention and friendly help. You won't find a better trip.

Our first visit to the Island of Hawai'i was memorable and not just because of Tropical Storm Lala…read more The Manta Ray Night Snorkel was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. There are many tour operators in Kailua-Kona, but we chose Anelakai Adventures because they take a more environmentally conscious approach to ocean tourism, respect the marine ecosystems, and avoid using motorboats. It's important to note that parking is limited in the area near the boat ramp, so it's best to allocate extra time to park your vehicle. We were greeted by Anela, and I did not realize until after our experience she is likely the inspiration for the tour company name. We met Kapono as we boarded the canoe which seats a max of 6. Together using paddle power we made it out to Keauhou Bay, and we were given the option to stay in the canoe or hang from the hulls of the canoe and snorkel in the water. As advertised on their site, it was an intimate manta ray experience and we saw the mantas closer than we expected! It was unfortunate the waters were choppy and we got seasick. I recommend bringing something like Dramamine if you're prone to getting sick like I am. It says a lot that even after hurling, I would still rate this experience as high as I did and that's thanks to Anelakai and Kapono. They were the best tour guides, super knowledgeable about the mantas, and they took excellent care of us after we got sick. Mahalo to them and Anelakai Adventures!

Everyone RAVES about the manta ray experience. However, it's the manta ray company you choose that…read morewill determine if you want a personalized, memorable trip where you actually learn about manta rays versus float in a big ring in the ocean staring at them. We chose the first option. Smaller size (6 people max), ecofriendly, and kid friendly. Anelakai crew is exactly that! Personable! Wealth of knowledge! Professional, yet fun! I believe it's the only company where you get to paddle out on a canoe to view the manta rays. Nothing to fear! It's a super easy paddle out and back! If my 9 & 10 y/o kids can do it, so can you! It's very ecofriendly. The exhaust from the neighboring boats was nauseating. It's too bad they haven't followed suit. The crew took care of the kids 100%. From helping them with snorkel masks, assisting getting in and out of the canoe (my 10 y/o freaked out a little and they calmed her down in an instant), and just teaching them (and all of us) all about manta rays! The viewing was amazing. I couldn't keep track of how many we saw, but we do recall seeing Big Bertha, Greyson, and Queenie. Yes! They have names! And the crew will identify them for you and how they got their names! Props to: Kono, & the younger guy (forgot his name) Thank you for the wonderful tour! If we're ever back on the island, we'll pay another visit. The kids can't stop talking about Big Bertha and Queenie, all the backflips the manta rays take, seeing plankton up close, and paddling their first canoe IN THE DARK WITH A FULL MOON. You've inspired one of my kids who has a love for marine animals to one day work closely with them AND/OR if ever so lucky...to identify a new manta ray (if not in the database) and name it "6 - 7".

Went on the fair wind with my family, and we had a blast. There was some good vegan food ( the…read moresliders weren't my favorite) and free root beer. The scenery around was really pretty and I saw lot of coral reef and mountainous views from the water. The staff there was awesome and they attended to everyone needs well. I love snorkeling now.

My husband fell ill the night before our snorkel tour and they refused to issue a refund. Even…read morethough they have a 24 hour cancellation, you'd think they would have done it as a courtesy. We booked it through the Westin Hapuna Concierge desk and they knew he was ill. The other tour we cancelled happily gave us a refund and I will absolutely book with them again - not Fair Wind. Very poor customer satisfaction.

We didn't rent out kayaks from them, but we met the owner while we were at the bay. The owner is…read moreamazing and super nice. As soon as we pulled into the parking lot with our kayak on our car (we rented from Kayak Central), the guy rushed over to help us unload it and carry it down to the ocean. We didn't even ask for his help! At first we thought he wanted something because obviously, we weren't going to rent anything from him...but he's just a friendly guy! He gave us a bunch of tips, set-up our kayak and eventually helped us carry it back to our car (all by himself!). I definitely recommend renting from him...not only because he is super nice, but because his kayaks are already at the bay so you don't have to worry about damaging your rental car or straining yourself. His baby nephew is also super adorable.

The best place to rent kayaks at kealakekua bay to make a trip over to captain cook for amazing…read moresnorkeling. No need to haul a kayak around becauae Lani and his crew will set you up right and keep you safe!

Fantastic kayaking and snorkeling experience with Winfield! He was knowledgeable, experienced, and…read moreensured everyone had a great time! Highly recommended!

BOOK THIS ONE!! During my trip to the big island, I did many…read moretrips and tours. This tour company is by far the best on the island. Friendly, knowledgeable and safety is their utmost priority. Their customer service immediately responsive and goes out of their way to be helpful. You will not regret this one, thank me later.

We bought a gift certificate off of somebody, so it wasn't quite as expensive (about 40 percent off…read morethe regular price). It was good for a manta ray snorkeling trip for 2, expires in March. Before I even got to the island, I set up a snorkel trip for the day after we got here. We were told to go to the harbor and wait for them at 5pm. We got there a little early, at 4:30, just so we wouldn't miss them. Around 5, we started hanging around the boat launch, and nobody showed up. Finally, after 6, I called them and nobody answered. I got a call back a few minutes later from Kris, who said he was sorry he forgot to call me and let me know they were cancelling the trip due to weather. I just planned my entire day around this trip, and was blown off like I didn't matter...maybe because I just had a gift certificate? Okay, I tried to be understanding and just asked that he call me when they go out next. No call for the entire week. I called every day and left a message asking if they could let me know if they were going out. No answers, no call back. Finally, today, with two days left in my trip, I call and get Kris on the other line. He says no, they aren't going tonight because they don't have any "paying" customers and I don't count because I only have a gift certificate, and they probably won't be going while I'm here, but "they'll see what they can do." I'm sorry, but this is the sorriest excuse for customer service I have ever encountered. I will never, EVER go through these guys again - and because we have a house on the island, we will be here a lot. I will not only not recommend this company, I will tell everybody how poorly I was treated and I will recommend to go with anyone but them.

Wow. What a fun time. I did the Kohala Coast Waterfall tour and what an advenuture. Captain Kris…read moreand his crew were great, educating us on the local folklore and also the beautiful sites we were exploring on our tour. I was afraid at first to go on the boat, because I've been known to get seasick, but the ride was calming and relaxed, yet extremely adventureous. We didn't see any dolphins on this trip, but our next visit to Hawaii will definitely include his Dolphin encounter and snorkeling adventure. Can't wait.

Was awesome - definitely recommend this activity, was well worth the price, just call the phone…read morenumber and she made the arrangements

Awesome experience, just call the number before you go to make sure they are available for rent…read more Definitely worth the time and price.