Went whale watching first charter of season, 12/22/25, got plenty of action!…read moreSpouts, humpbacks and tails too. Crew dropped a mic in water and listened to singing whales! Gorgeous sunset was a bonus! Kids were enthralled! Capt Ty and Mo & Jessa were the best crew! So much information wrapped up in excitement, and music, mahalo! Can't wait to fish, dive, whale watch, snorkel & hang out with Kohala Divers again!! Da Hess Ohana

These guys is so pilau... Park their boat infront the poles when we already have everything set up…read more We called them and they said there's nothing they can do... Thats so unsafe these guys don't care about your safety

We had such a great experience with Liquid Cosmos Divers on Hawaiʻi Island. The boat was really…read morecomfortable and custom-built for divers, and we loved the selection of advanced drift dive sites. Jess, the marine biologist, made the trip even more special with her knowledge, warmth, and enthusiasm. She also captured an amazing spotted ray video and shared it with us. There aren't many shops that truly cater to more experienced divers, so we were thrilled to find them. They also offer beginner courses, and I'd highly recommend Jess for any ocean-loving kid who wants to be a mermaid or is fascinated by the sea. She is an excellent teacher and about as close to a real-life mermaid as you will find!

Great small group, knowledgeable, professional diving experience! highly recommend liquid cosmos…read morediving.

Captain Greg & first mate Zac made our day exceptional, memorable and totally fun!…read moreSpinner dolphins, flying fish, neon needle fish were just the tease......landed two great Mahi!! Was my 3rd trip out, twice diving......Kohala Divers & Siren Sportfishing are the B E S T! Big Mahalo from Hess family

Huge Thanks to Cpt Greg, Robert and Dylan. Couldn't have asked for a better day on the water, or…read morecrew; even the sea-sick prone in our group had a blast (maybe bc of Cpt Greg, or just a great day!). We felt safe the whole time and had a blast! True professionals with extensive knowledge of local history and lore, plus they know the Big Island like the back of their hands. Friendly and personable, and and absolutely gorgeous ride! Their kindness towards novices is remarkable. If you're looking for an unforgettable experience, check out Siren Sport-fishing! Cant wait to get this Ono on the grill!

Awesome time with Chad snorkeling and fishing with my wife and kids! highly recommendread more

Wow! Where do I start? Captain Chad's Charters is a "must book" experience when visiting the Big…read moreIsland. Our experience fa surpassed prior booze cruises and crowded boats we've taken before when visiting the islands. We snorkeled two locations - both had amazing reefs and at the 2nd we saw multiple turtles and an octopus! The crew is so friendly and knowledgeable about the island and the ocean. The pineapple and snacks were a special treat! We were even greeted by a small pod of dolphins after finishing our first snorkel. The boat is much more comfortable than a zodiac raft. Book with Captain Chad and you won't regret it! Next time we hope to do the night manta ray snorkel. My family and friends very much preferred this charter to a larger commercial company and would highly recommend! Mahalo Captain Chad and his awesome deckhand Yuta!

This was such an awesome experience! My daughter participated in the 4-day summer camp. It runs…read morefrom 9 to 2 every day and the kids experience snorkeling, kayaking, and paddle boarding, as well as a slew of educational elements such as fish identification, limu harvesting, and learning about traditional native Hawaiian practices. My daughter absolutely loved the camp. She learned a ton and really enjoyed the people. 100% would recommend!

Feb 2026 - Based on my experience, I urge you to consider not doing business with this company…read more They appear to value revenue over the safety and comfort of their customers. Due to hazardous weather conditions, the tour we were on should never have left the harbor. Not only were the ocean wave conditions reported by the coast guard to be clearly dangerous, the driving hard rain made the conditions completely unacceptable not only for safety reasons but for customer comfort. Despite my several attempts to point this out to the staff answering the phone one day prior to the tour as well as the captain of the boat prior to departure, they blocked my attempts to reschedule or refund the trip in spite of coast guard and national weather service small craft warnings, beach closures and other tour operators canceling their tours under the same conditions. After waves broke over the bow of this small craft, the captain aborted the tour and turned around. After an unusually leisurely return to the dock, I called and asked for a refund. Later we were told based on our return time, we had received the full tour and a refund would not be issued. After escalating our concern, a senior member of the company emailed us and said we would be issued a full refund. Over six weeks later they have still not issued us a refund. We had to file a dispute with our credit card company.

Our Waikoloa Scouts Troop and families went on our annual whale watch on March 8 aboard Sea Smoke…read morewith Ocean Sports, and after doing this outing for more than 9 years, I can honestly say this was one of the best trips yet. We had about 30 Scouts and family members join us, and the whales absolutely showed up! We saw pods everywhere, tail slaps, and even a full breach. The highlight was when a humpback surfaced about 10 yards from the boat, giving the kids a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The crew also dropped the hydrophone, allowing everyone to hear the whales singing underwater, which was an incredible learning experience for the Scouts. Moments like that truly connect our youth with the ocean and the amazing wildlife here in Hawaiʻi. Ocean Sports continues to impress us every year. Booking was easy, waivers were handled electronically, check-in was smooth, parking simple, and the hospitality from the crew was outstanding. They were knowledgeable, welcoming, and fantastic with the kids. Mahalo to the entire Sea Smoke crew for sharing the ocean with us and helping create such an unforgettable adventure for our Scouts and families. Your aloha spirit and professionalism make this trip something we look forward to every year. Highly recommend Ocean Sports whale watch tours!

Buddy was the rudest, most insulting employee I've encountered at any type of Company, let alone a…read morehospitality business in the last 30 years. Zero stars merited.

Great time with SueLang and crew. Truly an environmentally conscious sunset sail with our family…read more Even a stop for a quick dip in the soft waters of the Kohala Coast. We will definitely go back on our return trips to the Island. Mahalo

Unfortunately, I can't review the actual tour, since we didn't get to take it due to a bit of a…read morerare swell in the ocean. What I can review is the communication with the company, or, rather, lack thereof. From the time that I booked the tour in October of 2019 throug our scheduled tour time in December of 2019, I made multiple attempts, through email and by phone, to contact the company for a couple of questions. None of my emails were ever replied to and none of my calls were ever returned. The most upsetting of all was the day of our scheduled tour. We were staying on Hilo side of the island, which meant that we had to get up and ready to leave our accommodations at 6a to get to the meeting spot by 7:30. We arrived around 7:45, waited til 8 for our crew to arrive. No one did. I emailed and called to get a response. Neither of which were answered at all (still 24 hours later, at the time of this review). After talking with a people that were there, it was obvious that the tour had been canceled for the ocean conditions. What is not understandable is why we were never given the courtesy of notification that it had been canceled prior to us making the drive over. The only communication we received was a email reminder of our scheduled tour the day before. And just got an email saying "thanks for joining us, please post a review " Looks like the only communication from this company is automated response...

Keona was amazing! We did the the underwater scooter and it was sooooo fun! I have Lived on island…read morefor 10 years and very versed in snorkeling and diving and the scooters were a great new experience I would highly recommend. Good vibes, fun times and knowledgeable operators! Can't wait to come out again! Cheeeeehooooooo! Do it y'all. You won't be disappointed!

Went on an excursion and rented equipment from Ona, the experience was amazing. Once in a lifetime…read more We hiked to a secluded beach, no one was around, we paddled and snorkeled. Ona is extremely knowledgeable about the ocean, and the culture in Hawaii. She showed me how to use the equipment properly, and I felt completely safe. I rented a paddle board for a week there after. The equipment was flawless, she was amazing and I was able to contact her at any time with questions and suggestions. I wold absolutely rent and go on another excursion with her.

We had a great experience on our snorkeling trip! We even saw a few whales. We would definitely…read morebook again.

My husband and I booked the Shaka Lux for our anniversary and we had such a great time. Awesome…read moreservice, catered to exactly how you want to spend your day. They provided lots of fresh fruit to snack on and sushi for lunch, make sure to accommodate my gluten and dairy allergies. Snorkeling was on our own time and we could to explore reefs/beaches--it really is a custom experience. It really is an above and beyond experience that I hope I get to do again!

We went on a whale watching trip w this company. It was A+. Luxurious boat perfect for a small…read moregroup and an amazing tour guide. Nicole is an oceanographer and is SO knowledgeable about the sea and it's creatures. We saw a ton of whales and it was one of the best things I've ever done!

Awesome experience with a wonderful staff. Staff wanted you to enjoy and be comfortable with the…read moreexperience.