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.

What a wonderful fishing experience Judah and David of Kona Shoreline Fishing Adventures provided…read moreus with. All we had to do was show up with our hats and sunscreen, and they provided everything else including snacks and water. Judah was very accommodating, and knew all the questions to ask to ensure a fun and safe day. He and David are very experienced and knowledgeable turning the day into a learning experience, as well. We had all had an amazing time. Thank you Judah and David. Looking forward to the next time.

Awesome adventure with Judah and David! We caught a bunch of beautiful reef fish and had a blast!…read moreLots of fishing knowledge between these guys. Can't believe the putz who reviewed with one star and didn't even go fishing! I highly recommend Kona Shoreline! They're the reel deal!

The current shifted the day of our trip, and the fish were biting in a different location than the…read morecaptains expected. As a result, we spent half the day fishing in the wrong spot. The captains admitted they were unaware of the shift, which significantly impacted our experience. While I understand that fishing is unpredictable, we caught nothing in an 8 hour day, fishing in the wrong location for half the day did not help. For $1400 the captains should have a better understanding of where the fish are, especially since their website advertises their expertise in finding the best spots.

If I could home this company less than 1 start I would! My husband booked my family to cheer a…read moreprivate fishing trip in Kona, it was a disaster first the boat broke down so they opted to transfer to another boat only to continue a horrible experience only two potential bites in 6 hours! It was very pricey and they didn't offer any discount for the inconvenience of the first boat breaking down. I'm so disappointed because the kids may never want to experience deep sea fishing again because it was so horrible. Also, there was an issue going through a fishing broker with payment. My suggestion is to go to another company and book direct and don't be fooled by the review on the website of this company!

One of my pledges this year is to complete more reviews of dive shops & sites. Keauhou Bay is one…read moreof two sites in Kona for night manta dives, I've done one there. But some Kona dive friends have introduced me to much better dive opportunities there during the day time. Located on Ehukai St near the old location of the Sheraton, now an Outrigger hotel, there is a cross walk that leads out to a concrete path. At the end of the path, there is a jump off point into the water, and rock pathway out of the water. Once in the water (don't forget your dive flag), follow the reef out about 100 yards. This is an active boat channel, so if you surface swim out partways, stay on the side closest to the hotel. There will be a slow incline, then it will rapidly descend to the bottom. Stay along that ledge going out until you see a concrete pylon on its side. That is the area the becomes the "campfire" on the night manta dive, where all the lights are set to attract the mantas. During the day, that area is a manta cleaning station, where they slowly move around to allow fish to come and clean them by eating algae and other things that irritate their skin. As fun as it is to see the mantas rushing around at night trying to eat plankton as fast as they can, there is a poetic beauty to seeing them moving slowly during the day. For 2 out of the 3 dives I've done there, we've also been lucky enough to see sub-adults who are a lot more curious than most and got came very close to us! The reef there is pretty dead there, so there pretty much there isn't much else to see there. But to see the mantas gracefully moving around the cleaning station, wow! Repeat and recommend!

It is almost always crowded at Keauhou Bay especially around sunset and night and that is because…read moreof all the night snorkeling tours that go out to view the manta rays! There is roadside parking on Kamehameha II Road but that fills up very quickly as expected. Anyways, the bay itself is beautiful to check out and it is protected from rough waves and currents. But it's mostly full of commercial snorkeling companies and resorts, so there isn't a whole lot to do outside of that other than standing or sitting and enjoying the views.

Amazing snorkeling! Free parking within walking distance…read more Our son loved the tide pools. You'll see so much ocean life here. Not too busy either when we went, this was a very family friendly spot!

Snorkel spot. Get it done. No sand, no beach just lava rock and reefs with lots of fish and sea…read moreurchins. Proceed with caution but once in the water it's pretty amazing down there. Watch for the signs that tell you where to get in and out of. There is actually a slimy step to use. Coming out I accidentally slipped and cut my finger on the slimy rock. Scared me as I thought I might have touched a sea urchin. Parking is interesting but we were lucky and found a spot on the street. You are greeted with signs that say Pharmaceuticals detected in the water please use restroom before entering water. Ewww yuck! That kind of freaked me out.

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!

I did the 5hr South Kona snorkel expedition today and it was spectacular! The guides were…read moreprofessional, friendly & helpful. The three separate snorkel stops let us see different reefs & marine life. I loved the "secret" spot. We were also lucky enough to see a pod of spinner dolphins! Booking & check-in were easy. Highly recommend this tour.

We did a Captain Cook snorkeling tour with Sea Quest Hawaii today and were very impressed. Erin,…read morethe phone representative, was friendly, patient, and answered all my questions, which made me choose this company. Captain Natalie and Assistant Anna were fantastic, knowledgeable, funny, and very attentive throughout the trip. Captain Natalie shared interesting stories about Captain Cook and the surrounding lava caves, and she even helped me with my snorkeling gear and inflating the vest. The snorkeling spot near Captain Cook Monument was incredible, and we saw so many fish. They also provided fresh fruit, chips, cookies, and soft drinks. Thanks to Captain Natalie and Anna, all six of us had a great time and would highly recommend this company.

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

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.