Morning Snorkel Tour on the Hoku Nui

Join our wonderful crew for a 45 minute sail down the Kona Coast to Kealakekua Bay for a morning snorkel tour.  Colorful fish await you in the bay near the famous Captain Cook monument.  The spacious Hoku Nui, our 50 ft catamaran is state of the art and will sail you to the best snorkeling […]

10 Fascinating Facts About Humpback Whales

Join us on the Hoku Nui to create a wonderful memory in the pristine waters off the Kona Coast.  Our snorkel or manta ray tours are the best and not to be missed. Discover Wildlife reports on interesting facts about humpback whales.  Winter is the time to see them off the coast of Hawaii and […]

Fun on the Hoku Nui

Inside the Hoku Nui

Join us on the Hoku Nui for an unforgettable snorkel or manta ray experience.  The ‘Hoku Nui‘ means “Big Star” and deserves the name.  This luxury 50-foot catamaran affords the best views of the Kona Coast along with an friendly, attentive and knowledgable, crew to add to your ocean fun!  The bimini top provides shade […]

Kona Farmers Markets

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While visiting Kona one of the best things to do is to jump on the Hoku Nui for a snorkel or manta ray tour in the pristine waters off the West Coast of Hawaii.  Later you can treat yourself to a visit to a farmer’s market in Kona and explore the freshest produce and enjoy […]

NEW STUDY: MANTA RAYS PREFER STAYCATIONS OVER LONG MIGRATIONS

Young boy doing shaka in front of raft

Our eco-friendly manta ray and snorkel tours offer one of the best tourist experiences on the Big Island.  Michael Greshko for National Geographic on the migration habits of the majestic manta ray. Scientists have found that oceanic manta rays (Manta birostris) usually live their lives in distinct, local subpopulations, changing how conservationists approach protecting the […]

MANTA RAY ‘BRUNCH’: LIKE US, THEY’RE SOCIAL EATERS

Manta Rays underwater

Travel with our great crew on the Hoku Nui to Manta Ray Village for a bucket list adventure viewing the friendly and graceful manta rays while they enjoy dinner.  Shaena Montanari for National Geographic on manta rays as social eaters. Even though these huge fish are 12 feet across, the social behavior of the reef […]