The Ultimate Private Adventure

Overview

With Kona Ocean Adventures, we are not just another tour but a true Adventure! This charter is for up to 6 guests. If you have a larger group, be sure to call us. This one is our specialty! With the boat to yourself, you can swim with wild dolphins, visit private beaches only accessible by boat, discover Kealakekua Bay or other remote reefs, try our discovery dive program and more... The choice is yours.

No experience or snorkel gear is required… and we’ve got lunch, too!

Creating Your Own Custom and Private Kona Ocean Adventure. Perfect for Family reunions, spiritual journeys, honeymoons, dive club trips or special vacations. Book online and we will help you plan your perfect experience!

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sun 22 Jun

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Starting at $1687.63

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Sun 22 Jun

Starting at $1687.63

Make a reservation

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What's Included

2 Crew ( 1 Captain/ 1 Snorkel guide/ Dive guide)

Bottled water

All snorkel gears, wet suits, Dive Gear if applicable

Snacks

Lunch

Lunch: we cater to the discerning traveler; our meals can be vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, Kosher.

Snacks, fresh local fruits, juices, water, local beer (upon request)

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive unless you are doing a discovery dive. (min. 10 years old)

What To Expect

Kona Ocean Adventures

Create your own, private adventure with us. (for larger groups, call us direct) Private charters are the ultimate indulgence and the ultimate vacation experience… just a truly unique experience with only your group and our crew. Family reunions, spiritual journey, honeymoons, dive club trips, or simply a special vacation, Kona Ocean Adventures can accommodate your special requests. Make our boat be your boat… Book online or call us to plan your perfect adventure. We can adjust the departure time, length of trip and accommodate any and all of your needs including special dietary restrictions. The boat is yours and we are here to make this experience an unforgettable one! Celebrating a special occasion? Let us know and we can surprise your party!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (35)

PolarBears

Jan 2022

My family and I did the private tour with Kona Ocean Adventures and it was beyond incredible. KOA is not the largest operator in the area, but they are trusted by Four Seasons Hualalai resort as their preferred operator for Manta tours particularly because they focus on enabling amazing experiences for their guests. Our captain was Alexis and our snorkeling guide was Sean and the were absolutely amazing. Not only were they extremely knowledgeable, fun and kind, but they managed to engage both our 11 y/o tween daughter and 5 y/o son and make it a family adventure we will never forget. They taught us so much about the everything we saw in a fun way that the kids (and parents!) got excited about. They shared their genuine love for the ocean and all the life it holds that will definitely influence our kids as they become adults. Alexis knew all the best spots to take and on our 4 hour trip, we managed to see dolphins, sharks and the manta rays! Almost as soon as we left the dock, Alexis navigated us to ride with a pod of spinner nose dose dolphins as they woke up and started playing and spinning! The pod rode with us for a good 5-10 minutes which was absolutely unbelievable. Next, they took us to Golden Arches for a late afternoon snorkel where the late afternoon sunlight created a magical blue that illuminated the hundreds of beautiful tropical fish that we saw. They even had a picture book that we could review and identify the fish that we saw (if Alexis or Sean didn’t already know, which they usually did). Next, we stopped by the outskirts of the kanpachi aqua farm where thanks again to Alexi’s intimate knowledge of the coastline here, we managed to see 2sharks! One sandbar and one ocean black tip shark which was about 10 feet long! I never thought I would have wanted to see a live shark in the water but Alexis and Sean made sure it was a safe and valuable experience that it ended up being one of my vacation highlights (my husband jokes that I was the first to jump into the water to see!). Next, we watched a beautiful sunset and managed to see a small “green flash” (which Sean—ever the educator) taught us how its caused (I wish my elementary school teachers had been as enthusiastic and engaging!). The grand finale to our trip was of course the nighttime manta ray snorkel, which there are no words to describe. The experience was thrilling, fun, and soul-filling at the same time. The manta’s were so beautiful and majestic, but playful and fun! Interestingly, there was a pregnant woman on a nearby tour and apparently the manta’s can sense that and so kept going to her and doing barrel rolls for her! It was almost like they were celebrating and blessing her soon to be born baby! At one point we saw 4 manta’s at once at our “surfboard float” and were able to watch several barrel rolls by the manta’s! To top off the experience, Alexis had some hot cocoa ready to warm us up. It was truly a magical experience and even though this was one to now cross off my bucket list, I’ve added it back on because I can’t imagine not experiencing that again in my life! And we will definitely try to book again with Alexis and Sean when we come back. This was truly an EPIC adventure that our family will never forget! And we are sincerely thankful to Alexis and Sean for providing us such incredible memories.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

What an awesome review! Our crew love what they do and we look forward to having you out with us again! Mahalo nui loa, The entire KOA crew.

n100black

Jan 2022

Alexis and Sean went out of their way to make sure we had fun, were safe, and enjoyed ourselves. From rescheduling the morning of because of high swell, to visiting multiple dive sites to find the right one, to creating a great experience for all four of our divers at each site. The whole time they asked us what we wanted to do, took our feedback and made it happen. Compared to some dive shop that just led us on an underwater race to burn air and see nothing, Sean went slow, pointed out cool things and cared about us as divers. Highly recommend this for a private charter experience or any outing as they focus on making sure you are having a great time and safe. Enjoy!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

This is such a great review! We appreciate you taking the time with us! Our crew love what they do and great guest make for an awesome trip! Mahalo nui loa, The entire KOA crew.

CJW1950

Nov 2021

This was my second private charter to Captain Cook. The first, 15 years ago, didn’t hold a candle to this one. Although it’s a little difficult to find the boat at the harbor, from that moment on this was one of the lifetime experiences I’m so glad to have had. Captain Alexis and crewmate Sean obviously love this area, and communicated that with their enthusiasm and depth of knowledge of the history, sea-life, oceanography, and geology of the Kona coast. The snorkeling at Captain Cook was, of course, fantastic, and Sean’s guiding of us truly enhanced the experience. Alexis and Sean both made this one of our best ocean tour experiences ever.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

What a great review! We love our crew and great guest make it all the better! Mahalo nui loa, The entire KOA crew.