Hawaii Forest and Trail
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Hawaii Ocean Sports is a boat tour company located in the Waikoloa Beach area of Hawaii and has been in operation since 1981. They currently have both sailing and power catamarans that they use for cruises and a glass bottom boat. Hawaii Ocean Sports is one of the premiere Boat tour companies on the Big Island. They also operate a beach rental shack on A-Bay beach with a variety of beach and ocean equipment available.
Company Description
Hawaii Ocean Sports provides an incredible experience to their guests. In operation since 1981, they’re one of the oldest and most consistent boat tour companies on the Big Island and it shows in the quality of their tour offerings.
Tour Descriptions
Tour Information was current when posted but is subject to change.
Snorkel Adventure Sailing Catamaran
9 AM-12 PM – All Ages – Departs from Anaeho’omalu Bay
Picnic sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks and a selection of beers, wines and cocktails are included.
Three-hour catamaran snorkel cruise to prime reefs on the Kona-Kohala Coast with onboard refreshments and optional guided snorkels. Set sail on a relaxed catamaran cruise along the Kona‑Kohala Coast to visit pristine reef sites selected from more than a dozen options. Enjoy onboard marine life briefings and optional snorkel lessons and guided tours while crew provide snorkel gear. Sail, take the helm for an authentic coastal sailing experience, or lounge on deck and soak up ocean views. The cruise is family-friendly and offers plenty of photo opportunities and a laid-back atmosphere.
Pau Hana Sunset Sailing Catamaran
5PM – 7PM – 2 hours – All Ages – April – December – Departs from Anaeho’omalu Bay
The flagship sunset cruise offered by Hawaii Ocean Sports. Enjoy the warm tropical breezes and unparalleled views of the Big Island aboard a legendary sailing catamaran. Sip on canned soft drinks, beers and wines from the complimentary bar, and munch on a variety of snacks. You can choose to take the helm under the guidance of an experienced captain, or just relax and enjoy the view. Phenomenal photo opportunities, a romantic setting, and so much fun – a perfect beginning to your evening in paradise!
Glass Bottom Boat Cruises
Tours Starting at 9:15 AM, 10 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:30 AM – All Ages – Departs from Anaeho’omalu Bay
The perfect way to admire and explore the beautiful Hawaiian underwater-world without getting wet is through a Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. Relax under the shaded canopy and view Green Sea Turtles grazing, hundreds of species of colorful tropical fish, and unique Hawaiian coral through 6 full size windows. A friendly on-board marine naturalists and captain will answer your questions as they take you on a 30 minute tour in the protected waters of Anaeho’omalu Bay.
Whale Watch Cruises – Available Seasonally December 15th thru March 31st
The Hawaii Ocean Sports crew knows where the whales are, they’ve been operating Whale Watch Cruises on the Kohala Coast since 1981. Enjoy a stable and spacious catamaran for a morning Whale Watch Cruise. The departure locations are within the National Marine Humpback Whale Sanctuary Waters so you don’t have to travel far to see the whales. They have trained naturalists onboard to interpret the whales’ behaviors and answer all your Humpback questions. They deploy an onboard hydrophone (weather dependent) so you can listen to the Humpbacks’ songs.
Wake up with the Whales on Seasmoke
8 AM – 9:30 AM – All Ages – Dec 15th thru Mar 31st
Canned soft drinks and juices and breakfast snacks included.
Late-Morning Whale Watch on Seasmoke
10:30 AM – 12PM – All Ages – Dec 15th thru Mar 31st
Soft drinks, beer, wine, cocktails and snacks included.
Snorkel Whale Watch Adventure on Sailing Catamaran
9 AM – 12 PM – All Ages – Dec 15th thru Mar 31st
Picnic sandwiches and snacks, soft drinks, and a selection of beers and wines and cocktails.
Locations
Cruises depart from either Anaeho’omalu Bay or Kawaihae Harbor, confirm which location in advance.
Anaeho’omalu Bay Beach Hut
Public Parking at Anaeho’omalu Bay
69-1000 Kolea Kai Cir
Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
Park at the A-Bay Beach Park public parking lot. Walk from the parking lot to the beach. Once you reach the sand, take a right and walk along the beach. About halfway down the beach, you will see the beach hut. Check in at the beach hut for those leaving from Anaeho’omalu Bay Beach area.
Contact Information
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