Discover Pawai Afternoon Reef Snorkel
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Discover Pawai Afternoon Reef Snorkel

By Kona Snorkel Trips
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Ages 3-99, max of 18 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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  • Use of Snorkelling equipment


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  • Kona Snorkel Trips, 74-381 Kealakehe Pkwy E, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
    Follow the road from the highway until it ends at a yellow gate. On your right, you'll see a two-story red roof building with gas pumps in front. Meet us by the picnic tables, you'll see our sign on the side of the building.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 107582P3

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Basic Swimming Skills required
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 107582P3

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      Sherri and crew were great. So many Manta Rays!! They got so close that they would skim your hands and arms with their bodies. Highly recommend the 530pm so you can see sunset and we had a pod of dolphins chasing us for a good 5 minutes.
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      Written 30 November 2024
    • davetB2265AQ
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      Totally Amazing!
      Most incredible thing i have done, and I was a rock climber. Did the Manta night snorkel, crew was awesome, one problem pair in the group and it was dealt with very well. Did it same day as afternoon snorkel so we got to experience 2 crews and they were both fantastic.
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    Jeff C
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    We had a great time with Sheri and Jeanette! They were so knowledgeable and helfpul. What really made the difference is that they got into the water themselves and guided us around the reef and helping the not so great swimmers in my group to locate fish. Everyone had a blast. What was also great is that we went to a spot that was off the beaten path and we had the place all to ourselves! highly recommend this tour.
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    Kirk H
    Los Angeles2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Couples
    Awesome trip. First of all the Captain and our guide were both the nicest people. We were made to feel so welcomed. Truly awesome people. Our ride out to the location was beautiful. We saw Spinner Dolphins!!!! We then had an hour in the water off the Kona Coast. Amazing fish and coral. Once again our guide made the trip so special by educating us about the fish and coral. We also felt very safe knowing we were in good hands. On our way back to the dock we saw more Spinner Dolphins and a Monk Seal. Awesome! What a great trip. Highly recommended!!!!!!

    Kirk and Sophie
    Written 18 May 2024
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    Jcaro2881
    Mountainside, NJ27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great time! Parker and Ryan were great! We saw a ton of colorful and unique fish. We went to two spots and spent plenty of time at each location. The boat ride was very exciting and fun.
    Highly recommend for someone who wants a good snorkel trip.
    Written 22 August 2024
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    Caroline B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Family
    This was a wonderful trip with cool, confident knowledgeable guides. We got so much great information about the island and the sealife in addition to a fabulous snorkeling experience. We felt safe and had a great time. Highly reccomend this crew!
    Written 23 March 2024
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    Bryn M
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is our third trip with kona snorkel and as always they are excellent - small groups great guides in the water and they adapt to the weather to make the trip fun. Highly recommend and we will be back on our next trip to the Big Island
    Written 30 March 2024
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    Dave T
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Family
    Awesome crew. A bit of a swell that day but they found clear water. Had a great experience having not snorked in a while. Saw a ton of fish.
    Written 29 October 2024
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    Brent N
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Couples
    Best snorkeling so far. Knowledgeable guide highlighting wild life and water features. Dolphin viewing best I have seen yet. I would highly recommend
    Written 30 September 2024
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