Catamaran Snorkel Sail, Lunch

3 hours with Hawaii Nautical

Overview

This three-hour sail out of Honokohau Small Boat Harbor puts Hawaii Nautical's catamaran Spirit of Aloha on the water off Kona with a snorkel stop, lunch, and an open bar. The boat leaves at 10:00 from Outer Basin Slip #39, carries a maximum of 28 travellers, and comes with a shaded cabin, a restroom, and sanitized snorkel gear plus flotation for anyone who wants it.

Snorkeling is the core of the trip, with the crew providing guidance and safety support in the water. Drinks flow from a full premium bar. No experience is needed, and the operator describes the trip as suitable for all ages and all comfort levels in the water.

It suits families and anyone who wants a half-day on the water without a long commitment. It is not a private charter, and it is not wheelchair accessible. Several reviewers reported sailing with small numbers on board, though group size on any given day is not guaranteed.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Honokohau HarborArrive at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor and continue straight to the end of the road, parking in the gravel lot near Outer Basin Slip #39. The trip departs at 10:00.
2. Time on the waterThe catamaran is designed for a smooth, stable ride, and reviewers describe both sailing and a snorkel stop during the trip.
3. Snorkel stopStop for snorkeling with provided gear and flotation. Crew provide guidance and safety support, and no prior experience is required.
4. Lunch and drinks on boardAfter the swim, a fresh sandwich lunch is served along with tropical cocktails, beer, wine, soda, and juice from the bar.
5. Return to the harborThe trip ends back at the original meeting point, with a total duration of 3 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical details shape how this trip goes, from finding the boat to what the food is actually like.

• Finding the boat. Check-in is at Outer Basin Slip #39, past the main harbor turn, in a gravel lot at the end of the road. One reviewer noted the dock sign reads Nautical Hawaii rather than the vessel's name, so read the listing's directions carefully before driving out. That reviewer also said parking is at the end of the marina closest to the sea.
• Skill and fitness. No snorkeling experience is required and life jackets are provided for everyone. One reviewer described an elderly family member receiving help with snorkeling from the crew. The listing says the crew provides guidance and safety support for all comfort levels in the water.
• Food and drink. Lunch is a fresh sandwich served on board. One reviewer reported a gluten-free request made at booking was honored. The full premium bar covers tropical cocktails, beer, wine, soda, and juice.
• Seasickness. The listing says the catamaran is designed for a smooth, stable ride and that crew are trained to assist anyone feeling unwell. If you are prone to seasickness, take precautions before boarding.
• Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included, so you make your own way to Honokohau Harbor. The site is near public transportation. One reviewer warned there is no shuttle.
• Weather and minimums. The listing states the sail requires good weather and a minimum number of travellers to run. If the operator cancels for either reason, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

Common issues. There is no hotel transport, no wheelchair access, and infants must sit on laps. The 24-hour cancellation window is strict, and one reviewer warned there is no refund if you miss the tour. One reviewer found the boat hard to find at the marina. Trips can also be cancelled for weather or low passenger numbers, in which case you get a rebooking or a full refund rather than the day you planned.

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