We had a great day out searching for Whales! The staff was great with communication and answering…read morequestions before the trip.

We had a wonderful time with Tyler and Captain Alan. Really nice, down to earth people. We got…read moretwo swims at lovely coves and a spin To Kona. Highly recommended. A memorable day.

Great and fun! We did the "newer" tour (2/26) that's faster and more adventurous. I searched Yelp…read morefor this and couldn't find so wanted to post. Since it's a smaller boat u can go faster and get maybe closer to the action. The drawbacks compared to a more traditional "ferry" type wld be ferry has bathrooms and comfy seats and shade. This one we did had saddle seats which were ok but comparable to a padded bike seat. Not so comfy for males especially perhaps. If u go, u can bring your own waterbottle, make sure to wear copious amounts of sunscreen and bring more to reapply. I (female) was happy I wore a long sleeved rash guard and long light colored leggings. Can wear any shoe that cld get wet, tho we did not get wet. Could wear sneakers if ur ok if they get somewhat messy. Wish I wore water shoes for the grip and the sun protection bc my feet got so much sun exposure in flip flops and not much grip. We left most of our stuff in the hotel room safe and just brought keys and drivers license. Wish I had brought cash for a tip for the driver and tour guide. Can bring phone for photos. If u are the first to arrive to the dock, you may be able to snag the seats right in front of the driver, which would be the way to get any sort of shade. Wear a hat, preferably with a chin strap or affix a baseball hat to your ponytail (ladies) or flip cap backwards as a guy when the boat goes fast so not lose hat. Wish I had had some more neck protection. Drink water. Reapply sunscreen. You'll be fast then will stop to look around so there's time to stand up, reapply etc. Great and informative narration by Dennis. Captain driver was also great. Wld recommend but again consider your needs for shade, seating, and can't go to the bathroom for three hours. Nice bathrooms at the harbor tho, flushable booklets, water and soap. Hope this helps!

We signed up for both whale watching and the night manta ray snorkel with Hawaiian Adventures Kona;…read moreboth experiences were phenomenal and a MUST-DO if visiting the Big Island! Captain Andrew and Olivia were excellent guides, they had great energy and humor while sharing information about the wildlife. Their boat, the Artemis, is the "Rolls Royce" of whale-watching boats that I've been on; clearly designed for optimal wildlife viewing and passenger comfort. We saw multiple humpback whales, three species of dolphin, and many manta rays during our trips with them. The crew is clearly very knowledgeable about the local wildlife and did a fabulous job finding animals, as well as positioning the boat for viewing them. On the manta ray night snorkel... DO IT! It exceeded my expectations tenfold and I would reckon it's one of the most unique ocean experiences anyone could have. You get to float effortlessly (with a board and pool noodle) while watching these majestic animals feed all around you! The boat is a great platform for this too, as there is a hot water rinse available to you when you get out of the water. I will book trips with this company EVERY TIME I visit Kona in the future! Both experiences were completely awesome and I can't wait to be back.

We took a sunset catamaran trip with visiting friends for my 65th birthday. Eric and Yumi took…read moregreat care of us. They are kind, gracious, friendly, professional and hospitable. Their catamaran is beautiful, clean and well kept. I can't thank them enough for a memorable birthday cruise. I highly recommend booking with this lovely couple for a great experience. Mahalo nui loa. -Nili, Brian, Mark & Jenny

What a fantastic way to start our trip. We saw dolphins, snorkeled in some beautiful areas and had…read morea peaceful sail. Julia and Mike were awesome guides. So knowledgeable about the island waters. They were pleasant and nice. They took us out to areas they were not crowded which was awesome. We loved having a private catamaran, such a treat. This was the best water tour we have ever been on. Highly recommended over and over!!

Taylor and Preston are AMAZING!!! I highly recommend them to anyone coming to the island! They made…read moreour whole party feel safe and prepared to swim with Manta Rays!

Preston, Taylor, and Patrick were great guides to the manta rays today. We got lucky and saw…read moredolphins, a whale shark, and what seemed like over a dozen rays! I highly recommend this company!

Yesterday took my honey for his 75th on the 5hr snorkel excursion and it was AMAZING !!! We have…read moreknown Captain Cindy for 10 years and she is the BEST guide ever !! The group was nice and small and we all enjoyed each other snorkeling and seeing many varieties of fish and we saw many dolphin on our way !! The light breakfast was great and the lunch sandwiches were delicious !! I highly recommend going out with Cindy!!

Cindy and Erin were fantastic! Our family had so much fun snorkeling and learning about different…read moreareas on the coast! Highly recommend this tour!

We just did a tour with Captain Zodiac in Kona and it was honestly such a special experience. Our…read moreguides, Ashley and Alec, were incredible. They were so knowledgeable and friendly, and they really took the time to answer every single question we had. Both Ashely and Alec have researched whales in Alaska and Hawaii, so hearing specific researcher knowledge was really cool. Ashley was also just so enthusiastic. She really made us understand how special it was to be out there witnessing these animals. The water was a little rocky at times, but we still saw so many whales, including one that got within 30 yards of our boat. The best part was actually on the way back. We were already at time for the tour, but Ashley noticed a group of boats congregating and went to investigate. It ended up being a whale shark that came right up by the boat, which the guides told us is an incredibly rare event. It was just an awesome thing to see. You can really tell they have so much reverence and respect for the whales. If you have any interest in seeing these animals up close and hearing from specialists who work with them full time, this is the company to go with. We have so much respect for the work Ashley and Alec do.

Everything was great! Big shout out to Gabe & Michelle! They were both knowledgeable, kind,…read moreconsiderate and funny! Kept all on their toes on safety! We got to see Tiger shark, several sandbar sharks, lots of spinner dolphins and several bottlenose dolphins! The place we snorkeled at had a great abundance if different fish! We had an amazing time!

This was hands down one of the most incredible experiences of our Hawaii trip. Mitch and Riley made…read moreit absolutely perfect from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, they made sure our wetsuits and equipment fit properly and that everything was clean and well-maintained. We were one of two family groups on our boat. Mitch and Riley were incredibly patient and supportive with the group that included some not-so-strong swimmers. They took extra time to explain everything and provided everyone with clear instruction and attentive support throughout the swim. That level of professionalism truly set them apart. The little details made a big difference too; snacks and drinks were provided. When one of our members started feeling sick, they even had ginger ale ready, which was such a thoughtful touch. We also loved that this was a smaller boat, which made the experience feel more intimate and personalized rather than crowded or rushed. On top of that, they took amazing photos and videos of our experience and AirDropped everything to us afterward, so we could just focus on enjoying the magic of swimming with the mantas without worrying about capturing it ourselves. If you're considering a manta ray night swim, do not hesitate to book with this team. Mitch and Riley went above and beyond, and we'll remember this experience forever.

I booked this snorkel for my family. Brian was their tour guide. He was not very hospitable or…read morefriendly. He was very negative to my brother with Down Syndrome which crushed his spirit which therefore he ended up not even getting into the water. My brother has gone on many other snorkel tours with us and the tour guides have gone above and beyond for him. This is my first experience with someone being so unkind to him. Also, my mom was getting back into the boat and Brian just sat there and didn't even offer a hand to help her back on the boat. Every dive and snorkel tour I have been on my guide has always stuck a hand out or offered to help if needed. I have gone snorkeling and diving with Manta Rays on the Big Island with other companies and have never had this experience. I will NEVER book with this company again.

We did a Captain Cook snorkeling tour with Sea Quest Hawaii today and were very impressed. Erin,…read morethe phone representative, was friendly, patient, and answered all my questions, which made me choose this company. Captain Natalie and Assistant Anna were fantastic, knowledgeable, funny, and very attentive throughout the trip. Captain Natalie shared interesting stories about Captain Cook and the surrounding lava caves, and she even helped me with my snorkeling gear and inflating the vest. The snorkeling spot near Captain Cook Monument was incredible, and we saw so many fish. They also provided fresh fruit, chips, cookies, and soft drinks. Thanks to Captain Natalie and Anna, all six of us had a great time and would highly recommend this company.

Hands down one of the coolest things I've ever done. We popped over to the Big Island with cousins…read morefor Spring Break and didn't book until a couple days out because of weather. Thankfully, they had space for our entire group for the sunset time (615pm check-in) and we didn't have to wait for the late-late slots. Online booking was easy-peasy (no kama'aina discount, unfortunately). We checked in (parking is street parking and there are several boats leaving from the same area, so it can be a bit of a challenge) pretty easily - there were folks out front directing us where to go for Sea Quest. I decided the $35 for the GoPro rental was a steal compared to trusting my waterproof phone pouch and I have no regrets - you can leave the camera running the whole time and they give you the SD card at the end. It was no trouble to do that once we got there, as I didn't add that when booking. They have a decent gift shop and the keiki in our party bought themselves some stuffed souvenirs. We got fitted for shorty wet suits and prescription masks if needed, and then waited for them to split us into boats and groups. We were accompanied in the water by Wylen (sorry if I butchered the spelling) and Abram, and they had the perfect blend of aloha, humor, and information. Super chill, but you also knew they meant business about Rule Number 1. From there, we boarded the boat, a small zodiac-style craft, for the 5 minute journey to Manta Village. The website made it seem like we could leave things on board, but that really wasn't the case. We left all bags, clothing, towels in a secure room on shore, slippers got collected on the pier, and small things like eyeglasses were stored in a bin on the boat. No trouble, but I wouldn't plan to take anything with you on the boat. Getting into the water was easy, and we had one keiki who was a little apprehensive about everything - they took great care to lower him into the water, and when he wanted to go back to the boat a little early, they accompanied him back to the ladder no problem. There were plenty staff around to help and also identify the mantas by their markings. And there were SO MANY mantas! We had an amazing evening watching them - I lost count and forgot many names, there were so many swimming past. We had 30-40 minutes in the water and we had multiple mantas around us the whole time. I thought the time was plenty - by the time we had about 5 minutes to go, my stomach was ready to be back on land. My only regret is not stretching my triceps beforehand - I was not expecting my arms to be so sore after holding onto the bar around the light board! We paid $135ish plus fees per person (all ages) and it was the highlight of the trip, for sure.