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.

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.

My family was in Kona over Thanksgiving 2025. The one activity I did want to do was snorkeling…read more So we chose this boat based on a couple of things one is my mother-in-law doesn't love water and it was a big enough boat that she would be comfortable on it but be able to enjoy the day on the water. They had breakfast and lunch for us as well as a bar and restrooms. We were there around Thanksgiving, so there can be whales. Unfortunately, we didn't see any Wells but we did see some cool dolphins and a lot of flying fish. Our team was awesome. And we had a great day. I was a little concerned about getting up so early and into the water, but it was warm. And the time went by fast. I really feel like if we would've went on a shorter one it would've been too short.

We recently went on Body Glove's Sunset Dinner Cruise with a group of friends, and had a great…read moretime. The people who checked us in were friendly and efficient, and so was the crew on the boat. The food and drinks on board weren't bad at all - actually, everything was quite tasty. I admit stabbing a piece of chicken isn;t easy if the boat hits a swell while you're doing it, and the same goes for getting that bite safely in your mouth. But, you rapidly get used to it and it ceases to be a problem. The cruise itself, i.e. the motion of the boat was a lot smoother than some people told us it would be, the views were spectacular, and as mentioned everyone from Body Glove's staff treated us great. This was one Big Island tour opportunity that was well worth the money, and we highly recommend it.

The owner Alika, a Veteran, is an awesome man, always supporting Veteran events…read more The boat Captain and crew are very knowledgeable about the area and the Hawaiian culture. They all have and show much Aloha. Mahalo guys

We were blessed to go out for an afternoon private charter Saturday afternoon as part of a…read morefundraiser for Mental Restorations Foundation. Smooth sailing all the way to Kealakekua Bay, a primo snorkel spot. Loved the cultural extras--the Oli Kāhea to show respect before entering this sacred space and Taps to honor those who sacrificed all in service to our country. Great lunch courtesy of Christine's Deli. Mahalo for the Aloha shown by you and your staff, both in the office & on the boat. A hui hou!

We took the 8 am tour with our 7 and 10 year old grandsons. The crew was amazing and kept tabs on…read morethe kids throughout the trip. The captain was very knowledgeable and gave us a tour of caves and local land marks. The snorkeling was great. Tons of fish and turtles just a few feet off the shore in a cove that is like being in a swimming pool. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the big island

The night Manta Ray Snorkeling was one of the favorite things we did in Hawaii! We had a great…read moreexperience with Hang Loose Tours. Thanks guys! We would do it again!

We scheduled a private charter with them to scatter my mother-in-laws ashes at sea. The staff was…read moreamazing and very respectful. An excellent place to say final goodbyes. Towards the end when one person in our party got seasick they were very professional and helpful with lots of tips and tricks. Amy we can't thank you enough!! Highly recommend these guys. Even gave us a card of exactly where her final resting place is. Thank you so much

Our family of 8 had a wonderful time on this experience. We were able to see 100 ft. below the…read moreocean surface. We saw many schools of fish, coral, sea urchins, and learned interesting facts about the sea life we were viewing. It was nice to relax under a cool shade and be provided a water or ginger ale. Our ages ranged from 55 to 5 and all of us enjoyed this outing. I would definitely go again,

My friend recommended this trip as it was the highlight of her Hawaii cruise. I was so happy to…read morehave been able to book this excursion as not many sights were available on Christmas day. This is right on the cruise terminal port and quite easy to walk to. The check in area is in a hotel called Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. I would recommend to check in early as 15 minutes before your tour departs, they guide you to the water shuttle. Once you get on the water shuttle, it takes you to the submarine. You need to be able to climb a ladder to get into the submarine. The space is a little on the tight side and there are no backs to the seats so work on your abs before the trip! The air inside was cool and constantly recirculating so it did not feel stuffy. Everyone gets their own porthole to look into the ocean and there are fish identification cards in front of you. The submarine can get to 100 ft pretty quickly and I was surprised that my ears did not get plugged up. We saw lots of fish that day. Some get really close to the submarine. We even saw a school of fish! My only disappointment is color. At those depths, everything has a blue tinge so sometimes it was hard to identify the fish. The operators and tour guides were so nice and informative. This was one of the best tours I've had on this trip. Thanks again for a great excursion!

We went on the Atlantis submarine 20 years ago on our honeymoon, and again yesterday with our kids…read more The whole operation is smooth, impressive, and full of lovely people. We went down over 100 feet, and we saw so many different types of fish as well as two shipwrecks! Our guide, Eden, was full of helpful information about the sea life and local culture and history, and she was unendingly patient with one of my kids who had a million questions for her. She didn't mention tips, but at the end, she got a lot of cash from all of us because she absolutely crushed the tour. My only nits were 1) finding the meeting place was not obvious because it's inside the neighboring hotel-- not sure if we missed those instructions somewhere. And 2) we donked our heads twice when looking out the viewports when we were looking at some fish-- not because the submarine was moving too fast, we just got excited looking at fish hah. Anyway, some padding would have gone far. Anyway, I know it seems touristy, but this one is actually worth it-- so much that we've done it twice over a couple decades!

What an amazing experience! We were a group of scuba divers and a snorkeler. We had 2 dive/snorkel…read morespots. This first dive we saw a shark, fish, and an eel. The 2nd dive was incredible!! We sat at the bottom of the ocean with lights and HUGE manta rays swam all around us! Kate was our dive guide and I can't remember the snorkel guides name but they were both great! I hadn't dove in about 2 years and Kate was so patient with me. I was a little nervous but she made me feel at ease. My husband even saw a baby tiger shark when he was snorkeling! They provided fruit, hummus sandwiches and drinks. If you're on the Big Island this is a must! They even took go pro videos and sent them to us!!

Troy and Meredith were amazing. Safe and entertaining journey and genuinely good people. Well…read moreworth private experience over the large group tours. The Manta's truly are amazing. Highly recommend and thanks again to both of you for a wonderful experience.