McKenzie was brilliant in our bareboat charter. The vessel is absolutely beautiful with a spacious…read morecockpit. The three hour went by fast. Good winds and she let me captain the vessel as much as I wanted. Saw a pod of dolphins and most importantly, we sailed the entire time - no motoring except piloting out of the harbor.

What an amazing experience! Captain Tim and the crew were so welcoming. We have been to the Big…read moreIsland several times but hands down this was the best experience we have ever had on the island. His new boat is absolutely beautiful. It was cloudy and raining in Kona but we were able to sail to clear sky's on the water and have a beautiful day snorkeling as a family. I can't wait to do it again!

We always have a great experience with Fair Wind Cruises. My family goes on this snorkel trip every…read moreyear during our annual Hawaii vacation, and it has become such a fun tradition for us. I usually suffer from sea sickness but I never feel ill on the Fair Winds boats. The staff is always so nice and friendly, which makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. We do miss the BBQ burgers they used to cook for lunch on the boat, but the vegetarian menu they offer now is still pretty good. We also really appreciate their efforts to be environmentally friendly, which makes us feel even better about supporting them. Overall, it is always a memorable and enjoyable trip, and we look forward to it every year!

Went on the fair wind with my family, and we had a blast. There was some good vegan food ( the…read moresliders weren't my favorite) and free root beer. The scenery around was really pretty and I saw lot of coral reef and mountainous views from the water. The staff there was awesome and they attended to everyone needs well. I love snorkeling now.

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.

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!

What a beautiful day out on the water. We started the morning with an incredible crew who quickly…read morejumped into action when noticing a derelict net at the oceans surface. Crew member Grace was quick to notify the captain to slow the boat, and Josh used a long pole to retrieve the debris. The whole board cheered! At that moment I knew we were in good hands. Kona was experiencing high swells this week, but that was no challenge for Sea Paradise and Captain John. The sail was very comfortable on a double hauled catamaran, the boat even had with a large seating area through the middle that's shaded! Snorkel gear was provided, along with a demonstration on how to use it for beginners. The first snorkel locations had lots of fish (I SAW AN EEL!) As we boated over to the second location, a pod of SPINNER DOLPHINS joined us!! We sprawled out on the splash nets at the front of the boat to get up pretty close the the dolphins who loved playing in the boats wake. At the second location I choose to stay on board and enjoy the drink service. Crew members Kamaile and Myrissa were very friendly and tentative making sure our cup was filled. ** I highly recommend the spicy margaritas ** Lunch was served on the way back to the boat ramp, where a sandwich bar was prepared with a variety of meat and cheese options to choose from, (I combined tuna with turkey and pepper jack cheese with lettuce and cucumbers inside) It was delish. Many people learn from history books about captain cook, on this sail we were enlightened about the significance of Kealakekua Bay from the Native Hawaiian perspective. The Hawaiian culture is just so impressive. I highly recommend joining the sail to gain insight on how special the land and surrounding oceans are to Natives. Thank you for an amazing experience Sea Paradise and Crew!

Three of us did a half day snorkel trip on our recent journey to the big Island of Hawaii. We have…read morebeen on numerous commercial snorkel trips, as well as privately guided snorkel trips. We have also been a numerous scuba dive boat trips. One of the ladies traveling in our group had never done a snorkel trip on Hawaii's big Island. The crew and boat were excellent. The crew communicated well, let us board on time and gave a good detailed safety briefing. They were very friendly and made the trip a lot of fun. Their catamaran, even though there were 45+ passengers, had plenty of room along with adequate storage. The boat gave a clean image and the lavatory to the joy of the ladies was pristine. We were served a nice fruit salad as we left the dock along with some pastries and muffins. Later, after our second snorkeling stop, we were served a deli style lunch that was excellent. All the sodas and sparkling waters you wanted were included along with a variety of chips and bagged cookies. While we brought our own snorkel gear, The boat was well organized in its distribution of gear and had lots of sizes and choices for either the beginner or experienced snorkeler. The crew was very helpful to the inexperienced and allowed those with obvious experience a little more leeway. They gave a good briefing at each of the two snorkel sites that we went to, and spent the exact amount of time snorkeling that they had indicated. While we saw lots of tropical reef fish of many different types, we weren't blown away by the experience. For a traveler who has not done a lot of snorkeling or never snorkel on the big island before this is certainly a good two exceptionally good operation and location to go snorkeling with.

Loved the experience! The staff was very friendly (at the beach and on a boat). The vessel was…read moreclean so we could see everything clearly. Boat crew made sure we encountered every creature possible so they had to "chase" manta for a bit. Pretty good value! Highly recommend!

The staff were very very nice and helpful. The trip was peaceful and so beautiful! The ocean was…read morevery, very rough! But the staff still kept our drinks coming and with a smile. I was apprehensive about getting on the boats, but it was super easy. You will walk in the water a little bit so I don't recommend long pants or shoes. We wore shorts and flip flops and it was perfect. Loved that they give a Kama'aina discount! We'll go again during whale season! Very enjoyable, relaxing, beautiful experience.

B & Brooke were fantastic guides! They knew everything about the ocean. I'd book them again in a…read moreheartbeat!

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.

We had a great experience on our snorkeling trip! We even saw a few whales. We would definitely…read morebook again.

My husband and I booked the Shaka Lux for our anniversary and we had such a great time. Awesome…read moreservice, catered to exactly how you want to spend your day. They provided lots of fresh fruit to snack on and sushi for lunch, make sure to accommodate my gluten and dairy allergies. Snorkeling was on our own time and we could to explore reefs/beaches--it really is a custom experience. It really is an above and beyond experience that I hope I get to do again!