Sea Paradise Sailing and Snorkeling Tours opened in Hawaii in 1985 as one of Kona Coast’s premier ocean tour operations and has sailed continuously ever since. Sea Paradise was an original tour operator that began snorkeling tours to Manta Village — before manta ray tourism was created — and has built four decades of crew knowledge, marine research partnerships, and eco-certification that newer operators simply cannot replicate.
The Hoku Nui — Hawaiian for “Big Star” — is a 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran designed for a spacious and comfortable experience for up to 49 guests. More deck space, wide staircases for easier water access, and a more relaxed experience than other boats running at capacity. The Hoku Nui carries two onboard exceptionally oversized restrooms/changing rooms, shaded seating under a full bimini top, galley, upscale bar serving local craft beers and island-inspired cocktails during our day tours, and two freshwater shower stations on deck. Trade winds in our sails, vast ocean full of wildlife, and snorkeling in the pristine waters of Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation and the World Famous Captain Cook Monument – a magical Sea Paradise iconic adventure. 
Our USCG licensed captains bring years of Kona Coast experience and a genuine aloha spirit to every tour. Our lifeguard certified crew includes marine naturalists who lead reef and manta briefings using the Hawaiian tradition of “talk story” — sharing ecology, cultural history, and conservation knowledge on every tour.