11 Snorkeling Tips To Remember On Your Next Underwater Adventure
Bird’s Underwater Dive Center on tips for beginner’s to snorkeling. Our snorkel tours are perfect for the novice and the experienced snorkeler. Join us to swim with the sea life around the beautiful and historic Kealakekua Bay! Snorkeling is a popular water activity, especially during a vacation. In fact, over 8 million people put on a snorkel […]
Humpback Whales Counted, Observed From Shorelines Of Main Hawaiian Islands
Big Island Now updates us the whale count on January 30th. Our tours have been known to see a few whales en route to Kealakekua Bay in addition to many other sea creatures. Eighty-seven trained site leaders gathered data from the shores of the Big Island, Kaua‘i and O‘ahu during the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National […]
TOP EIGHT FASTEST WATER ANIMALS
The staff at A-Z Animals on the fastest animals in the sea. Our snorkel tours offer the full view of a wide range of sea animals off the Kona Coast. As the fastest animal on land, the incredible metabolisms and honed musculature of the cheetah allow them to hit maximum speeds of at least 61 miles per […]
Captain Cook Monument Kealakekua, Hawaii
Our morning and afternoon snorkel tours sail out to Kealakekua Bay, home of the famous Captain Cook monument. Atlas Obscura sites history of the monument which is difficult to reach but easy to see from our sailing vessel, the Hoku Nui! A controversial memorial at the place where Captain Cook met his violent end. A […]
Hawaiian Monk Seal
The Hawaiian monk seal is one of the many beautiful creatures of Hawaii. The Marine Mammal Commission has interesting information on this endangered species. The Hawaiian monk seal is the most endangered pinniped in U.S. waters and one of the most endangered seals worldwide. Most Hawaiian monk seals live in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands […]
Is Snorkeling Bad For The Environment?
Snorkel Planet gives some tips on snorkeling and protecting the environment. Our snorkel tours off the boat offers great snorkeling while promoting sustainability. Introduction Snorkeling is one of the most popular activities on sunny beaches worldwide. People love to enter the water in order to see the marine life and corals up close. Unfortunately, human […]
Can Snorkeling Make You Seasick?
While not a common experience, some people can get seasick while snorkeling. Admin for Education for Snorkel Planet gives us reasons for this and some tips to avoid. Join us on our morning snorkel tour for the best snorkeling experience on the Big Island. Yes, snorkeling can make you seasick. A continuous movement caused by […]
Is Snorkeling Better At Low Or High Tide?
The Admin at Snorkel Planet gives some some good tips on how tides and other factors can affect snorkeling. Our snorkel tours are the most fun and convenient way to snorkel on the Big Island. Introduction Snorkeling is snorkeling, so it doesn’t matter when you go, right? Well, the answer to this question may surprise […]
UV Protection For Snorkelers, Swimmers And Beach Fans: Information, Tips and Gear
Admin for Snorkel Planet Tips and Gear gives tips on UV protection for snorkelers. Join Sea Paradise to snorkel with a fun and professional staff. It’s great for the beginner or more seasoned snorkeler. Introduction Protecting your skin from sunburns is essential for any outdoor activity. Not only is it of big importance to keep […]
Turtles, Tourism, and Traffic—Keeping Hawaiʻi Honu Safe
NOAA Fisheries has some good information on Hawaii’s famous green sea turtle. You might see one during a Sea Paradise snorkel tour. Keeping Hawaiian green sea turtles, or honu, safe takes a collective effort. Sea turtles have long been a key part of the cultural and natural resource heritage of Hawaiʻi. Once sought for their […]
