Ironman results: Several Big Island Residents Finish Iconic Triathlon
Big Island Now on the Iron Man results of Hawaiian Island participants. Join us on a manta ray tour for a fun and eco-friendly ocean experience with gentle and majestic manta rays. Nearly 40 men and women from Hawaii Island were among the more than 5,000 athletes from around the world to compete in the […]
Is Snorkeling Easy?

Snorkel Planet on the ease of snorkeling. Join us and our great crew on the Hoku Nui for the best snorkel experience on the Big Island. Well, in a nutshell, most people find snorkeling either easy or at least “not too hard”. However, the difficulty of snorkeling depends on a whole lot of circumstances. In […]
Are You Scared To Snorkel? Our Helpful Tips!

Snorkel Planet on what to do if you’re anxious about snorkeling. Whether you’re a seasoned snorkeling pro or a first-time snorkeler join us for a memorable snorkeling experience in Kealakekua Bay. Hey! Don’t worry! You’re not the only one that’s a little scared to enter the blue waters. In fact, every person on this planet […]
What Do You Wear For Snorkeling?

Snorkel Planet on what to wear to snorkel. Join us on the Hoku Nui for some ocean fun in the Kona Coast waters snorkeling with the best crew and the marine life of the Big Island. We provide the gear. Welcome (back) everyone! Yes, this is my sense of humor. Of course this article will […]
Discover Hawaiʻi’s Roots

Go Hawaii on eco-tourism in Hawaii. Join us for an eco-friendly snorkel or manta ray tour to meet the marine life off the Kona Coast. All of the Hawaiian Islands have complex and fragile ecosystems that are easily affected by outside influences. This is partly why Hawaiʻi has the highest number of endangered and threatened native plant […]
Marine Life of Hawaiʻi

Go Hawaii on the marine life in Hawaii. Join us for a fun and educational snorkel tour to check out the marine life off the Kona coast of the Big Island. While people-watching on the Hawaiian Islands is certainly interesting, it can’t compare to the excitement of spotting our colorful underwater residents. From yellow butterfly […]
Top 5 Beaches on Big Island

Hawaii on the 5 top beaches on the Big Island. Come snorkel with us in Kealakekua Bay – the best location on the west side of the Big Island! As an island chain, Hawaiʻi is home to hundreds of beaches, each possessing its own set of unique qualities. What makes one beach great for surfers […]
8 Cool Facts About Snorkeling

The Gypsey Nesters on some cool facts about snorkeling. Join us on the Hoku Nui for the best snorkeling experience in Kona. Our great crew will add to your safety and fun whether this is the first time you’ve snorkeled or you are a pro. Are you considering snorkeling in clear blue waters soon, but […]
Best Snorkeling In Hawaii

Explore The Big Island on the best snorkeling in Hawaii. Join us on the Hoku Nui for the best snorkeling experience in Hawaii! For the best snorkeling in Hawaii, and best snorkeling beaches, you need look no further than the Big Island, and in particular the Kona coast. Brilliant coral reefs, deep underwater crevices and […]
The Pacific Ocean, explained

Sarah Gibbens for National Geographic on the vast Pacific Ocean. Join us off the west coast of Kona to get in the waters of the Pacific and visit with the amazing sea creatures that live there. The largest ocean on Earth is filled with mysteries, but also subject to great pressures like climate change, plastic […]