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The Ultimate Private Adventure

5.0 (53 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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The Ultimate Private Adventure

About this activity

With Kona Ocean Adventures, we are not just another tour but a true Adventure! This charter is for up to 6 guests. If you have a larger group, be sure to call us. This one is our specialty!  With the boat to yourself, you can swim with wild dolphins, visit private beaches only accessible by boat, discover Kealakekua Bay or other remote reefs, try our discovery dive program and more... The choice is yours.

No experience or snorkel gear is required… and we’ve got lunch, too!

Creating Your Own Custom and Private Kona Ocean Adventure. Perfect for Family reunions, spiritual journeys, honeymoons, dive club trips or special vacations. Book online and we will help you plan your perfect experience!

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, French
Operated by
Kona Ocean Adventures

What is included

Included

  • Included: 2 Crew ( 1 Captain/ 1 Snorkel guide/ Dive guide)
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: All snorkel gears, wet suits, Dive Gear if applicable
  • Included: Snacks
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Lunch: we cater to the discerning traveler; our meals can be vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, Kosher.
  • Included: Snacks, fresh local fruits, juices, water, local beer (upon request)

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (4 seasons and pier pick up only)

Itinerary

  1. Kona Ocean Adventures

    Passing by

    Create your own, private adventure with us. (for larger groups, call us direct)

    Private charters are the ultimate indulgence and the ultimate vacation experience… just a truly unique experience with only your group and our crew. Family reunions, spiritual journey, honeymoons, dive club trips, or simply a special vacation, Kona Ocean Adventures can accommodate your special requests. Make our boat be your boat…

    Book online or call us to plan your perfect adventure. We can adjust the departure time, length of trip and accommodate any and all of your needs including special dietary restrictions.

    The boat is yours and we are here to make this experience an unforgettable one! Celebrating a special occasion? Let us know and we can surprise your party!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Departure Point: Honokohau Small Boat Harbor

    Address: Honokohau Marina Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua Kona, HI 96740

    We are on the North side of the harbor

    Our boats and trucks are easy to spot, they’re all painted with vibrant octopus tentacles!

    (GPS is not dependable in Hawaii)

End point

  • Departure Point: Honokohau Small Boat Harbor

    Address: Honokohau Marina Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua Kona, HI 96740

    We are on the North side of the harbor

    Our boats and trucks are easy to spot, they’re all painted with vibrant octopus tentacles!

    (GPS is not dependable in Hawaii)

Using your ticket

Aloha,

Thank you for booking with Kona Ocean Adventures. Our entire team looks forward to welcoming you!

Mahalo,

The Kona Ocean Adventure Crew

How to Find Our Boat

Our boats and trucks are easy to spot, they’re both painted with vibrant octopus tentacles!

(GPS is not dependable in Hawaii)From the North…(From The Mauna Kea, Hapuna Prince, Mauna Lani Bay, Fairmont Orchid,Hilton Waikoloa, Outrigger Marriott Waikoloa, Kona Village or Four Seasons)

Take HWY 19 South back toward Kona Airport. Approx. 5 miles past the airport or 4 traffic lights. Look for the sign Honokohau marina on your right hand side and make that right on kealakehe parkway. Follow the road until you can make another right. Go along that road, you will see gentry’s marina, sea store deli, gas station… and the road ends on a big open parking lot. Once at the parking lot, go left towards the boat ramp and look for our boat vibrantly painted with octopus tentacles “KONA OCEAN ADVENTURES” on a trailer attached to a pickup truck covered with stickers of dolphins, manta rays, whales, snorkelers, and scuba divers. You can’t miss us.

From the South…(From King Kamehameha Hotel, Royal Kona Resort,Kona Coast resort, Sheraton keauhou)

Head North on HWY 19 towards Kona Airport. Approx. 2.5 miles from Kailua-Kona turn left at the Harbor entrance, Look for the sign Honokohau marina and make that right on kealakehe parkway. Follow the road until you can make your next immediate right. Go along that road, you will see gentry’s marina, sea store deli, gas station… and the road ends on a big open parking lot. Once at the parking lot, go left towards the boat ramp and look for our boat “KONA OCEAN ADVENTURES” on a trailer attached to a white pickup truck coverer with stickers of dolphins, manta rays, whales, snorkelers, and scuba divers. You can’t miss us.

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

  • Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive unless you are doing a discovery dive. (min. 10 years old)

Traveller ratings

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