Big Island Snorkeling Tours Ranked by Seasickness Risk
We scored 14 snorkeling tours in Big Island from their listings. 5 tours of 14 score 2 or lower on our 1–5 seasickness risk scale. The calmest options are Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch (Hang Loose Boat Tours); Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay (Fair Wind Cruises).
This score is our estimate from the listing’s description, not an operator figure. How we score.
| Tour | Seasickness risk | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch
“Please be sure to check-in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740” |
2/5 | $77 | Check dates |
Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona
“We do not snorkel in Kealakekua Bay.” |
2/5 | $184 | Check dates |
Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay
“When you join us, you’re in the hands of professionals dedicated to safety, comfort, and making your time at Kealakekua Bay truly unforgettable.” |
2/5 | $194 | Check dates |
Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast
“Spend your morning exploring the Big Island, then board the eco-friendly Fair Wind II for an afternoon of snorkeling highlights in Kealakekua Bay - relaxed, scenic, and perfectly timed.” |
2/5 | $144 | Check dates |
Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island
“Staying close to the Kona coast as we travel south towards Kealakekua Bay, we watch closely for any interesting marine life.” |
2/5 | $109 | Check dates |
Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona
“Estimate from activity type” |
3/5 | $75 | Check dates |
KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings
“Estimate from activity type” |
3/5 | $30 | Check dates |
Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona
“Estimate from activity type” |
3/5 | $145 | Check dates |
3 Hour Big Island Dolphin Watch Boat Tour, Snorkeling & BBQ Lunch
“Estimate from activity type” |
3/5 | $150 | Check dates |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
“Join us for a memorable and magical moment of a night snorkel with beautiful manta rays gracefully gliding through the water.” |
4/5 | $94 | Check dates |
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona Big Island Manta Rays Guaranteed
“This is an open ocean experience at night.” |
4/5 | $30 | Check dates |
Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
“Motion sickness medication” |
4/5 | $127 | Check dates |
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island
“Confident Swimmer: - Comfortable swimming in the open ocean at night.” |
4/5 | $125 | Check dates |
2 Hour Big Island Reef Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Tour
“Embark on an unforgettable 2-hour afternoon adventure along Kona's beautiful West Coast aboard KIBOU, our custom-built speedboat designed for exploring Hawaii's incredible coastline.” |
4/5 | $88 | Check dates |
Questions
Which snorkeling tour in Big Island is best if I get seasick?
Start with Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch (Hang Loose Boat Tours); Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay (Fair Wind Cruises); Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona (Body Glove Cruises). Their listings describe the calmest water or most stable boats. Our score is an estimate from the listing text.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.
Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.
More about snorkeling tours in Big Island
- Minimum age
- Non-swimmer friendly
- Pregnancy
- Solo-friendly
- Restroom on board
- Adults only
- Extra cash fees
- Photos included
- Stairs and elevators
- Wheelchair access