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Kailua-Kona

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For guests staying in Kailua-Kona hotels, nestled at the bottom of Hualalai Volcano, this area is a bustling seaside town where balmy weather conditions and crystalline waters make it optimal for almost any ocean adventure. Kailua-Kona was once home to Hawaii’s greatest kings and today this city center is the perfect spot for those who seek area attractions that resonate with rich tradition and history, from petroglyphs and battlefields to sanctuaries and ancient temples.
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53 Activities Availability varies by date for all activities.
Feel the spirit of Aloha, and enjoy the best oceanfront luau experience at the Royal Kona Resort
Dine on a traditional Polynesian dinner buffet accompanied by an open bar with premium drinks
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Evening
3.5 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Wed / Fri Only, Wheelchair accessible
Recently booked 3 times!
Enjoy an exclusive cruise aboard a 51-foot luxury sailing catamaran yacht for maximum 6 guests
Spacious settings with 4 cabins, 4 restrooms, air conditioning, indoor, outdoor and lounging areas
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon / Evening
Daily
Enjoy a award-winning Kealakekua Bay snorkeling tour with Fair Wind Cruises
Have a deluxe experience on the 4.5-hour Morning Cruise. Plant-Based breakfast & lunch included
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Morning / Afternoon
4 - 5 hour(s)
Daily
Recently booked 2 times!
Have an authentic luau experience on the Big Island of Hawaii with Kona's most popular luau show
Watch the arrival of the Royal Court of King Kamehameha, accompanied by the ancient chants of Hawaii
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Evening
3 hour(s)
Sun / Tue / Wed / Thu Only, Wheelchair accessible
Watch the sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea
Stargaze from the slopes of Mauna Kea using large portable telescopes and high power lasers
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Afternoon
4.5 - 8.5 hour(s)
Daily
Enjoy a 3-hour sunset dinner cruise aboard Body Glove with live music
Includes Hawaiian-style dinner, live entertainment and one cocktail
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Afternoon
3.5 hour(s)
Sun / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only, Wheelchair accessible
Enjoy the only Big Island stargazing tour featuring evening stargazing & daytime solar viewing
Look to the heavens using a large aperture Dobsonian telescope, the best telescope to see the skies
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Afternoon / Evening
4 - 7.5 hour(s)
Sun / Mon / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Delight in the awe-inspiring Hawaiian sunset at Mauna Kea summit
After a picnic-style dinner, enjoy a narrated stargazing at the Mauna Kea Visitor Center
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Afternoon
5 - 9 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Swim with Manta Rays in Hawaii and choose from a 2.5-hour sunset & 2-hour moonlight cruise
Includes beverages, snacks, hot cocoa, wetsuit & snorkel gear. Small-group tour for up to 18 guests
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Evening
2.5 - 3 hour(s)
Daily
Recently booked 2 times!
Join a relaxing 90-min Sunset Cruise. Sail along the scenic Kona coast and enjoy tropical cocktails
Includes snacks and 2 Drinks. Enjoy Happy Hour Specials! $1 Beers & $2 Cocktails
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Evening
2 hour(s)
Sun / Mon / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Enjoy a 2-hour manta ray dive tour with an expert guide. Sunset or moonlight tours available daily
Includes hot beverages and snorkel gear
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Evening
2.5 hour(s)
Daily
Enjoy a 4.5-hour snorkel and dolphin watch tour, and cruise to a protected marine sanctuary
Includes breakfast, BBQ burger lunch, sodas, juices and snacks. Cocktails are available for purchase
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
5 hour(s)
Daily, Wheelchair accessible
Join Hawaii Nautical on a exciting 90-minutes morning or afternoon whale watching tour
If you don't see whales, you can come back again for free!! Includes unlimited soft drinks and juice
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
2 hour(s)
Daily
Soar over the scenic Kona coastline in comfort and style on the best Big Island helicopter tour
Choose from a 45 or 60-minute flight for a bird's-eye view of a Hawaiian volcano and lush landscapes
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon / Evening
2 hour(s)
Daily, Wheelchair accessible
Dive 100 feet below the surface of the ocean in the world’s largest recreational submarine
See turtles, sharks, stingrays, yellow tangs, eels, and many other species of underwater marine life
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
2 hour(s)
Daily
Embark on a epic 2.5-hour manta ray encounter. If you don't see mantas, come back again for free!
Two daily tours available! Choose from a Sunset or Moonlight cruise and snorkel with giant mantas
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Evening
3 hour(s)
Daily
Join Iruka Hawaii on a thrilling 3-hour speed boat ride for a fun dolphin watch & snorkel tour
Swim in 2 snorkel spots to see tropical fishes, green sea turtles, and more
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
3.5 hour(s)
Sun / Tue / Thu / Sat Only
Come on board Kona's largest boat to enjoy a 2.5-hour whale watch cruise led by expert marine guides
Includes light snacks, all non-alcoholic beverages and a full service cash bar
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Afternoon
3 hour(s)
Sun / Mon / Tue / Thu / Fri / Sat Only, Wheelchair accessible
Join a 2.5-hour morning or afternoon cruise along Kona's coast to search for humpback whales
If you do not see whales during your whale watching cruise, you can go again for free
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
3 hour(s)
Daily
Explore the upper slopes of Kona and get exclusive private access onto Hualalai Volcano
Enjoy a 3-4 mile hike through untouched cloud forest with incredible vistas of the Kona coast
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
5 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Fri / Sat Only
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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

The best snorkeling tour on the island!

2025/03/24 Families with Young Children Melanie

Hosts are great, very friendly and shared historical information at sites along the way. We saw a mother and baby whale as well as hammerhead sharks on the trips to and from. The sea life at the snorkeling site were abun... more

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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Great evening

2025/03/19 Couples Kara

fun, good food, and right at hotel so we loved the ease!

Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Soooo happy we came!

2025/03/04 Couples S&R

Absolutely fabulous!
Dancers were amazing. Musicians and singers . Loved it all!

Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Snorkeling for all ages!

2025/03/03 Solo Travelers Retired&spending$$itall

Excellent crew. Very knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a positive experience. All ages can do this experience. We saw humpback whales on the boat ride to snorkeling and a pod of dolphins joined us in the bay while... more

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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Great experience!

2025/02/25 Families with Young Children Whitney S

Our experience on the boat was fantastic! The vessel was clean, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable trip. The staff was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great ... more

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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Gorgeous evening under the Hawaiian sun

2025/02/15 Families Kara

Kona sunsets are awesome, definitely our favorite. We loved that we got a night to just take it in while enjoying the ocean and awesome eats

Kailua-Kona | Book Big Island Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
For guests staying in Kailua-Kona hotels, nestled at the bottom of Hualalai Volcano, this area is a bustling seaside town where balmy weather conditions and crystalline waters make it optimal for almost any ocean adventure. Kailua-Kona was once home to Hawaii’s greatest kings and today this city center is the perfect spot for those who seek area attractions that resonate with rich tradition and history, from petroglyphs and battlefields to sanctuaries and ancient temples.