World class SNORKELING, FISHING, and WHALE WATCHING
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Kailua-Kona Private Charters
KAILUA-KONA, HI
World class SNORKELING, FISHING, and WHALE WATCHING
Kona’s
Private Charters
KAILUA-KONA, HI
A once in a lifetime adventure...
Ocean Blue Kona welcomes you aboard!
We offer the ultimate full service experience in an intimate setting. Because we offer only private charters, you and your party can decide whether you want to snorkel, whale watch or wildlife search, fish, or all of the above! We strive to give you a memorable and customizable experience that you will carry with you for life.
UliUli Moana is a 27ft World Cat 6 passenger vessel. She is quick and maneuverable. A perfect vessel to get in and out of tight coves, stay close to wildlife, and zip quickly up and down the coast to our destinations. She offers big boat comforts with an intimate feel. She has a bathroom, a fresh water shower, and a day bed if you and your party would like to lounge.
We offer a number of tour options that we are certain you'll love!
Private Snorkeling Adventures
We transport you to nearby reefs and bays for a day of siteseeing and snorkeling with the opportunity to swim with some of the most elegant residents of the ocean.
Deluxe Sunset Cruise
Cruise down the Kona coast and enjoy the beautiful sunset while learning about the rich local history of the area. Our most relaxing and majestic experience.
Deluxe Private Charters
Book a private charter to reserve the entire boat exclusively for your party. Customize your tour to your liking to create a unique experience. You choose how you would like to spend your day on the water.
Fishing Tours
Come and catch dinner with us. We focus on light tackle bottom fishing because it is the most fun and interactive way to catch some of the best eating fish Kona has to offer.
Whale Watching
We offer a seasonal whale watching cruise December - April each year. Take a cruise and witness a small piece of the awe inspiring Humpback whale migration.
We offer ceremonial ash scattering and other custom ceremony/party requests on all tour options.
Please specify any special requests in your comments while booking, or feel free to give us a call!
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of equipment should I bring?
Hat, sunglasses & a smile!
What is provided?
- Beverages (water, juice, sports drinks)
- Light breakfast (AM tours)
- Lunch (AM tours)
- Snacks (afternoon tours)
- Towels
- Sunscreen
- Go Pros with take home SD cards
- Snorkel gear
- Flotation devices
- Prescription snorkel masks (-1.5 to -6.5; additional prescriptions available on request)
May we bring our own snorkel gear?
Yes, you may bring your own snorkel gear if you would like. However, as part of our safety protocol, we ask that you leave your full-face snorkel masks at home.
What is your cancellation policy?
We offer a full refund on all charters with 72 hours notice.
Do you have a restroom?
Yes we do! We have a marine head on board available for you and your party.
Will I get seasick?
It is hard to say whether or not you will get seasick. If you are worried you might, feel free to take over-the-counter nausea medicine available at most stores around here! We will also have some peppermint oil on the boat that may help ease the sickness.
Find Us
Address:
Ocean Blue Kona
Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Finding us on an App or GPS: On Google Maps, iOS Maps, or Waze, search for Ocean Blue Kona. This will take you to the meeting location.
DO NOT use the address for Honokohau Marina, as it will lead you to the wrong location.
Directions:
From Highway 19 you turn WEST (towards the ocean) on Kealakehe Pkwy by the “Honokohau Marina and Small Boat Harbor” sign.
Take the first RIGHT to go to the NORTH side of the harbor, passing Gentry’s and the tall boat storage building on the left.
We will meet you in the grassy area behind the public restroom. We will embark from one of the two boat ramps on either side of the parking area.
Travel time varies depending on where you are staying, but generally the travel time to the harbor is as listed below:
– Kona International Airport: 20 minutes
– Waikoloa resorts: 40 minutes
– Kailua-Kona town: 15 minutes
About Us
We are a small family-owned business and are proud to be serving you on the Kona coast. In August of 2023 the Lahaina wildfire claimed everything we had worked so hard to gain. We lost our home, our boat, our jobs, and our community all in one day, just days before our first baby was born. After we had our son, Kade, we moved to Kona looking for a fresh start and somewhere to call home.
Ocean Blue Kona came to us at the perfect time and we were in the perfect position to pour our hearts into this company. Kevin, Kade’s dad and Ocean Blue Kona’s captain, worked in the Maui waters as a captain for 8 years and crewed for years before. During that time he learned how to read whale behavior, catch fish, and provide an awesome experience for guests. He has since perfected his dad jokes since becoming a father. Tasha, Kade’s mom, is the voice behind the phone calls and the one doing a happy dance every time we get a booking. If you hear a baby in the background, you know why. Moving to Kona has been the most healing place and we are so grateful to call Big Island home.
We look forward to having you aboard and having you be part of our Ohana!