Community members share their Big Island snorkeling trip reports, suggestions, questions, and answers.
By Tom & Jan Turner – (Jamestown, PA)I wanted to share our Big Island and Maui snorkeling trip report. On September 7, 2018, my wife and I had the wonderful opportunity to fly to Hawaii … Read more
By Bucha – (Colorado)I wanted to share some information about snorkeling the Big Island of Hawaii for people with disabilities. We have just returned from our first trip there. I am a cripple since childhood. … Read more
One Night With Mantas, Big Island Hawaii By Gary – (Los Angeles, CA) Our experience snorkeling at night with mantas on the Big Island was a little different from the other posts on this page … Read more
By Cathy Duffy – (Racine, WI)We will be on the Big Island Hawaii next summer and I would like find some good spots for snorkeling with kids; they will be 11, 10, 9 and 4 … Read more
By Stacey – (Bedford, TX)I have one day to snorkel on the Big Island, Hawaii. I am wondering which you would choose, Two Steps or Captain Cook? I can see you love the Place of … Read more
By Mangobingo – (Puna)I just got back home from snorkeling off the rocks near Ke’ei Beach on the Big Island, Hawaii. We really liked this spot – fun entry off rocks into deep water, several … Read more
By Mangobingo – (Puna)I wanted to share another Hilo shoreline snorkeling option. You’re right that the Richardson’s/Leleiwi area is one of the best snorkeling spots on the east side of the Big Island, Hawaii. However, … Read more
By Brenda – (Winnipeg, Manitoba)Last March when we were on our vacation we went snorkeling at our favorite spot, Honaunau on the Big Island Hawaii. Suddenly were joined by a very curious and friendly Monk … Read more
Snorkeling at Kahalu’u Beach Park – Big Island Hawaii By Heather Felkey – (California) We recommend snorkeling at Kahalu’u Beach Park on the Big Island, Hawaii. In September 2010, we stayed at the Kona Coast … Read more
By Tim M. – (Chicago)The snorkeling at the Old Airport in Kona on the Big Island Hawaii is not to be missed. You feel a little bad about being able to see it for free … Read more
I found great snorkeling at the end of the road at Puako on the Big Island of Hawaii. The afternoon that I arrived back on the island for a vacation, I was snorkeling-deprived. My friends … Read more