Snorkeled the Big Island Hawaii May 2023
By Dave Slonecker We’ve snorkeled the Big Island Hawaii twice in the last year. Once in May 2023 and once in October 2022. Here are some of the spots we explored. We had good snorkeling … Read more
Big Island Snorkeling Community Posts
Community members share their Big Island snorkeling trip reports, suggestions, questions, and answers.
Our Big Island and Maui Snorkeling Trip – September 2018
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
Big Island Snorkeling for People With Disabilities
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
Three Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Big Island Posts
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
Snorkeling With Kids on the Big Island, Hawaii?
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
One Day to Snorkel on the Big Island Hawaii?
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
Great Snorkeling at Ke’ei Beach Big Island Hawaii
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
Hilo Shoreline Snorkeling Possibilities – Big Island Hawaii
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
Monty the Monk Seal – Big Island Hawaii
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
Three Kahalu’u Big Island Snorkeling Posts
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
Snorkeling Old Airport in Kona Big Island
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
Great Snorkeling at End of the Road Puako – Big Island
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