Hula Kai

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The Hula Kai is the Kona Coast’s newest, most technologically advanced snorkel vessel. This boat uses hydrofoil technology for improved stability and speed, and allows them to access more remote destinations including sea caves and lava flows that are less than 50 years old. Hula Kai is designed and built specifically for the ultimate snorkel and dive adventure.

The boat is equipped with very comfortable lounge-styled seating with arm and head rests. The wide steps on each side of the boat provide easy access into the ocean. A fresh-water shower is available to rinse off when you finish your snorkeling.

Also available as an on-board optional upgrade are Sea Rockets  - underwater propulsion vehicles designed for advanced snorkelers seeking an easier way of ‘free-diving’.  Sea Rockets enable guests the opportunity to cover vast underwater areas in a short time, seeing more extensive underwater topography along with Hawaii’s unique marine creatures including moray eels, octopus, triggerfish, yellow tang and eagle rays.

The Hula Kai is an “upscale” premium snorkel trip. The minimum age is 7 and there is no “child rate” … the tour cost is the same for all participants whether adults or children over the age of 7.

General Information

Duration: 5 hours

Check In: Fair Wind Cruises office at Keauhou Harbor located at the end of Kamehameha III Road about 10 minutes south of downtown Kailua-Kona.

GPS: Parking lot is located across the street from 78-7106 Kamehameha III Road, Kailua-Kona, HI Click to view map

Tour includes: Breakfast includes egg frittatas, croissants, yogurt & granola, tropical island fruit, 100% Kona Coffee grown on our estate farm, herbal tea, and juice.  BBQ lunch includes Hawaii raised grass-fed beef burgers, teriyaki chicken tenders, vegetarian garden burgers, pasta salad, and tossed salad with homemade salad dressings. . Cash bar is also available on-board.

Gear Provided: Snorkel gear including masks with built in prescription, SUPs, underwater view boxes, inner tubes and other flotation devices.  They also offer reef friendly sunscreen at check in and on board. Hula Kai

Restrictions: Minimum age is 7.  Guests need to know how to swim and have previous snorkel experience.  Minimum age to use Sea Rockets is 18 years old. Cost is $25 per half hour.

What to Bring & Wear: Swim wear, towel, sun-protection and a light cover-up or jacket

Vessel: 55′ Teknicraft power catamaran

Capacity: 40

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the start of the event. 72 hours for parties with 10 or more.

Payment: The tour cost is charged by Fair Wind Cruises at the time your reservation is confirmed with their office.

Cruise Ship Passengers

The Hula Kai is available for cruise ship passengers whose itinerary shows a 7am arrival in Kona. A cab ride of 10-12 minutes from the cruise ship dock in Kona is required. Check-in time is 9am. Kona is a tendering situation, so ample time is required to make it to shore. If your cruise ship is scheduled to arrive at 7am or is spending the previous night in Kona, this tour will fit your schedule.

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