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Description
| Slide down the Fair Wind II's
water slide into the pristine waters of Kealakekua Bay, a
marine sanctuary, and enjoy snorkeling or diving with 80-100 feet
visibility! |
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Location: Keauhou
Bay, South Hawaii
Time: Morning/Afternoon
Duration: 4.5hrs/3.5hrs
Available: Varies
Transportation: N/A |
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Kealakekua Bay is the highest rated Hawaii snorkeling
destination on the Big Island! The spectacular marine sanctuary offers
an abundance of colorful tropical fish, a variety of beautiful coral
reefs and visibility often to 100 feet. The calm, protected waters and
sunny skies of Kealakekua Bay provide superior snorkeling and
diving year round, with the water temperature averaging 76F.
Everything you will need for snorkeling is provided masks, snorkels,
fins, etc. The friendly crew of the Fair Wind II will
cater to your every need. The spacious boat offers plenty of room for
relaxing in the sun or shade, and the water slide is sure to please
the kids and kids at heart! |
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The Tour Operator: The
award-winning Fair Wind Cruises has been providing exclusive Hawaii
snorkeling excursions to Kealakekua Bay for 31 years. The Hawaii Visitors Bureau
has honored Fair Wind Cruises with the "Keep it Hawaii" Award For
Environmental Preservation. The Fair Wind Kealakekua Bay Snorkel cruise has
also been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for Best Snorkel Cruise on
the Big Island by the West Hawaii Today magazine.
The Boat: The Fair Wind II
features an upper sun deck, fully covered cabin, water slide, high dive
platform, two stairways for easy access in and out of the water, fully equipped
bar and galley, two spacious restrooms, fresh water showers, and is wheelchair
accessible.
Hawaii Snorkeling Booking Options:
Alternative
Schedule (November 1st
- December 14th, 2008)
*Due to the dry dock
of Fair Wind II, all of the tours will be held onboard Hula Kai,
a luxury yacht.
- Deluxe
Morning Luncheon Cruise (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun - 4.5 Hours): This
4.5 hour cruise departs daily from Keahou Bay and includes
2.5 hours of snorkeling at pristine Kealakekua Bay. Includes
a tropical continental breakfast of bagels and cream cheese,
muffins, Danish, fresh island fruit, 100% Kona coffee, herbal
tea and juice and delicious BBQ lunch of cheeseburgers, garden
burgers, hot dogs, condiments, pasta salad, fresh pineapple,
chips, cookies, soft drinks and tropical fruit juice (no host
bar available).
- Afternoon Snack Cruise (Mon, Wed & Fri
- 3.5 Hours): Includes soft drinks, juice, and snacks
(no host bar available). (No
Lunch)
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Regular Schedule
- Popular! Deluxe
Morning Luncheon Cruise (Daily - 4.5 Hours): This
4.5 hour cruise departs daily from Keahou Bay and includes 2.5 hours
of snorkeling at pristine Kealakekua Bay. Includes a tropical continental
breakfast of bagels and cream cheese, muffins, Danish, fresh island fruit,
100% Kona coffee, herbal tea and juice and delicious BBQ lunch of cheeseburgers,
garden burgers, hot dogs, condiments, pasta salad, fresh pineapple, chips,
cookies, soft drinks and tropical fruit juice (no host bar available).
- Afternoon Snack Cruise (Tu, Th & Sat - 3.5 Hours): Includes
soft drinks, juice, and snacks (no host bar available). (No
Lunch)
- Deluxe Afternoon Cruise (Mon, Wed & Fri
- 4.5 Hours): This 4.5 hour cruise
is available during spring and summer season only. Guests
are served BBQ cheeseburgers, garden burgers (for vegetarians), hot dogs,
complete condiments, pasta salad, fresh pineapple, chips, cookies, soft drinks
and tropical fruit juice. Complimentary beverages including beer, wine, and
soft drinks are served on the return trip. A no-host bar is open during the
cruise.
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Location: Kealakekua Bay, South Hawaii
- Check-in at Keauhou Bay, South
Hawaii
Time & Duration: *The times are approximate and are subject to
change
- Alternative Schedule (11/1/08 - 12/14/08)
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Check-in |
Departure |
Duration |
Return |
| Deluxe Morning Luncheon Cruise (Mon,
Wed, Fri & Sun) |
8:30am |
9:00am |
4.5 hrs |
1:30pm |
| Afternoon Snack Cruise (Mon, Wed, Fri) |
1:30pm |
2:00pm |
3.5 hrs |
5:30pm |
- Regular Schedule (12/15/08 - )
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Check-in |
Departure |
Duration |
Return |
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Deluxe Morning Luncheon Cruise |
8:30am |
9:00am |
4.5
hrs |
1:30pm |
| Afternoon Snack Cruise (Tu, Th & Sat) |
1:30pm |
2:00pm |
3.5
hrs |
5:30pm |
| Deluxe Afternoon Cruise (Mon, Wed & Fri) |
1:30pm |
2:00pm |
4.5 hrs |
6:30pm |
Days
of Operation:
- Alternative Schedule (11/1/08 - 12/14/08)
- Deluxe Morning Luncheon Cruise - Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun
- Afternoon
Snack Cruise - Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
- Regular Schedule (12/15/08 - )
- Deluxe Morning Luncheon Cruise - 7 days a week
- Afternoon Snack Cruise - Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
- Deluxe Afternoon Cruise - Monday, Wednesday & Friday
(Spring & Summer Season Only)
Transportation: N/A
- The drive time from Kailua-Kona to Keahou is around 20-30min depending on
the traffic condition
| Comment Board |
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Great for kids: 
great time. Amazing staff. Great with kids. Boogie boards with undersea viewers. Fantastic
Fair Winds Staff were very friendly and professional. Service felt very personalized even with such a large amount of people. Boat was very comfortable and we had a very pleasant journey to the Captain Cook Monument (our snorkel spot). K
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Great staff and views:
Staff was very knowledgable and friendly. We did the afternoon cruise and were amazed by how many people they fit onto the boat...it was huge. The snorkling was great and it was easily modifed for all ability levels from small (2 yr old) ch
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Wanting and Getting Adventure:
After two weeks on Island and doing many things, we reflected on our wonderful adventure with the Fair Wind gang. From the Wahines at the check in to the crew on board an awesome time was had by all. We made friends along the way and had
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This trip is highly recommended for anyone that goes to Hawaii. The crew is nice and experienced, and the experience is fun
This was the best snorkel experience I ever had. The crew is very nice. I saw many amazing things, such as coral, beautiful fish, and sea turtles. I even got extremely close to about 20 dolphins. The boat is also nicely equipped with a wate
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Age/ Unit |
*Price |
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Deluxe Morning Luncheon Cruise (until December 14th, 2008) / No Transportation
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Adult/Child (13 & over)
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$119.00
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Child (5-12)
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$74.99
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Deluxe Morning Luncheon Cruise (from December 15th, 2008) / No Transportation
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Adult/Child (13 & over)
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$119.00
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Child (4-12)
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$74.99
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Toddler (3 & under)
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$29.00
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Afternoon Snack Cruise / No Transportation
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Adult/Child (13 & over)
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$74.99
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Child (4-12)
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$44.99
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Toddler (3 & under)
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$0.00
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Inclusions:
Deluxe Morning Luncheon Cruise (until December 14th, 2008): Snorkeling Equipment (Snorkel, Mask, Fins)/Soft Drinks/Snacks/Lunch/Breakfast
Deluxe Morning Luncheon Cruise (from December 15th, 2008): Snorkeling Equipment (Snorkel, Mask, Fins)/Soft Drinks/Snacks/Lunch/Breakfast
Afternoon Snack Cruise: Snorkeling Equipment (Snorkel, Mask, Fins)/Soft Drinks/Snacks
Deluxe Morning Luncheon Cruise (until December 14th, 2008):
Required Items to Bring & Attire
Swimwear
/Please wear your swimsuit to the activity.
Deluxe Morning Luncheon Cruise (from December 15th, 2008):
Required Items to Bring & Attire
Swimwear
/Please wear your swimsuit to the activity.
Afternoon Snack Cruise:
Required Items to Bring & Attire
Swimwear
/Please wear your swimsuit to the activity.
/Valid, Government-Issued Photo ID
Cancellation Policy: Any cancellations made within 24
hours of the activity start time will be subject to a(n)
100% charge.
*This cancellation policy is set by the activity provider.
Cancellation Service Fee: No (0%) Cancellation Service Fee is applied for cancellations made outside of the above cancellation policy set by the activity provider.
*The prices are not inclusive of tax & fees
GE Tax (4.166%)
will be added to the price above.
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