The Big IslandTours and Activities

Photo of Captain Zodiac Wild Dolphin Swim
The Big Island • Day Cruises

Captain Zodiac Wild Dolphin Swim

$130

Exploring the Big Island’s Kona Coast on Captain Zodiac’s 24-foot “RIBs” is the experience of a lifetime! For 38 years, Captain Zodiac has introduced visitors to an array of natrure’s secret wonders that can only be experienced in a Zodiac Raft. The small group atmosphere of our expedition allows for a personal and intimate tour. Your captains/naturalists will tell stories of Hawaiian history and culture, island geology, and many marine species that you will encounter - and, for purposes of this trip, that will mainly be spinner dolphins.  If the conditions are right you'll get to meet them up close and personal, in the water!

Photo of Captain Zodiac Beat the Crowd Raft Expedition
The Big Island • Day Cruises

Captain Zodiac Beat the Crowd Raft Expedition

$130

Exploring the Big Island’s Kona Coast on Captain Zodiac’s 24-foot “RIBs” is the experience of a lifetime! For 38 years, Captain Zodiac has introduced visitors to an array of natrure’s secret wonders that can only be experienced in a Zodiac Raft. The small group atmosphere of our expedition allows for a personal and intimate tour. Snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve, site of the Captain Cook monument. These highly maneuverable, military Zodiacs can get you close up to the many lava tubes, sea caves and blow holes of this rugged coastline. Keep a sharp eye, for you will see and encounter pods of Hawaiian spinner dolphins, sea turtles and (from December to April) humpback whales! Your captains/naturalists will tell stories of Hawaiian history and culture, island geology, and many marine species that you will encounter.

Photo of Hilo Bay Banana Boat Rides
The Big Island • Day Cruises

Hilo Bay Banana Boat Rides

$49

Our newest and most exciting tour we have added is our exhilarating Banana Boat Rides!!!  A unique, fun experience for almost all ages! Come explore Hilo Bay and the surrounding waters from the thrill of a speedy banana boat with up to 5 others. Banana boats accommodate up to six passengers, so rides are guaranteed to be a personal, unique experience with your friends and family. You'll have tons of fun on a ride tailored to your group, whether they want a wild or a mild time on the water. You'll blast around Hilo Bay in the calm protected waters around Coconut Island and Reeds Bay with spectacular views in the distance of the Hamakua Coast and Mauna Kea Crater. Life jackets are provided and required to be worn by all passengers. Your banana boat ride lasts 30 minutes, and you will have a time of your life on this thrill ride! You may even run into some friendly local dolphins that want to join in on all the fun or catch a glimpse of a manta ray jumping out of the water!