Hula Kai is the Big Island's newest snorkel & dive catamaran - designed and built specifically for those seeking Hawaii's ultimate snorkel and dive cruise. Hula Kai's unique Hydrofoil Technology allows for the faster speeds and smoother rides than other conventional catamarans, many remote and exotic destinations are now easily accessible. This is an adventure not to be missed!

Fair Wind's new 55' Teknicraft Catamaran has been designed and built to accommodate guests who seek the very best in luxury, comfort and technology. The new vessel seats 42 passengers.

Morning Snorkel Adventure Cruise
5 Hours: Daily 9:30am - 2:30pm
Enjoy two snorkel/dive destinations along the Kona Coast aboard Fair Wind's newest vessel, Hula Kai. This 5-hour cruise departs daily from Keauhou Bay and includes two unique snorkel destinations, snorkel gear, and instruction. Guests will enjoy a continental breakfast and gourmet barbecue lunch grilled to perfection aboard the new catamaran. Additional options available for purchase are one tank Scuba dives, and a no host bar.

Manta Night Snorkel
2 Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 6pm - 8pm
Join them aboard Fair Wind's luxury vessel, Hula Kai , for one of the most exhilarating experiences in Hawaii. Mantas are very gentle - no teeth, stingers or barbs. Thet are simply big and beautiful with wingspans that can exceed 15 feet in width! These "Gentle Giants" visit us nightly to feed on the plankton that is attracted by Hula Kai's bright lighting. An incredibly fun and safe activity for all! This cruise includes warm soup & bread rolls, snack mix, hot drinks (tea, coffee & hot chocolate), snorkel gear, wetsuit and instruction. Wine and beer available for purchase. Transportation is not included.

Whale Watch Cruise
3 Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 3pm - 6pm
Guests enjoy a scenic coastal cruise while our onboard marine experts share their knowledge through lectures, visuals, and firsthand commentary. During the three-hour expedition, learn about the history and development of the humpback whales and about Hawaii’s ancient connection to these gentle underwater giants through the Hawaiian kumulipo (creation chants). They will also interpret the humpback whale’s behavior in the chilly coasts of Alaska, where they feed, and in the warm waters of Hawaii, where they mate and give birth. Snacks and tropical juice are included. A no host bar is open during the cruise.

Deluxe Morning Luncheon Cruise
4.5 Hours: Daily 9:00am - 1:30pm
Don't miss the opportunity to experience this award winning snorkel cruise to historic Kealakekua Bay. This 4-1/2 hour cruise departs daily from Keauhou Bay and includes 2-1/2 hours of snorkeling at pristine Kealakekua Bay, snorkel gear, instruction, and a 15' water slide. Guests are served a tropical continental breakfast of bagels and cream cheese, muffins, danish, fresh island fruit, 100% Kona coffee grown on our estate farm, herbal tea, and juice. Lunch includes BBQ cheeseburgers, garden burgers, hot dogs, complete condiments, pasta salad, fresh pineapple, chips, cookies, soft drinks, and tropical fruit juice. A no-host bar is open during the cruise. Transportation is not included.

Afternoon Snack Cruise
3.5 Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 2pm - 5:30pm
Experience the same hospitality and snorkel destination as on the morning cruise, aboard our afternoon cruise. This 3-1/2 hour cruise departs daily from Keauhou Bay with a minimum of 25 passengers. It includes 1-1/2 hours of snorkeling at pristine Kealakekua Bay, snorkel gear, instruction, and a 15' water slide. Guests are served snacks of fresh island fruit, snack mix, and tropical fruit juice. A no-host bar is open during the cruise. Transportation is not included.

Deluxe Afternoon Cruise
4.5 Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 2pm - 6:30pm
Check-in at 1:30 PM. Bring towels, sunscreen, sun hat, etc. (storage boxes available on catamaran). The Fair Wind II departs Keauhou Bay at 2 PM. You will enjoy a beautiful Kona afternoon cruise along the coastline to Kealakekua Bay. There is 2 1/2 hours for fun at Kealakekua Bay which includes two 15-foot water slides and high jump platform from the top deck!
While at the bay, the captain fires up the grill on the boat and cooks Fair Wind cheeseburgers and gardenburgers for a late lunch (plenty of snacks also included during the cruise). We serve the tastiest cheeseburgers in paradise that even Jimmy Buffet has only dreamed of. We serve several varieties of beer at the bar along with many other libations available for purchase.

Rates are per person including 4.166% state tax.

Cancellation Penalties: For all optional vacation tours - activities and tour routings are subject to change without notice. Generally tours canceled outside of 48 hours will not have cancel penalties. No shows are subject to no refund. Tours missed due to illness will be entitled to a full refund if physicians papers are submitted.

The Pawai Bay Snorkel Cruise operates daily with a tour time of approximately four and a half hours. Pier check-in time is 8:30am. The cruise to Pawai Bay, a protected marine preserve just north Kailua-Kona, includes a continental breakfast and buffet style deli lunch. Beer and soda available at additional charge. Snorkel gear and water toys included along with instruction. Many beautiful Hawaiian reef fish abound in this preservation area. Bathing suit, towels, cover-ups, sunscreen and sun glasses are recommended items to bring on the cruise. Transportation is NOT included.

Pawaii Bay Afternoon Snack Cruise Tour operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Pier check-in time is 1:00pm. Includes 3 hour cruise, Kona coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, tropical fruits, cheese and crackers, Maui potato chips, 1-1/2 hour snorkel stop and equipment. Bathing suit, towels, cover-ups, sunscreen and sun glasses are recommended items to bring on the cruise. Transportation is NOT included.

Pawaii Bay Whale Watch Cruise operates daily on a seasonal basis. Pier check-in times 9:30am and 1:00pm. Includes 3 hour cruise, Kona coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, tropical fruits, cheese, crackers and Maui potato chips. Bring a camera. Transportation is NOT included. No host bar for alcoholic beverages.
Please call Aloha VIP Tours upon arrival in Hawaii (877) 350-8855 to confirm pick-up time and location.

** Due to new Homeland Security Procedures all passengers may be subject to a random search of their personal effects (including carry ons) and all passengers must be able to provide identification upon the request of vessel personnel as proof of his/her identity. Due to these changes it is imperative that each guest have a valid ID with them at all times. **

Rates are per person including 4.166% state tax.