Kamanu Charters
Kamanu Charters is one of the original sailing vessels on the Big Island and has been sailing off the Kona Coastline since 1972. The Kamanu is a sailing catamaran, plain and simple. They leave from the Honokohau Marina daily on a sail to beautiful Pawai Bay. Secluded Pawai Bay is north of the harbor and is an underwater marine reserve with incredible coral formations and plenty of fish. There is limited access to this beach from the land and thus it is relatively private on a daily basis. In fact the entire sailing charter aboard the Kamanu is very private in the sense that they limit the tour to a maximum of only ten couples. The sailing portion of the trip on the Kamanu usually occurs on the return from snorkeling at Pawai Bay as the Kamanu makes use of the prevailing trade winds. While at Pawai Bay however you will enjoy the exquisite snorkeling and underwater scenery. The bay is filled with shallow shelves, ledges, caves, steep drop-offs and exotic lava formations. In addition to the hundreds of tropical fish to be seen your sail will likely include viewing some spotted eagle rays and green sea turtles. Dolphins usually become a part of your day at some point and of course whales are visible during whale season which usually runs from Christmas through Easter. The visibility at Pawai Bay is remarkable as well and is generally over one-hundred feet of crystal clear viewing. …
| Description: Deluxe morning snorkel trip to Pawai Bay, a protected area on private land, located on the Kona Coast. Enjoy real sailing on Kona's only sailing catamaran. Snorkel amidst rainbow colored reef fish, endangered sea turtles and elusive manta and eagle rays. Explore underwater terrain of coral- encrusted lava archways, ledges and caves.
Departure Point: Honokohau Marina, Kailua Kona. 2.5 miles North of Kailua town.
Operates: Daily 9:00am - check in 8:30am
Duration: 3.5 hours
(..more info) | Your Price | | Adult | $88.65 | $80.90 | | Child 12 and Under | $46.66 | $46.66 | | |
| Description: Weather permitting you will head north looking for dolphins and once spotted you get in the water for a once in a lifetime encounter. This is nothing like seeing them in captivity; you will be able to see them up close and personal in their own surroundings that they have been raised in. Then enjoy some sailing and snacks of fresh island fruit, soda, juice, beer and wine.
Departure Point: Honokohau Marina, Kailua Kona. 2.5 miles North of Kailua town.
Operates: Daily at 9:00am - check in 8:30am
Duration: 4 hours
(..more info) | Your Price | | Dolphin Snorkel | $129.70 | $121.90 | | |
| Description: This tour usually departs around 5:00pm and you arrive at the Manta Ray site in about 45 minutes, you can snorkel a bit before you watch an amazing sunset from the boat. Snacks, fresh island fruit, soda, juice, beer and wine will be served. Once dark, you will begin your journey with these amazing creatures - seeing them during the day is great, but seeing them at night feeding on all the plankton that have been drawn to lights will definitely amaze you, as you watch them come inches from your body.
Departure Point: Honokohau Marina, Kailua Kona. 2.5 miles North of Kailua town.
Operates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from around 5:00pm - times vary with season.*
Duration: 3.5 hours
(..more info) | Your Price | | Manta Snorkel | $79.32 | $74.90 | | |
| Description: Three and one half hour snorkel trip to Pawai Bay, a protected area on private land, located on the Kona Coast. Enjoy real sailing on Kona"s only sailing catamaran. Snorkel amidst rainbow colored reef fish, endangered sea turtles and elusive manta and eagle rays. Explore underwater terrain of coral-encrusted lava archways, ledges, and caves.
Departure Point: Honokohau Marina, Kailua Kona. 2.5 miles North of Kailua town.
Operates: Daily 1:30pm - check in at 1:00pm
Duration: 3 hours
(..more info) | Your Price | | Adult | $79.32 | $74.90 | | Child 12 and Under | $46.66 | $46.66 | | |
| Description: Get out on the ocean for a sunset sail. Take in the panoramic sunset views and then turn around and see the light changing colors on the mountains behind you. This trip includes two hours of real sailing. Also, there will be a full open bar that will be serving MaiTai"s, Beer and Wine.
Departure Point: Honokohau Marina, Kailua Kona. 2.5 miles North of Kailua town.
Operates: Daily: 5:00 to 7:00pm * times can vary with season.
Duration: 2 hours
(..more info) | Your Price | | Adults Only | $79.32 | $74.90 | | |
Sailing Charters on Hawaii by Kamanu Charters
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