Big Island Snorkeling Travel Guide

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Big Island Snorkeling Travel Tips

By Ludmilla Alexander

  • Swim alongside green sea turtles at Punaluu on the southeast side of the island near Naalehu.
  • Head to Hapuna Beach on the Kohala Coast—snorkeling is popular at the south end near the coral reef.
  • See farther on the west side of Big Island. Visibility is typically better here than on Hilo, to the east.

Hawaii's Big Island Travel Guide

The Big Island of Hawaii—the island that lends its name to the entire 1,500-mile-long Hawaiian archipelago—is where Mother Nature pulled out all the stops. Simply put, it's spectacular. Read More

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Hotels

from: $435

Kona Village Resort

Best Resorts & Lodges
Queen Kaahumanu Highway
Kailua - Kona (Big Island), HI 96740 Map

Distance: 13.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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from: $189

Hilton Waikoloa Village

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425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Kamuela, HI 96743 Map

Distance: 20.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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from: $199

The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii

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One North Kaniku Drive
Kohala Coast, HI 96743 Map

Distance: 23.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Place of Refuge Dive and Snorkel Site

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Good For Snorkeling
20 miles south of Kailua-Kona
Big Island, Hawaii

Distance: 5.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Divers will encounter a multitude of sea creatures beneath the clear water—turtles, eels, and... Read More
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Anaeho'omalu Beach/Bay

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Good For Snorkeling
Off Hwy. 19, NW Hawaii
Hwy. 19 and Waikoloa Rd.
Big Island, Hawaii

Distance: 20.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Diving and snorkeling are unbeatable at this salt and pepper sand beach. The historical King's... Read More
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Kahalu'u Beach Park

Good For Snorkeling
South of Kahalui-Kona
Big Island, Hawaii

Distance: 4.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Incredible underwater scenes await snorkelers in Kahalu'u's calm sea. Vibrant coral, rock... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Big Island

Distance (mi.)
Kona/Big Island Keahole Airport 6.1 map
Maui Kahului Airport 91.6 map
Honolulu/Oahu International Airport 171.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Big Island

Distance (mi.)
Hilo/Big Island Hilo International Airport 61.8 map
Hoolehua Molokai Airport 117.8 map

Flight Deals to Big Island

Originating From
Honolulu (HNL) to Kona (KOA) $103
Seattle (SEA) to Kona (KOA) $386
Portland, OR (PDX) to Kona (KOA) $388
Oakland (OAK) to Kona (KOA) $434
San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA) $480

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