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A Guided Tour with Snorkeling & Kayaking

There Is No Experience Necessary to Participate, but Swimming Skills Are Suggested for All Participants.

Kohala Kayak is a family-owned-and-operated business providing guided kayaking and snorkeling tours along the South Kohala coastline of the Big Island of Hawaii. Here, discover the coral gardens of Puako Reef, a marine sanctuary, where green sea turtles feed among multicolored fish. They offer a safe and friendly environment for you and your family to enjoy while learning about our area and ocean life.

Expect to see a live coral reef with an abundant assortment of colorful reef fish. The variety of tropical fish is remarkable. Water depth is about 20 feet. Water temperature is at 75º from November to March and at 80º from April to October. Visibility (depending on ocean swell) will be clear. We spend about 30 to 40 minutes at this site exploring the area. Resident green sea turtles hang out in this area. Once out of the water, a snack will be served. Casual discussion on coral reef ecology and questions answered on what was seen will then be held. After a snack, kayak about 1/2 mile to second snorkel site (2 different sites-weather dependent). Same routine as first.

Schedule

8:45—Guests meet at the Puako Boat Ramp.

9:00—Orientation—participants outfitted with snorkeling gear and given a brief orientation on paddling technique. Load the kayaks and launch.

9:15 to 12:00—Once on the water, the group will paddle about 1 mile (30 minutes) to first snorkeling site. An orientation on how to use snorkeling gear will be given for those needing it. This is especially important for first time snorkelers, so that they will be comfortable viewing fish in the water (buoyant snorkel vests available). Otherwise, experienced snorkelers can start on their own.

12:00 to 12:30—Paddle straight back to the boat ramp

All Tours Include the Following:
Certified lifeguard tour guide - Double kayaks with all necessary equipment - Plastic identification cards to take in the water - Hotel pickup & drop-offs at all Waikoloa & South Kohala resort hotels (exclusive to groups of 8 or more) - Healthy snacks - Snorkel gear - Bottled water - Equipment & tour orientation
Cooler with beverages

What to Expect: Kayaking is not a dry activity, so expect to be wet. There is no shade on kayaks.

Start Time: 9:00 a.m. You need to be here 15 minutes prior to departure (8:45).

Pax: Minimum—2, Maximum—12. There is a 6:1 guide ratio and 8-12:2 guide ratio.

Information Needed: Foot sizes for fins and Visa™ or MasterCard™ (no American Express™). Name, billing address, card number, and expiration date. All people must provide where they are staying and phone number to be reached. We must take your credit card to hold your spot.

Waiver: All participants are required to sign an acknowledgement of risk form.

Minimum Age (to paddle): 8 to 10 years of age, but parent should realize they may be doing most of the paddling and should be a strong enough person to handle the kayak because it may be difficult. Otherwise, 11 and up can usually handle paddling. No babies or infants are allowed and people must be able to sit upright on their own. Small children (kindergarten age) can sit in the middle of a double kayak with parents.

Weight Limit: Due to the difficulty of getting on and off the kayaks in the ocean, we cannot accept people who are "obese" in nature. Average height people between 5'3'-5'10 weighing at 250-275 lbs or more may have difficulty.

Departs Puako Boat Ramp: There is no bathroom or shower faculties at Puako Boat Ramp, but Hapuna State Beach Park is 1/2 mile away and has those needed facilities.

What We Provide: All snorkel gear but no prescription masks. For those needs, we suggest you rent from a dive shop (Kohala or Mauna Kea Divers in Kawaihae). Flotation devices are also provided. We visit 2 snorkel sites, unless weather or ocean swell does not allow. Healthy snacks are provided. Free hotel pickup and drop-off is available for exclusive groups of 8 or more. Expected return time from guided tour is between 12:00 and 12:30.
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