Big Island Water Sports
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
2 reviews for Big Island Water Sports
This was only the 2nd time I've been snorkling. They were very friendly and down to earth, but also clearly knew what they were doing. They took us out along with a more experienced group of scuba divers, but did an excellent job of attending to everyone's needs.
The water was beautiful and clear. We saw no sea turtles, which was a little disappointing to me, but some brilliantly colored fish.
Walt told us they ran "a first rate Mickey Mouse operation", but they were really just first rate. Down to earth, found some great reefs, knew the areas well and directed us to schools of pretty fish while we were snorkeling. The guys who run the operation, Lynn and Walt, are affable and welcoming.
We went snorkeling under Walt's careful watch while four boys (I would guess ranging from 9 - 17 years) worked withe Lynn on their certifications under the sea. Very low key- but what impressed me was the way these guys took care of their passengers- from the newbie snorkelers with shaky sealegs to the youngest scuba student who got cold earlier than his older brothers.
Walt gave us some great restaurant recommendations, pointed out all of the fish we would see and helped me identify the blue parrot fish I saw in addition to the others with picture cards.
Walt even showed us "very special piranhas" that feed on cheetos ( not really piranhas at all, but I forget what he told me they really were) - it's not often you get to cheetoh-feed the fish!
The waters were a little rough that day, but we really enjoyed the experience- and Walt and Lynn couldn't have been nicer- I am usually a do-it-yourself adventure girl vs. the planned tour excursion, but I would say this experience was definitely worth the money and it's obvious these gentlemen love sharing the Honokohau Bay area with those who visit. After seeing the other tour boats in the harbor packed with tourists, I was even happier with our choice - 6 of us, 2 crew, great service and a lovely afternoon on a smaller boat. Mahalo Big Island Water Sports!