Hilo Ocean Adventures

We went on the snorkeling tour offered by Hilo ocean adventures and it was really worth it. Especially for beginners I would recommend the sea turtle one where you just walk into the ocean, which is much less unsettling than jumping off the boat. Our guide Kelsey was very knowledgeable and supportive and we would do it again if we get a chance.

Terrific, friendly team - we thoroughly enjoyed our day scuba diving. Because it was a small group, we got to know everyone during the trip and the dive master, who was very personable and knowledgeable, went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable with the equipment. We mentioned wanting to see sea turtles, and we saw plenty. Highly recommended!

We were the only two who signed up for a Saturday snorkel & they still were happy to take us out! We had been directed to the shop for water shoes. They were so friendly & helpful we bought more gear & booked the snorkel. It really felt like we got our money’s worth. Snacks, juice, water provided. Kimo was a great story teller & Kelsie was in the water with us assuring safety. We saw dolphins! I’ve had more visibility of fish in other locations but the time on the bay, seeing dolphins, the excellent service was top notch.

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Went diving with the crew from HOA today and had an amazing time. Staff was very professional and knowledgeable. Saw beautiful reefs, lots of tropical fish, and tons of sea turtles! I recommend anyone looking for a good time diving with a great crew to book now. Thank you again! David and Shannon - Anchorage, Alaska.

If you want a great experience, long-lasting memories, and first class diving then check out Hilo Ocean Adventures. The team took such great care of us. Captain Kimo is an expert navigator. The swells were large (for this mainland dude) but the crew did a great job getting us to the dive sites. Doug (dive guide) and Kelsey (dive master in training) were awesome. Doug knows so much about what’s under the surface and was very chill. The sea life was spectacular! We went through a small cave and met a very large turtle! I’ll post pictures of this peaceful dude in an edit. Please give this team

Had an excellent time doing two guided shore dives with Trixi (Waiolena and Ice Ponds). Vibrant reefs, lots of fish, and many sea turtles. On the second dive, we were able to find one of the rare hawksbills sea turtles.
I would highly recommend adding a second tank to your shore dives as the sites are very different. If doing the ice pond, be aware that water temp was around 65°F (first week of November) as it is a brackish area fed by a spring.

My husband and I did the Wailoa River tour, which was fun and really laid back. We had never gone kayaking before, and we had no issues with it. We each got individual kayaks so we could explore independently, which was nice. It was a little shorter than we expected (only around an hour on the water and we really took our time paddling around) and we were hoping for a little more history and information as we kayaked along, but we still had a good time. We were the only ones on this tour, so it was a nice personalized experience. I think if we came back, we would just rent a kayak instead of doing

My husband and I are visiting Hilo for the first time. We went out for a two tank dive with Hilo Ocean adventures and had a blast! Staff was so kind and knowledgeable. They knew we are new certified drivers and catered the dive spots to our comfort level. Both the captain and tour guide (Chad) were extremely helpful with our gear and even patient and helpful when I struggled with some sea sickness. After our dive We had a couple pods of dolphins playing around our boat, so the captain let us hang a bit longer to watch and interact with them. Highly recommend this group.

This review is for a boat tour purchased in June. First of all - scheduling was a nightmare. I was given an option of a historical tour (on the company’s bigger boat) with a couple pit stops for snorkeling. I happily agreed to this option. I then received multiple calls changing my reservation leading up to the actual tour: one call the night before to let me know they were going to charge extra because we were taking the bigger boat rather than their standard snorkeling boat, one call in the morning to tell me they were switching which boat I was on to the smaller snorkeling boat (what did I

My wife and I had a wonderful day with Hilo Ocean Adventures! Agata was awesome on our Black Sand Snorkel today. Super friendly and laid back. She guided us with care and kept us safe. We made memories we will never forget. Thanks so much!