Come out to sea!
Whale watching and guided snorkeling tours
We offer whale watching trips (12/15 - 3/15) and year-long guided snorkeling and custom tours along the Kona-Kohala coast aboard a luxury private boat. NOW OFFERING 2 LOCATIONS! Kawaihae Harbor in Kohala and Honokohau Harbor in Kona both offer incredible sightings.
These trips are led by expert naturalist Nicole Larson. During the trip you will learn more about the animals, ecology and natural history of the area. Time permitting, enjoy naturalist led snorkeling tours and swimming in the clear blue waters off our coast.
Eco Tours
We take up to 6 passengers, you can book individually or charter the boat for your group. We have a minimum of 4 passengers (*other times available depending upon availability)
Whale watching Tours: 1:30-4:30 PM daily, groups less than six passengers subject to cancellation or price increase. Suitable for ages 2 and up.
Custom tours:
4 hour whale watch and snorkel (9 AM- 1 PM)
Evening sunset and manta snorkel (5 - 8 PM)
departure time depends on sunset.
Whale watching tours include beverages and snacks.
Snorkeling tours include beverages, snacks, snorkel gear, flotation noodles, wetsuits
Kama’aina rates: For our yearlong residents, we offer a discount. Please inquire below for more information.
Sustainability Consulting Services
We provide consulting services for businesses and schools.
Businesses: We will evaluate your carbon footprint and recommend sustainable business practices, help you to set and implement diversion goals and reduce costs, while joining the growing market for sustainable travel and green business.
Schools: We provide the above consulting services, as well as tailored environmental literacy curriculum and instruction in schools.
Waste Reduction
Recycling analysis and waste system upgrades
Organic diversion / composting
Sustainable purchasing policies
Reusable systems
About us
Nicole Larson is known for her unwavering commitment as a voice for the ocean and its inhabitants. Hawai’i Island Ocean Advocates is her latest endeavor, formed with the goal to forward sustainability and climate resiliency programs for Hawai’i Island. In addition to the boat tours, she offers consulting services to businesses and organizations looking to reduce their carbon footprint. Nicole works with schools, government, businesses and non-profits, helping to build a stronger coalition of stakeholders working together towards climate resiliency. She is always looking for more opportunities to inspire others to become ocean stewards, as she was inspired herself.
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
— Dr. Seuss
Contact
We look forward to hearing from you!
Email
info@hioceanadvocates.com
Phone
(808) 664-1028