- 2 hours Duration 2 hours
Experience the history and natural beauty of old Hawaii! Unlike anywhere else in the islands, Hilo Bay captures the feeling of going back in time.
Hilo Ocean Adventures
Adventures of a Lifetime
Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Tours, Rentals, Certifications, Fishing Charters, Swim Lessons
Get Scuba Certified & Explore The Underwater World
Featured Activities
- 3 hours Duration 3 hours
Walk along a volcanic black sand beach and swim in a pristine lagoon where sea turtles often frequent on this fully narrated and guided snorkel tour.
- 2 hours Duration 2 hours
Hop on our 35-ft Wellcraft for a memorable dolphin and snorkel tour along the lush Hilo coast. Reefs, dolphins, and coves await!
- 4 hours Duration 4 hours
We are venturing out to new remote locations around Hilo Bay, only accessible by boat. You’ll enjoy sites such as Mauna Kea Crater or cascading waterfalls!
Join the Hilo Ocean Adventures Ohana!
Hilo Ocean Adventures is the leading, family-owned dive shop on the northeast side of Hawaii’s Big Island. Not only do we provide the best dive experience on the island, but we also aim to create a sense of community throughout Hilo with our professional Keiki swim school, sponsored dive club, and aloha spirit.
See Why Hilo Ocean Adventures is Top-Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The experience was fantastic. My guides took us along the reef, we saw plenty of fish and a few sea turtles. I had a great time and am looking forward to the boat dive with Hilo Ocean Adventures.
– Nicolas (Google)We had a really great time doing this tour! Turtles! Black Sand! Green Sand! Lots of fish and a lot of fun! Our tour guide Devin made our experience unforgettable and we learn a lot
– Vanessa (Google)We had a wonderful time snorkeling from the beach, great reef with a couple of turtles too. The guides were very patient and helpful to my friend who had never snorkeled before. Excellent time!
– - C.S. (TripAdvisor)The crew was amazing and the people were well prepared and experts. They provided food and drinks and wonderful stories about the area and felt like family.
– -Joshuamooneagle (TripAdvisor)Me and my 13-year-old daughter loved our snorkeling guide. We had a great time. We saw lots of fish and a couple of turtles. We would definitely book with Hilo Ocean Adventures again!
– -Stephpine (TripAdvisor)
Amazing Hāmākua Tour
Our guide, Kimo, narrated the tour providing a bit of a history lesson on the history of Hilo, the Bay, the sugar industry, and showed us the local sites along the Hamakua Coast. We even saw a manta ray! Every employee that we came in contact with was super friendly. We had such a wonderful time. I highly recommend!
– Lynn M. | TripAdvisor
Awesome Whale-Watching
Captain Kimo runs a tight ship! He’s super knowledgeable and brought water, juice, and snacks for the trip. We started seeing whales less than 20 minutes after departing. It was amazing. Followed the whales for 2 hours and saw a full body breach by an adult humpback. The most exciting thing I’ve ever experienced on this island by far! I highly recommend HOA and I can’t wait to go out with them again.
– Hunter B. | TripAdvisor
Great Dive at Turtle Cove
Did a two-tank shore dive at Leleiwi Beach Park with Mark. Great experience! We saw a family of sea turtles. Mark was a true professional - kind yet gave helpful advice when needed - but most of all, he was very patient as I’m new to scuba diving. The shop is very clean and well-organized. They also have an indoor pool to do open-water courses!
– Daydream44463 | TripAdvisor
Wonderful Snorkeling Trip
Fantastic guides that were all super kind and knowledgeable. They seemed to be just as into the sights as we were! All of us on the boat made for quick friends on what felt like a true adventure. We saw sea turtles and swam with a pod of 100+ spinner dolphins, saw humpback whales, and a hammerhead shark!
– 960ARen960 | TripAdvisor