Hanauma Bay Guided Adventure

Are you planning on snorkeling when you are in Hawaii? One of the best and easiest places to snorkel year round is Hanauma Bay. The maze of reefs is filled wilt all types of animals, coral, and super cool things to look at!



I remember one dive in particular. We were snorkeling around then all of a sudden an eel swims by us in about 4 feet of water. Chasing the eel was two Jacks or Omilu's in Hawaiian. I know pretty crazy!  Well the eel found refuge in one of the rocks...and the entire time the Jacks circled.

What else will you potentially see? Uhu, Ape, Roy Sea Bass, flounders, Blue Strip Snappers, Toau, Turtles, Octopus, Squid, Aholehole, and others. Sometimes depending on the time of year, you will see massive schools of Aholehole or Manini (Usually in Summer or Winter).  It is pretty cool to swim through a massive school of fish.  And on occasion our instructors will lead you to see sleeping white tip sharks. You'll have to look in a cave, so make sure you practice holding your breath before you take the tour.

What is the deal with Keawe Adventures and the Bay?



We provide professional guides and lifeguards to escort you while diving at Hanauma Bay. Your equipment (snorkel, mask, and fins), transportation, and entry are complementary. We also provide lunches and drinks for half and full day tours only.



What is a typical tour like?

We will pick you up 0800 or 1300. While driving to Hanauma Bay we will teach you about the history and the geology of Hawaii. Once we reach Hanauma Bay, we will try on our snorkel gear, and then head into the bay. We are required to watch a 9 minute video prior to entering the bay.



We will stay on the inside of the reef unless the weather conditions are in our favor (light current and small waves).



For the first hour and a half your guide will be snorkeling with the group. Once we return to shore you will have the opportunity to continue to snorkel or go on a beach walk with the instructor.

Once we have had enough snorkeling we will make our way up to the car where we will have lunch.



If it is a full day of snorkeling we will make our way back down to the beach to snorkel more.

Remember bring a water proof camera if you have one.  If not bring a memory stick that the instructor will fill with pictures.



What is for Lunch?



 We order a Zip Pack, which consist of rice, spam, fried chicken, teri beef, mahimahi, and a hot dog. If you have special arrangements please coordinate with Keawe Adventures.



When do you conduct these tours?

The tours are conducted on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. We do not operate on weekends, holidays and Tuesdays. Half day tours are from 0800 to 1200 hours and from 1300  to 1700 hours. Full day tours are from 0800 to 1400 hours.



What do I need to bring?



Sunscreen, towel, Identification, snorkeling equipment (Optional), Rash Guard (Optional), Extra Clothes, and extra

Bring extra money to rent storage lockers.  Lockers are provided for a nominal fee.