Big Island travel guides
Expert travel advice to plan your trip to The Big Island.
Where to see whales on the Big Island
Humpback whales can be seen from shore and from boats on the Big Island, and the season that matters runs November through April. Hawaiian Adventures' Humpback Whale Watch starts at $99 per person and runs 2.5 hours.
Best snorkeling spots on the Big Island: where to go and what to know
Start with Hapuna Beach, Kiholo Bay and Kekaha Kai State Park for the best snorkeling spots on the Big Island.
Free things to do on the Big Island: where to go and what it costs
Free things to do on the Big Island include Kealakekua Bay, Kiholo Bay, Lava Tree State Monument, Kalopa State Park, Wailoa State Park and the East Hawaii Cultural Center, which all have no entrance fee.
Things to do in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: places, roads and tours
For things to do in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, start with Kīlauea Caldera & Halemaʻumaʻu Crater and Chain of Craters Road. Since December 23, 2024, an eruption has been intermittently active within Halemaʻumaʻu crater (USGS).
Big Island helicopter tours: prices and what to expect
We list three Big Island helicopter tours, all run by Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours - Big Island and based in Kailua-Kona. The Private Kona Coast Experience is priced from $229 per person.
Scuba diving on the Big Island, Hawaii: which tour to book
For the lowest price among the three scuba tours we list, choose the Sunset Manta Snorkel and Scuba Diving Trip from Torpedo Tours, from $129 per person.
Manta ray night snorkel in Kona: prices, length and what to expect
Of the manta ray night snorkels we list, per-person prices run from $125 for Manta Mania: Explore Manta Heaven from Honokohau Harbor to $250 for Late Night Majestic Manta Ray Snorkel.
Deep sea fishing in Kona, Hawaii: prices, tours and what to expect
For deep sea fishing out of Kona, pick the trip length first: a short outing points to the In-Shore trip, and a full day points to the Reel Escapes trip. The Kona Shore Divers In-Shore Fishing trip is 3 hours from $399.
Kayaking on the Big Island: prices, length and what is included
The Kayak Rental starts at $40. If you want a guide, the tours below cover different lengths and meeting points, so start with where you are staying.
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