Upon pickup from select Waikiki hotels, you’re transferred to Heeia State Park, located on the windward coast of Oahu. At the remote cliffside peninsula of Kaneohe Bay, you’re outfitted with a lifejacket, snorkeling gear and a waterproof dry bag for your belongings.In a small, intimate group (16 person max capacity) your professionally trained kayak guide provides a comprehensive safety and educational briefing and paddling lesson on the waterfront. Once your guides help you into your kayak and attach it to the escort boat, everyone is towed for the first few minutes into the bay to ensure plenty of time at the snorkeling site.Paddle to Coconut Island (aka Gilligans Island) or one of the bays remote and pristine patch reefs as your snorkeling destination (whichever will provide better snorkeling conditions for the day. Along the way, observe Kaneohe Bay and its unique reefs, majestic views of the Koolau mountain range in the backdrop, and keep your eyes peeled for marine life you may encounter. Upon reaching the snorkeling site, your guides will provide a snack and drink, and get you ready to snorkel among the healthiest living coral reef on Oahu. Keep an eye out for a variety of tropical reef fish, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, and many other wonderful creatures that call the reef their home. If youre really lucky, you might even see a Manta Ray or Spotted Eagle Ray!After snorkeling and refueling with granola bars, juice and water provided at the snorkeling site, it’s time for the return trip across Kaneohe Bay to Heeia State Park. Take advantage of the escort boat if you’re tired and prefer to hook up for a ride.Arriving back on land after the 3-hour tour, make use of the changing rooms and outdoor shower facilities. Then dig into a barbecue picnic lunch served buffet-style from the grill on the waterfront. Enjoy barbecued chicken and pork ribs with corn on the cob, white rice, salad greens and fresh pineapple, washed down with nonalcoholic beverages before the return trip to Waikiki and drop-off at your hote
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