Holiday rentals in Kailua-Kona

Snorkel by about 20 to 300 Wild Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins! We do this activity off a ( Zodiac Navy Seal Speed Boat sitting on the RIB )For the adventurous adrenalin riders ONLY ( this boat ride / ocean can be rough, bumpy & choppy on rare occasions) this is not a slow cruise boat, please don't come us if you feel you'll have a negative experience, feel free to cancel with us after booking. 14 guest MAX on the boat! There is not much space, this is not a luxury cruise boat. We leave the harbor, searching up and down the coast looking for pods of dolphins. Once we spot dolphins, we snorkel with them and watch the dolphins swim & play.! Afterward, we enjoy brunch on the boat. Whale watching is seasonal (December - March). Whales are not guaranteed. Pilot Whales we have all year round but only seen a few times a month. The time duration of this tour is not exact ( 2- 4 hours ), the tour can be shorter or longer than 3 hours due to how far the Dolphins are from the harbor, how long you snorkel, weather, ocean conditions Our experience does not include chasing, harassing, swimming after, feeding or having direct contact with dolphins for example such as dropping guest directly on the pod of dolphins. We are in complanate with federals law. ( we have no control if dolphin swim by us )

Whether you're new to 'ukulele or already know a dozen chords we'll present a 90 minute lesson tailored to your experience level. You'll learn to play 'ukulele in Hawaiian Old Style. No 'ukulele? No problem, we can provide 'ukes for up to 6 students. All those attending must pay the participant fee, so why not learn to play? *Please note, social distancing will be observed and masks will be required during the session. * What's next? Once you've completed the session you'll be ready to join any of the kanikapilas (Hawaiian jam sessions) that take place around the Big Island.

You will participate in a Ho'oponopono Bowl of Light sunset ceremony. Ho'oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian practice of setting things right. Ho'o = to make. Pono = good/right. We will prepare for the ceremony with an opening chant to bless the land and deepen our connection to it. Then I will teach you how to make your own sacred ki leaf lei for your wrist or ankle. I will share cultural insights and practices as we prepare for the Bowl of Light Ceremony by learning the 4 powerful healing statements of Ho'oponopono. I will also teach you a sacred Aloha chant. At sunset, you will be ready for your personal Bowl of Light Ceremony! You can practice this any time or at any sunset for the rest of your life. Your bowl and lei will be your reminders to live in the peace of this practice. Your ki leaf lei will dry as a keepsake. You may also choose to make another lei to give as a sacred offering when you leave the island. I look forward to celebrating this special ceremony with you on your Hawaiian holiday. Other things to note We will be on grass and sand, and perhaps walk out to tide pools on rocky shore at sunset. You may also walk into water if you like. So you may want swim suit and/or warm comfortable clothes.

You’ll check in at 7:30am and gear up. You’ll get a briefing on ocean etiquette and safety along with how to interact with the dolphins, once you're in the water with them. You’ll leave the dock at 8:00am to seek out the pod. You’ll travel up or down the beautiful picturesque Kona coast, while seeking out the dolphins. Once you’re with the pod, you’ll get in the water from the extra large custom built swim platform for an easy on, easy off access to the dolphins. Dolphins are curious by nature and will immediately swim around you to check you out and show off their talents and they don’t disappoint. This is truly a unique encounter you can’t get anywhere else. This isn’t anything like being with them at the water park where you just get a photo op, you’ll actually be swimming with them in their natural habitat. Once that adrenaline rush is over you’ll be back on the boat heading over to one of the many reefs along our coast to snorkel with tropical fish and sometimes sea turtles. If everyone in the group is okay with fishing, I'll troll a few lines to and from the reef in order to get everyone dinner. We'll clean and fillet our catch and bag it up for you. There are a few local restaurants that will cook it for you if you don't have a way to cook it yourself. There is no other experience in Kona like this. My boat does have a bathroom.

Every parrot has a story. You’ll learn all about our rainbow-colored rescues in Kona’s only parrot sanctuary. We’ll start with our mission: to give every displaced parrot a nutritious diet, large space to fly, and a safe place to interact with other parrots (and people). Next, we'll take a walk around the sanctuary, where you can get to know the range of personalities of cockatoos, lovebirds, macaws, and more species. Throughout the tour, you will have many photo opportunities, especially with our well-trained parrots. Other things to note Wear casual clothes, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and a hat, and bring a camera. Parrots in Paradise Sanctuary is also home to three rescue dogs and a tortoise.