Big Island Vacation Guide 2009 - (Page 11) Sea Quest Rafting & Snorkeling P.O. Box 390292, Kailua-Kona, HI 96739 Toll Free: (888) SEA-CAVE Phone: (808) 329-7238 Email: reservations@seaquesthawaii.com Website: www.seaquesthawaii.com Snorkel the Kona Coast Humpback whale off the coast of the island. Kirk Lee Aeder Snorkel historic Kealakekua Marine Sanctuary (Capt. Cook Monument). Deluxe Morning Adventure also snorkels at Honaunau (Place ¯ of Refuge), home to Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. Return voyage explores sea caves, lava tubes, and searches for dolphins and whales. Learn Big Island history, legends, and myths. Small Groups/Big Fun! Whale watching in season. Whale Watching From December through May, the great humpback whales make their annual visit to Hawai‘i. Measuring an average of 45 feet, and weighing about a ton per foot, the sight of a breaching humpback whale from shore or just over the bow of your whale watching boat will stay with you forever. Keep your camera very handy; these gentle giants can take to the air at any moment. Snorkeling Snorkel from shore or board an excursion boat for a dive cruise. The island’s waters are teaming with brightly colored tropical fish. Marine mammals are protected and should not be approached by boat or swimmers. However, no one has told the dolphins and turtles and it’s perfectly all right if these sometimes-curious creatures decide to approach you. Fishing Sport fishing is big on the Big Island. Although famous for marlin, other common catches include mahimahi, ono and ‘ahi. Most charter fishing boats put to sea from Honokohau Harbor outside ¯ Kailua-Kona. Although big game is big business on Hawai‘i, you can also fish from piers, jetties, shore or along streams. 800-648-2441 11 http://www.seaquesthawaii.com http://www.atlantissubmarines.com http://www.atlantissubmarines.com
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