Master breath-hold, dive form, and equalization to explore depths ordinary snorkelers never see. The bridge between snorkeling and freediving — in one 3-hour session.
Safe breath-hold fundamentals — how to prepare, how to relax, and how to immediately extend your comfortable time underwater.
Efficient duck-dives and streamlined finning, so every descent costs less oxygen and feels effortless instead of frantic.
The skill nobody teaches snorkelers: clearing your ears properly, so depth stops hurting and starts opening up.
Land session: breathing, safety, and technique fundamentals at our private Kona Coastline Training Facility — the same facility our spearfishing guests train at.
Surface skills: guided practice in calm, clear water — duck dives, finning, and your first comfortable equalized descents, with a coach beside you the whole time.
Guided exploration: put it together on the reef. Turtles, coral heads, lava structure — experienced from inside the water column, not above it.
| Typical boat snorkel tour | Snorkel Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Sightseeing from the surface | Skills instruction that changes how you experience every ocean, forever |
| Group size | Often 20–40+ people | Small group — max 8 — with a dedicated coach |
| Depth | Surface only | Comfortable equalized descents into the reef |
| Location | Crowded moorings | Private stretch of pristine Kona coastline |
| What you leave with | Photos | Photos + a permanent skill set |
No — Snorkel Pro is a skills session with no hunting or take, so no fishing license is required. If you move up to a spearfishing dive (Group or Private), non-resident guests 15+ need the state’s marine fishing license — details on our regulations page.
A snorkel tour shows you the reef from the surface. Snorkel Pro teaches you the freedive-level skills — breathing, form, equalization — to actually descend into it. It’s technique instruction, not sightseeing.
You should be a confident swimmer and comfortable snorkeling in the open ocean, but you don’t need to be an athlete. The techniques we teach make being in the ocean easier, not harder.
Snorkel Pro teaches entry-level freediving skills in shallow water under direct professional supervision, using the same safety-first curriculum that made our spearfishing intro the industry standard.
Kona sits in the wind shadow of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, so conditions are calm and clear nearly year-round. If we ever have to cancel for conditions, we contact you directly and you choose: a free reschedule or a full refund.
Yes — low-volume mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuit are all provided and fitted to you. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen.
Snorkelers who want more than floating; travelers prepping for future dive trips; couples and families who want a skill, not just an activity. Minimum age 12.
If you want to hunt, book the Group Dive instead. If you’re not comfortable putting your face in the water yet, start with a calm beach day and come see us after.
Snorkel Pro grads are perfectly set up for our Group Dive — same coast, same guides, same skills, plus the hunt.
Three hours. Skills for life. $199, all gear included.
Book Snorkel ProQuestions? Call 808-205-8585