Top Big Island Tour Providers

Top Big Island Tour Providers

Reviewed & Ranked by Hawaii Guide

03-27-2026

John C. Derrick

Founder & certified Hawaii travel expert with 20+ years of experience in Hawaii tourism.

Big Island's Best Tour Operators, Ranked

We track quality scores, tour variety, and traveler satisfaction across hundreds of Big Island tour operators. These are the ones that consistently deliver. Each profile includes our editorial review, a full tour catalog with quality scores, and direct booking links.

Click any provider below to read our full review and browse their available tours.

#1 Kona Style
Kona Style Kailua-Kona A TIER
89.4/100 · 5 Tours
Boat TourDolphinEventsFood TourSailing+2 more

Highest average quality score on the Big Island: 89.4/100. Five tours — fewer things, done extremely well. Dolphin encounters, food tours, and sunset sails off Kona.

#2 Hawaii Nautical Big Island
Hawaii Nautical Big Island Kailua-Kona A TIER
87.3/100 · 14 Tours
Boat TourCatamaranDolphinFood TourSailing+2 more

One of the strongest sailing operations on the Kona Coast. 14 tours averaging 87.3/100 — catamaran snorkel, dolphin watches, and food-paired sunset sails.

#3 Body Glove Hawaii
Body Glove Hawaii Kailua-Kona A TIER
82.5/100 · 12 Tours
Boat TourDolphinEventsRaftingSnorkel+1 more

One of the most recognized names on the Kona Coast. 12 experiences at 82.5/100. Excellent flagship offerings with some lower-scoring seasonal tours pulling the average.

#4 Hawaii Forest & Trail
Hawaii Forest & Trail Kailua-Kona B TIER
79.1/100 · 9 Tours
EventsHikingHistory TourPrivateTransportation+1 more

The Big Island's premier land-based operator. Nine tours accessing places most visitors can't reach on their own — volcano hikes, birdwatching, waterfall treks at 79.1/100.

#5 Kohala Divers
Kohala Divers Waimea B TIER
77.0/100 · 10 Tours
Boat RentalBoat TourFree DivingPrivateScuba+3 more

Operates from Waimea on the northern Kohala Coast — away from the Kona harbor crowds. Access to quieter reef systems along the northern coastline. 10 tours at 77.0/100.

#6 Kona Ocean Adventures
Kona Ocean Adventures Kailua-Kona B TIER
76.8/100 · 12 Tours
Boat TourDolphinPrivateScubaSnorkel+2 more

Solid mid-range operation out of Kailua-Kona. 12 tours covering dolphins, scuba, snorkel, and whale watches at 76.8/100. Wide ocean activity coverage.

#7 Kona Honu Divers
Kona Honu Divers Kailua-Kona B TIER
76.3/100 · 21 Tours
Boat RentalBoat TourDolphinFishingFree Diving+5 more

The Big Island's deep-water specialist. 21 tours with wide scoring spread — but the top end is genuinely world-class diving. 76.3/100 average across the full catalog.

#8 Hilo Ocean Adventures
Hilo Ocean Adventures Hilo B TIER
74.0/100 · 32 Tours
Boat RentalBoat TourFishingGuided TourHistory Tour+12 more

Largest operator on the Big Island by volume — 32 tours from scuba to kayaking to deep-sea fishing. Hilo-based, 74.0/100 reflects that breadth.

#9 Kailani Tours Hawaii
Kailani Tours Hawaii Kailua-Kona B TIER
71.1/100 · 14 Tours
AttractionEnvironmental AttractionEventsFood TourGuided Tour+5 more

Land-based operator focused on volcano excursions and Big Island sightseeing. 14 tours at 71.1/100, weighted toward group and private versions of core itineraries.