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82.5/100
Quality Score
12
Tours Available
Kailua-Kona, Big Island
800.551.8911
Our Review: Body Glove Hawaii
Body Glove Hawaii is one of the most recognized names on the Kona Coast, and their top-tier tours earn that reputation. Across 12 experiences with an average quality score of 82.5/100, the catalog splits sharply between excellent flagship offerings and some lower-scoring seasonal or event-based tours that drag the average down.
The standouts are hard to ignore. Both the Super-Raft Snorkel AM and Super-Raft Sunset Tour score a perfect 100/100. The raft format means smaller groups and faster boats, which translates to more time in the water and less time motoring. Their Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch (99/100) is the signature experience — a larger vessel cruise that combines reef snorkeling with spinner dolphin viewing along the Kona Coast.
The Historical Dinner Cruise at 95/100 is a genuine differentiator. Most Big Island operators don't run dinner cruises at all, and Body Glove's version narrates the coastline's history while the sun drops behind the Pacific. It fills a niche that's hard to find elsewhere on the island.
Where the scores dip is in the event-specific and PM offerings. The fireworks cruises score in the 54-66 range, and the PM snorkel raft drops to 76. These are fine experiences, but they're clearly not the product that built Body Glove's reputation. Stick with the morning raft snorkel, the dolphin watch, or the dinner cruise and you're getting top-shelf quality.
Who This Operator Is Best For
Travelers who want a well-known, reliable operator with a proven track record in Kona. Body Glove works especially well for groups that want variety — morning snorkel, afternoon whale watch, evening dinner cruise — all booked through one company. If you want a dinner cruise on the Big Island, this is your only real option at this quality level.
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Trades are breezy right now with scattered showers on the windward side and mountains; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Tomorrow stays breezy with the same pattern.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is still uncertain. If it comes closer, expect heavier rain over a longer stretch; if it stays farther out, impacts will be shorter and lighter. Winds will increase late this week, with potential gusts over 70 miles per hour on the highest summits.
Plan your leeward beach time and snorkeling for today through Tuesday. Save summit drives and offshore water sports for after Saturday, and check updates daily as this develops.
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Trade winds are pushing across Maui right now and staying breezy through tomorrow. Windward slopes and peaks will see scattered showers; the leeward side stays mostly dry. Rough seas mean a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The track remains uncertain. Late this week, winds will increase across Maui, with summit gusts potentially exceeding 70 mph on Haleakala. The Big Island—especially Hilo and Puna—faces the highest risk of heavy rain and flooding if the storm tracks close.
Leeward beaches and snorkeling work best today through Tuesday. Avoid summit hikes and offshore water sports Thursday through Saturday.
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Trades are kicking today with moderate wind and rough seas. Windward slopes will see scattered showers; the leeward side stays mostly dry. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The track remains uncertain, but the Big Island faces the highest risk of heavy rain and flooding, especially in the Hilo and Puna areas. Summit winds could exceed 70 mph late in the week. Check forecasts daily as the situation develops.
Leeward snorkeling and beach time work well through Tuesday. Save summit drives and windward hikes for today or tomorrow, and avoid offshore water sports and high elevations Thursday through Saturday.
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Trades are steady now with scattered showers on the windward side and ridges; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Through Tuesday it stays breezy with rough seas around Maui and the Big Island, where a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is uncertain. Winds will increase across the eastern islands late this week, with potential for summit gusts over 70 mph on Maui and the Big Island if the storm intensifies.
Get your beach and snorkel time in today and tomorrow on the leeward coast. Avoid summit hikes and offshore water sports Thursday through Saturday as conditions deteriorate. The track could shift significantly—check updates daily.
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