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Top 5 Spots for A Snorkeling Vacation on the Big Island

Are you ready for the most thrilling snorkeling vacation on the Big Island?   The Big Island has some of the best snorkeling spots for vacationers in Hawaii. Many sheltered volcanic bays dot the shoreline on the western side of the island (Kona side), where corals, reef fish, and other marine animals call home. A…

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kona

Only a few experiences on the Big Island can be compared to the Manta Ray night snorkel tour in Kona. The manta ray night snorkel tour is one of Kona’s most popular activities, and it’s only available in a few places on the planet. With the manta ray night snorkel tour in Kona, you can…

How To Make The Most of A Dolphin Adventure In Kona

Going on a dolphin adventure in Kona is one of the most exciting and remarkable things you can do on the island.   The most common type of dolphin seen on the Big Island is the spinner dolphin. Hundreds and hundreds of them can be seen all over the Kona Coast. When you come across…

Video compilation of our tours!!!

We offer daily morning, afternoon, and evening tours!  Come experience the magic!

SunLight on Water’s Website gets a Make-0ver

SunLight on Water is proud to launch their re-vamped website. With a fresh look to our digital home and online store, we invite everyone to check out www.SunLightonWater.com and share the site with their friends and family. Special thanks to our friends at SuperGeeks for helping with this launch!

As Whale Season Approaches…

Check out a lovely article on Humpback Whales and Hawaii in the current Hawaii Drive Guide (you’ll have to flip to page 26). Sunlight on Water is featured as an “Insider’s Pick.” http://www.hawaiidriveguides.com/HawaiiDriveGuide/ P.S. Our boat spotted a playful whale just this morning on our Dolphin Swim off in the distance. This photo was a…

Brazil says “Ola!” to SunLight on Water

Visitors from around come to the Hawaiian Islands each year and our guests reflect that diversity. SunLight on Water is honored to be acknowledged in a recent blog highlighting the Big Island’s offerings to those in Brazil. Check it out below. Thanks to Dina for sharing the experience with us! Assim é a Natureza: fui…

Photographing the Wild

This week we have had some epic tours, both Dolphin Swims and Manta Snorkels. We wanted to share a few extraordinary photos captured during those tours. Nature doesn’t always stop for selfies…Kudos to our crew for taking these (and many others) while keeping our guests safe and happy! That is no small task. Mother and…

Volcanoes National Park to Re-Open

Exciting news for the Island’s economy and for our visitors! Volcanoes National Park is planning on re-opening some areas of the park later this month. The park had relocated its visitor center to Kahuku Unit which is a one-hour drive south of the main park entrance. Those coming to the Big Island can soon enjoy…