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Imagine diving into Kona’s crystal-clear waters, expecting to see the vibrant coral gardens that make Hawaii’s reefs so special—only to find them ghostly white instead. It’s a jarring sight, and unfortunately, one that’s becoming more common in oceans around the world. This is coral bleaching, and it’s one of the most serious threats facing marine…

Welcome to Kona—the sun-drenched, laid-back region of Hawaii’s Big Island that’s perfect for family adventures. With smaller crowds than most other Hawaiian destinations, Kona offers families an ideal blend of relaxation and exploration at a pace that works well for travelers with children of all ages. What makes Kona especially family-friendly is its remarkable access…

On Earth Day, April 22nd, 2024, Body Glove Cruises teamed up with Blue Ocean Mariculture (BOM) and Ocean Defenders Alliance (ODA) to undertake a monumental ocean cleanup effort in Kailua Bay. Over weeks of preparation, divers and snorkelers united to remove 61 large tires, transforming the bay’s underwater landscape. This collaborative mission not only cleared…

Beginning in 2019, Body Glove Cruises partnered with CarbonBuddy to allow guests to offset the carbon emissions produced by their tour. When making a reservation online, make sure to check that $1 contribution checkbox; donations are given back to the community to support organizations like our friends at the Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative. We took…

The Body Glove family is excited to introduce the newest member of our fleet… Kona Explorer. Departing from Oahu, the newest member of the Body Glove fleet, the Kona Explorer arrived in Kona in record time on August 5, 2022. Captained by Operations Manager Jeremie Betts, she departed Ko Olina Marina on Maui, crossing the…

Employees at Hawai’i Community Assets welcome you with open arms and are happy to help you find your forever home. When Body Glove Cruises partnered with CarbonBuddy in 2019, guests have since had the option to offset the carbon emissions produced by their tour by donating a dollar. Every quarter, we donate these contributions back…

In 2019, Body Glove Cruises partnered with CarbonBuddy to offset our carbon emissions produced by our tours. Quarterly donations made by guests were contributed back to the community’s various nonprofit organizations. It was through CarbonBuddy that we, here at Body Glove Cruises, made a special connection with Hawai’i ‘Ulu Cooperative in 2020. Now, in 2022,…

Body Glove Ocean Adventures puts our guest’s safety first. This is why we recently updated our equipment policy and do not promote the use of full-faced snorkel masks on our snorkel cruises. The research and data on the safety of full-faced masks is relatively new, and there are current concerns regarding their safety and effectiveness. While additional research needs to be done on these popular masks, we are not comfortable allowing the use of them on our vessel, the Kanoa II, at this time.   During snorkeling activity, our bodies require more oxygen and this causes us to breathe faster. The primary concern about full-faced masks is the lack of ventilation they provide. With a full-face mask, some of the exhaled carbon dioxide may not fully exit the device. This extra carbon dioxide can build up in the mask and…

Coral reefs are often considered the ‘canaries of the ocean,’ because they act as an alarm system for our marine environment. In recent years, scientists and concerned citizens have worked together to confront and alleviate some of the negative impacts facing our coral reefs by improving the resiliency of many coral species. Climate change and greenhouse gas emissions have contributed to the threats faced by coral reefs, including rising ocean temperatures, water acidification levels and disease. By reducing these stressors, humans can increase the resiliency of coral reefs and begin the restoration process needed to preserve their delicate habitat. Coral reefs in Hawaiʻi make up approximately 85 percent of all coral reefs in the United States, making Hawaiʻi an important location for restoration and propagation of these important species. With over 5,000 species of plants and animals making their home…

One of the most endangered marine mammals in the world, the Hawaiian monk seal has been in existence for over 15 million years. With less than 1,100 monk seals left on the planet, the excitementover this year’s successful birth of a new pup in Kona, Hawaiʻi is something to celebrate. Last February, Hawaiʻi Island welcomed…