Lava Boat 
The best way to see molten lava pouring into the ocean!
Kiluea Volcano Update -
LAVA HAS STOPED ENTERING THE OCEAN AS OF 1/3/12
Lava Boat Tours
Join us on a unique, adventure boat tour to see molten lava flowing into the ocean from Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano! Kilauea (on the Big Island of Hawaii), is considered to be one of the most active volcanoes in the world; erupting continuously now for over 28 years. Our boat tours offer a front-row seat to the awesome fireworks display of this volcano. Molten lava runs downhill from the vents into lava tubes, fissures and surface cracks on the eastern rift-zone of Kilauea. When the lava finds its way to the sea a dramatic spectacle of steam, boiling sea water and exploding red-hot lava is created.
Restrictions:
This is an extreme adventure
tour and the boat ride can be very bumpy. Pregnant women are not
permitted on this tour. This boat tour is not recommended for anyone
with recent back surgeries/injuries. No children under 7.
All vessels are coast guard certified. Life vests are provided for all passengers and children are required
to wear them at all times. Must be able to walk up a 5-7 step ladder.
Sunrise Lava Boat
Check in 4:30 AM Depart 5:00 AM
Sunset Lava Boat
Check in 3:45 PM Depart 4:00 PM
Check in 4:00 PM - Depart 4:30 PM
We depart at slightly different times to prevent over crowing of the boat ramp and Lava viewing area.
Moon light (Option available only on certain days)
Tour departs from Isaac Hale Beach Park
1.45 hr from Hilo
2.5 hr from Waikaloa
3.0 hr from Kona.
$165 + tax (4.16%) Adult / Kid
"Buy Now"
link will take you to the main Lobo Del Mar Secure Online Shopping Cart. Or you may call our toll free number to book over the phone 1-800-901-0468.)
FAQs
*Is the boat safe?
Yes. One Boat is a 27ft
Coast Guard Certified
World Class Catamaran with 2- four stroke 130 Hondas. We also have a 27 ft Pro Cat Catamaran, similar to the
Worlds Cat. The Other lava
boat is a 30ft RIB Vessel similar to a Zodiac called the Protector
and is often used in the coast guard and military for its light
weight and high performance .
*Molten lava? Really?
Kilauea Volcano has been erupting almost continuously since 1983. Lava erupts from the East Rift Zone and enters a 6-mile long tube which conducts the lava to the ocean.
*How close do we get to the lava?
The captain has to make the call when he gets to the lava flow. Some days its 100 ft away.
*Sounds like a rough trip!
Yes, it can be. Typically we go out in four to six foot waves. If prone to getting sea sick make sure you take something.
*Will I get seasick?
Maybe. If you have any tendency at all to get sea sick, not to mention carsick or air sick, you should think about taking Dramamine or Bonine. The patch behind the ear is also recommended. These are over-the-counter seasick prevention pills. Bonine doesn't make you drowsy.
*How is the air down there?
Pretty good, actually. We are upwind of the plume. We do not enter the plume at any time.
*What is the plume?
Molten lava mixed with seawater produces steam, laced with hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, sulfur dioxide, and tiny particles of glass. This plume rises from the ocean and is carried downwind. We stay out of the plume. If we catch a whiff of sulfur dioxide, we immediately move away into better air.
What do I wear?
Please bring a light jacket. Out at the lava flows it's warm but on the way back in it can get chili. Also pants are recommended.
I have a GPS what is the address?
MAP LINK CLICK HERE
How long will it take me to get to the lava boat?
Here are the distances below.
From Hilo
·Hwy 11 - 45 min ( 27 miles)
From Waikoloa
·200/Saddle Road - 2hr 40 min ( 95 miles)
·Hwy 19 - 2hr 47 min (101 miles)
·Hwy 11 - 4hr 11 min (159 miles)
From Kona
·200/Saddle Road- 3hr ( 110 miles)
·Hwy 19 - 3hr 18 min (121 miles)
·Hwy 11 - 3hr 36 min ( 135 miles)
Volcano
·Hwy 1hr 7min ( 40 miles)