C Big Island Tours
Departing from Hilo
Departing from Hilo
C Big Island Tours
Departing from Kona
30 miles from Hilo
Are you adventuress? Because this lava ocean adventure is!!! This is the most unique way to see the molten lava from Kilauea volcano. Feel the heat from your front row seats giving you the best show you may ever see! Our company is family owned and operated while also working hand and with other companies. Our first priority is safety.
All passengers must be in good health. Not recommended for persons with back injuries or recent surgeries in the last year.
Not recommended for pregnant women.
Under 12 yrs of age is not recommended.
Only Night Time Lava Boat Tours available at this time.
Night (Lava Viewing Dark)
Check in 5:30 pm
Depart 6:00 pm
150.00 Adult / Kid
Shuttle from Hilo $49 ea
Shuttle from Kona $99 ea
Not recommended for pregnant women.
Under 12 yrs of age is not recommended.
Only Night Time Lava Boat Tours available at this time.
Night (Lava Viewing Dark)
Check in 5:30 pm
Depart 6:00 pm
150.00 Adult / Kid
Shuttle from Hilo $49 ea
Shuttle from Kona $99 ea
FAQ
*Is the boat safe?
Yes. One Boat is a 27ft
Coast Guard Certified
World Class Catamaran with 2- four stroke 130 Hondas. The Other lava boat is a 28ft 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?
Yes! From Kilauea Volcano.
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.
How Do I get to the boat?
After booking your seats we will email you our own personal made directions with pictures and step by step details how to get to the boat.
I have a GPS what is the address?
If you want you can type in Isaac Hale Beach Park but we highly recommend you still print out one of our maps. There is a good reason we made our own map.
How long will it take me to get to the 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)
*Is the boat safe?
Yes. One Boat is a 27ft
Coast Guard Certified
World Class Catamaran with 2- four stroke 130 Hondas. The Other lava boat is a 28ft 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?
Yes! From Kilauea Volcano.
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.
How Do I get to the boat?
After booking your seats we will email you our own personal made directions with pictures and step by step details how to get to the boat.
I have a GPS what is the address?
If you want you can type in Isaac Hale Beach Park but we highly recommend you still print out one of our maps. There is a good reason we made our own map.
How long will it take me to get to the 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)
Hilo
Captain Rupert Jr. Buntin
Born in Texas and raised in Ketchikan, Alaska on a boat. By 9 Ruppy drove his first boat although his love for the sea happened much earlier. When Ruppy reached 14 he owned his own long liner in Puget Sound, WA. In the mean time Ruppy filled in his time with shrimping and crabbing in Alaska and Washington. After leaving those waters Ruppy carried on to Mexico and captained a dive boat in the Sea of Cortez with a head position of being a dive instructor. Ruppy has been on boats for 36 years and now holds a 200 ton captains license. When Ruppy isn't the captain of the lava boat he often dives the Hamakua Coast for spear fishing.
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Born in Texas and raised in Ketchikan, Alaska on a boat. By 9 Ruppy drove his first boat although his love for the sea happened much earlier. When Ruppy reached 14 he owned his own long liner in Puget Sound, WA. In the mean time Ruppy filled in his time with shrimping and crabbing in Alaska and Washington. After leaving those waters Ruppy carried on to Mexico and captained a dive boat in the Sea of Cortez with a head position of being a dive instructor. Ruppy has been on boats for 36 years and now holds a 200 ton captains license. When Ruppy isn't the captain of the lava boat he often dives the Hamakua Coast for spear fishing.
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Captain Rett Buntin
Born in Nevada and also raised in Ketchikan, Alaska on a boat. Rett drove his first boat at 12 and by 16 he worked on a boat in Alaska as a gill neater who was also required to know how to drive the boat. By 18 Rett was off to do crabbing in the ruthless Bearing sea and by 26 he ran his own gill netter. Although Rett also holds his 200 ton captains license, he really knows the whole mechanics of the operation.....literally. Rett knows his engines and parts inside out keeping the lava boat in tip top condition. In the mean time Rett loves to dive and spear fish.
Born in Nevada and also raised in Ketchikan, Alaska on a boat. Rett drove his first boat at 12 and by 16 he worked on a boat in Alaska as a gill neater who was also required to know how to drive the boat. By 18 Rett was off to do crabbing in the ruthless Bearing sea and by 26 he ran his own gill netter. Although Rett also holds his 200 ton captains license, he really knows the whole mechanics of the operation.....literally. Rett knows his engines and parts inside out keeping the lava boat in tip top condition. In the mean time Rett loves to dive and spear fish.
Other Big Island Activities
Airplane
ATV Rides
Bicycle Tours
Diving
Dolphin Swim
Fishing Charters
Helicopter Tours
Horseback Riding
Lava Boat Tours
Lava Tube Tours
Lu'au
Manta Ray Snorkel
Manta Ray Dive
Snorkel Tours
Snuba
Sunset Cruises
Wagon Tours
Waterfall Tours
Whale Watch
Zip Line
ATV Rides
Bicycle Tours
Diving
Dolphin Swim
Fishing Charters
Helicopter Tours
Horseback Riding
Lava Boat Tours
Lava Tube Tours
Lu'au
Manta Ray Snorkel
Manta Ray Dive
Snorkel Tours
Snuba
Sunset Cruises
Wagon Tours
Waterfall Tours
Whale Watch
Zip Line
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Lava Hike
Volcanoes National Park
Volcano All Day
Mauna Kea Summit
Waterfall Journeys
Hamakua Waterfalls
Rainforest Revealed
Green Sand Explorer
Combo Tours from Hilo
Volcanoes National Park
Volcano All Day
Mauna Kea Summit
Waterfall Journeys
Hamakua Waterfalls
Rainforest Revealed
Green Sand Explorer
Combo Tours from Hilo
Lava Hike
Hamakua Waterfalls
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Lava Hike
Volcanoes National Park
Volcano All Day
Mauna Kea Summit
Waterfall Journeys
Green Sand Explorer
Combo Tours from Kona
Our Lava Tour Boats take you to the best spot to view Active Lava in Hawaii. You'll watch in amazement as Kilauea Volcano flows lava through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park into the Pacific Ocean. A front row seat to the where you'll get the best view of lava touching the sea. Located in East Hawaii, our Big Island Boat Tours are designed to ensure you a safe and exciting Hawaii adventure tour. We specialize in providing you the best Hawaii ocean tours to experience lava. Our Big Island Adventure Tours include Lava Boat Tours, Hawaii Lava Tours, Hawaii Volcano Tours, Hawaii Whale Watching, Hilo Fishing Charters, & Hilo Waterfall Tours.
Hawaii Lava Boat Tours -
Lava Tours to Volcano Kilauea take you to See, Hear, & Feel the heat. A front row seat to view red hot lava flow into the Pacific Ocean. Our lava tours regularly experience: lava heated steam, rivers of lava, littorial explosions, plume clouds, erupting lava bombs, & volcanic splatter cones. Explore the islands recent lava flows so fresh they're still cooling. The crew all have years of experience at the lava ocean entry & can't wait you show you an unforgettable red hot ocean lava tour.
Hawaii Lava Boat Tours -
Lava Tours to Volcano Kilauea take you to See, Hear, & Feel the heat. A front row seat to view red hot lava flow into the Pacific Ocean. Our lava tours regularly experience: lava heated steam, rivers of lava, littorial explosions, plume clouds, erupting lava bombs, & volcanic splatter cones. Explore the islands recent lava flows so fresh they're still cooling. The crew all have years of experience at the lava ocean entry & can't wait you show you an unforgettable red hot ocean lava tour.
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Captain Roy Carvalho
Captain Roy was born in New York. His love for the ocean came at a young age and as he got older he continued learning the ropes of the ocean aboard a 125ft sailing ship exploring the Atlantic and becoming part of a oceanography team. Later on, Roy and his family landed on the Big Island to stay and have been here for 20 years. Since then Roy has solo sailed the south pacific and ventured boat trip to the lava.
Captain Roy was born in New York. His love for the ocean came at a young age and as he got older he continued learning the ropes of the ocean aboard a 125ft sailing ship exploring the Atlantic and becoming part of a oceanography team. Later on, Roy and his family landed on the Big Island to stay and have been here for 20 years. Since then Roy has solo sailed the south pacific and ventured boat trip to the lava.
