Hawaii Island (The Big Island)

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Oct 30, 2025.

• NOAA Fisheries - Viewing Marine Wildlife in Hawaiʻi - Approach distances and viewing rules for turtles, monk seals, dolphins, and whales.
• NOAA - Final Rule: Spinner Dolphin 50-yard Approach - Mandatory 50-yard distance from spinner dolphins.
• Manta Pacific Research Foundation - Manta ID catalogs and local conservation context.
• Hawaiʻi Ocean Stewardship Fee (DLNR DOBOR) - USD $1 per passenger fee for commercial ocean activities.
• Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park - Fees