General Information
“Our trips are based 100% on nature and natural occurring events. We do not control the lava, unfortunately! Lava Conditions are ever-changing in the event the lava is not touching the sea we provide you our Volcano Coastline Tour!
Schedule: Lava Boat Tours depart daily at 5AM, 8AM, 5PM. Tour is 2+ hours round trip, departs from Isaac Hale Beach Park also know as Pohoiki Boat Ramp
Conditions: Open ocean touring along East Hawaii’s southeast coastline
We Provide: Bottled water, Hawaii Lava Tour to see active lava from a local Big Island Ocean Guide showcasing Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Ocean Life and Hawaii’s active Volcanoes.
Prices: Adult $175.00. Child (12 and under): $125.00 + taxes %7.166
($25 discount per passenger in the event no lava is seen during tour)
Group Size: Tour limited to a maximum of 24 guests.
Restrictions: Guests need to be 4 years old, able to climb a 10 ft ladder, tour not recommended for people with recent injuries, back, neck, joint pain.
What to Bring & Wear: All items need to be brought in a bag preferably, all electronics need to have a way to protect from damage: ie zip-lock bags, Dress to get wet, long pants or swim shorts, a sleeved shirt, light jacket, rain poncho are great things to have available on while touring the active Volcano.
Hawaii Lava Tour Boat LavaKai watching Kilauea volcano erupt into the sea!
Hawaii’s Best Lava Tours take you to see Kilauea Volcano in the dark of the nite, during the daytime, anytime is a great time to view the volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. The sunrise volcano tours and sunset volcano tours are generally the premiere Lava Volcano Tours due to the dramatic changes that occur at the dawn and dusk in Hawaii, however anything can happen Kilauea is an active volcano folks. On the premiere morning lava tours watch in awe as the early morning golden sunlight rays warm the lava covered coastline as the ultimate volcano viewing unfolds right before your eyes (Captains Pick). During the daytime the direct sunlight warms the coastline highlighting the coastline revealing amazing geological formations. The popular Sunset volcano Tours boat you to see the sunset over Mauna Loa & Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. As the sunsets the lava inside the volcano heats up the nite. Our experienced crew founded Lava Boat Tours & Volcano Boat Tours around our Sunrise Lava Adventure Tours since they are best volcano viewing, wind, weather, & swell conditions. We offer group lava tours & private volcano tours with seating for up to 24 passengers per tour.
Please expect this Boat Volcano Tour to be the highlight of your Hawaii Vacation, possibly the highlight of a lifetime?
If you’re on the Big Island this is what you came to see Volcano Kilauea! See the Volcanoes National Park coastline, volcanic black sand beaches, lava sea cliffs, lava arches, Sea life, the ever changing Puna Coast, Junglescapes and earth newest lands. While lava’s entering the sea watch in awe as the ocean entry unleashes a lava show of eruptive splatter cones, oozing rivers of lava, crackleing A’a lava, underwater upwellings, erupting lava bombs, volcanic steam explosions, and much more As the lava cools wittness the aftermath left behind from these powerful lava flows, bench breaks, landslides, new black sand beaches, and geologic formations painted across the rugged seacliffs.
Our boat lava tours regularly experience: volcanic steam explosions, red rivers of lava, littoral explosions, bench collapses, plume clouds, erupting lava bombs, & ocean entry splatter cones. Explore the islands recent lava flows so fresh forever cooling. The crew all have years of experience at the lava ocean entry & are excited to you show you an unforgettable volcano tour along East Hawaii’s remote Puna Coastline.
When the lava ocean entry ceases our tours experience the aftermath from 29+ years of the Kilauea Volcano eruption. Witness the settling lava benches from recent 2012 volcanic activity. This Big Island boat tour reveals panoramic views of Big Island Volcanoes (Kilauea, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa), Volcanic Black Sand Beaches, Unique Lava Tubes, Marine Life, Historic Lavascapes, Lush Junglescapes while cruising along the Historical Kalapana coast filled with scenic beauty.
Online Booking
14-3782 Pohoiki Rd. Pahoa, HI, 96778 USA
lavaoceancontact@gmail.com • 808-966-4200
we are coming there on the 3rd of jan. and are staying at the hotel sheraton keauhou bay and would like to take the lava boat tour sunset preferably what would be the best way to do this.
Our Big Island Volcano Tours to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park provide round service to see lava flows from the past and present Hawaii Volcano eruptions . Lava Boat Tours to Volcano Kilauea are a seasonal Hilo Attraction that depends on the current eruption status of the volcano. When lava is visible on the pali (mountain) Lava Boat Tours will resume until then join one of our Volcano Boat Tours which are a similar Hawaii Volcano Tour however you travel further into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to view lava flows frozen in time cascading hundreds of feet to the sea, unique ocean entry lava tubes, landslides/bench breaks, Black Sand Beaches, Surfing at Pohoiki, the aftermath of Kalapana, and a wide array of wildlife which can include, dolphins, flying fish (Malalo), seabirds, and in the winter months Hawaii is home to the Humpback Whales. (Dec-May).
I booked a tour on the phone today, the 20th of December, for 7 people for the sunset tour on December 23rd; could I please get an email confirmation of this transactio/book? (Apparently it has already been processed on my credit card).
Thanks
Nandini Sathi
I have found your order and resent the email with direction we also have direction available online HERE.
Comming feb 1st -4th can we be put on a waiting list for the pm lava boat trip if someone cancells?
We still have a available seat book online or call us direct at 808.966.4200
Couldn’t get through by phone, but 2 of us are interested in Lava cruise for Dec. 29 or 30. Have the tours been able to get close enough to see the lava or have they become the “Coastal” tours? We’re hopeful!
Thanks for getting back to me!
All tours have been booked full through the new year 2010
why do we need a 10 foot ladder? My wife cannot climb that she has knee problem. She can walk but not climb
yes all passengers must be able to climb the ladder we board on land so to get in the boat.
Hi, I am planning an upcoming stay in a Kohala Coast Hotel. What is the closest volcano/lava flow boat tour I can take? Pls let me know. Thanks! Aloha!
Were your closest bet at 3 hour drive. The boat ride from Kohala would be 10 hours each way and a rough one at that.
Hi. Wondering about availability for 2 guests January 10th or 11th. We went on your lava tour August 2010…….unbelievable experience. Hope to enjoy it agin.
Glad to hear your ready to get back out on the boat you can check availability above on the booking widget or give us a call 808.966.4200.
3 family members interested in Lava sunset/evening boat tour in February. We would be driving from Kona. How soon so we need to make reservations? Thank you.
U can book online at anytime to save a couple $$$ but a good rule of thume is 2 weeks in advance to ensure your seats
friends recommended we stay on the Kona coastline however it appears your tours and the helicopter tours depart from Hil or that region. am I correct????????
yes the volcano is situated on the Hilo side of the island u may like to book a day or two on our side in a custom B&B
I am interested in booking two for a sunset cruise in mid February and can be flexible for available days the week of 2/16 to 2/19. Can you advise availability and current lava conditions or expectations? I know this will change, just interested in the current.
I prefer the sunrise volcano tours due to the dramatic changes in East Hawaii the occur. Our avaialbility calandar is up to date so you can check exact times and dates each tour at the bottom of the tour page. Make sure to check the check box before submiting. As of now I can accomidate you on various tours during your stay
My husband and I will arrive in Hilo on the Carnival Cruise line at 10am on Jan. 25th. The ship leaves the island at 7:00 pm. Is there a tour that would fit in that time frame, how far are you from the ship and would the only way to get to your location from the ship be to rent a car? I’ve seen on some of the sites that the lava is not currently flowing – our main goal for this tour would be to see hot lava flowing
Lava is ever changing so good luck seeing the hot lava only 1/4 of the time over the eruption lava has touched the sea. We offer year round tours out to see the great Kilauea Volcano and all it has done during this 29 year eruption. Yes cruise ship passengers generally rent cars to get out to us were 35 minutes from the town of Hilo. We offer a 2 pm tour on cruise ship days available for up to 24 passengers.
We have a group of 5, coming April, and would like to do a Sunset tour on April 6, which shows no availablity. Is this because it is too far out, or does the tour season end?
Thanks
We operate our sunset tours on Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sun no departures on Thursdays
Do you operate the tours all year round? We are coming in June, but your website doesn’t have availability after March 30. We are interested in the Lava Tour.
Yes we operate year round but do the the ever changing events that effect our tours we only book 3 months in advance.
My husband and I would like to take one of your tours. I get sea sick easily. Would I be able to handle thi? If so, what is the best time to take one? We will be on the island end of January 2012.
Well the sunrise and morning tours are generally the calmest and best for viewing. Most of our passengers do not get seasick we found that due to the adventurous nature of our tours most passengers do not get sick while in motions its the slow rolling motion that occurs when the boats is slowly moving or sitting rocking back in forth that said you probably will be fine.
There are 6 of us flying to Oahu for a week in May. What airport in Hawaii do we fly to if we are flying from Oahu. Also if we are not planning on staying overnight (just flying over for the tour), which tour and tour time would be best for us to book? Thanks
Well they are all great tours I recommend the lava boat tour it is the most popular tour in Hilo
My husband and I will be on island and wanted to see if we could bring 8mth old with us in a carrier on my chest?
our tours are limited to passengers 4+ due to open ocean conditions
I noticed you mentioned a 2pm departure on certain days. Is this available on all days? How soon do you have to book? Also do you have a later morning departure? besides sunrise and sunset? pls let me know. thanks!
we have vacation plans set to be in Kona between April 6-13 and was interested in the 5 pm Lava Tours but your calendar indicates that the whole month of April dates are all blocked off. Does this mean that there are no tours during this period or are we just to early in booking. We are going to be a party of 5-6 people.
Yes we still have available seat please try to refresh your browser if it doesnt work please give us a call 808.966.4200
Hi, Can you tell me if you can see lava flowing into the ocean this week for the sunset tours? The National Park Service updated their site on January 4th to show no lava visible? Is this the case? We’ll be coming Feb 4-9. Thanks so much!
~Amanda
At the ocean entry we still have a couple glowing lava tube no ocean entry at this time though.
Are you the lava boat tour featured on the weather channel last month (January 2012)?
Yes we were part of the Cantore Stories a great time on the water with Jim and crew heres a link to the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8_AT-4Dwyo
yes great group to work with fun times!!
Are you already booked for the sunset tour on April 2nd? I have a group of 5 — thanks, Mary
At this time I still see 10 seats available on the April 2nd Sunset tour if you need assistance book let us know
Hi Shane,
We are wondering about March 11th 5am sunrise lava cruise for 2 people. Is there availability? Or a waiting list?
Thanks!
Sorry no sunrise tours on Sunday Mornings only sunset tours
Hello,
Still awaiting reply to last comment on Jan 19th. Shane, pls reply.
thanks!
we book 3 months in advance due to ever changing conditions