Reef Guides Hawaii

11/16/2020

It has taken eight months, but Reef Guides Hawaii has finally started doing what it does best: sharing the wonders of Hawaii’s underwater treasures with another lucky family!

We are prepared to offer you a completely safe and comfortable experience.

Let’s go have some fun together! We’ve been waiting for you!

10/10/2020

Thank you for this Kimberlee... it makes you wonder why our governor refuses to accept these facts...

Governor Ige and Lt. Gov. Green told our mayor and Dr. Berreman that our mayor’s safe-opening plan with one test before you fly to Hawai‘i and a second test after a shortened quarantine was not acceptable.

10/09/2020

HAWAII TREE PLANTING DAY - OCT. 30
Please join the on Oct. 30 to fight by planting trees. For more info and to sign up:

https://mailchi.mp/7f74c84dc994/climate-action-coalition-tree-planting?e=efb652f6f4

10/07/2020

On Monday morning, Governor David Ige denied Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami’s Emergency Rule 18, which would have established a post-arrival testing program for all incoming travelers to Kauai.

10/07/2020

Let’s support our neighbors on Maui and let the county administration know that this is not a good idea!

07/16/2020

Orcas by Briana Smith from Kauai. marine debris artists use these free art materials to make amazing art to capture your attention... and bring awareness to the plastic pollution issue. Plastic Free July starts tomorrow where we will be offering some solutions.

07/10/2020

Educators are expected to carry the burdens of the Covid-19 pandemic. But they’re not the ones at blame.

07/01/2020

OCEAN VOYAGES INSTITUTE SETS RECORD WITH LARGEST OPEN OCEAN CLEAN-UP IN HISTORY Ocean Voyages Institute sets a new record after a 48 day expedition with the ...

06/20/2020

A chance to highlight these magnificent, globe-trotting birds and learn what we can do to protect them.

06/02/2020

Mahalo to the Surfrider Foundation for this important reminder to care for our reefs!

Today is ! We can celebrate by making sure we’re doing everything possible to protect our fragile reefs from further damage caused by human activity. An easy place to start is to use ! Please see ’s infographic to learn how to choose the right sunscreen for you AND our precious reefs.

05/14/2020

Thanks to the Coral Reef Education Institute for this helpful clarification about ‘reef safe’ sunscreens! Always read the label!

Reef safe sunscreen ingredients

05/11/2020

Mahalo to Ocean Elders for this incredible story! Take a moment to view this amazing underwater footage.

We have recently commenced an exciting new project that aims to quantify the nursing behavior of humpback whale calves on their Maui breeding grounds. The pr...

05/06/2020

https://www.reefguides.com/post/meet-the-trumpetfish

To all of you parents out there who are stepping up and home-schooling your kids, we at Reef Guides Hawaii want to give you a little help! Remember, we're all in this together!

The Pacific trumpetfish is one of the most startling fish you will encounter while snorkeling the reefs of Kauai. Reaching almost 3 feet in length, these fish can not only change their color based on their surroundings, but they can also hover vertically stalking their prey. You will see the trumpet...

04/29/2020

For people who love whales, a high point of this winter’s breeding and birthing season for migratory North Pacific humpback whales in Hawaii was a surge of 134% in whale sightings by volunteers in January’s one-day Great Whale Count on Maui, compared with January 2019.

04/29/2020

Mahalo to the Coral Reef Education Institute for these fabulous webinars! Do yourself a favor and check them out!

The more we know the more we can help.

03/20/2020

In light of this serious public health crisis, as well as the travel restrictions recently put in place by our Governor and Mayor, Reef Guides Hawai’i has decided to suspend all of our tours for the next 30 days. If you were thinking of visiting Kaua’i and hoping to take one of our tours during the next month, you need to reconsider. Please stay at home and take care of your families. We will let you know just as soon as we are ready to start doing tours again!Reef Guides and all of the ocean’s treasures will be here when the time is right. Mahalo nui!

03/05/2020

Dare to be Different ✨

02/25/2020

Happy Monday! 🤙🏽

02/25/2020

Reef Guides Hawaii is seeking a new Marine Science Instructor and Snorkeling Guide to join our team! We are looking for a responsible, personable, fun-loving individual who loves to be in the water and would appreciate the opportunity to share the wonders of Kauai’s reefs with visitors and locals alike. Time responsibilities and available work vary by season and fluctuate due to times of high and low tourism – and ocean conditions. Additional job description available upon initial submission of interest in the position.
Desired Qualifications: *Knowledge of Hawaiian coral reef ecosystems *Knowledge of Hawaiian marine species and also invasives *Strong water skills and current CPR/First Aid certification *Previous guide experience preferred but not required
Job Duties: *Professionally educate guests on Hawaiian coral reef ecology, reef inhabitants, and the conservation issues that our reefs are facing. *Ability to demonstrate how to properly use snorkeling equipment and be able to answer questions and address gear problems. *Individually lead groups of up to 6 people on an hour-long snorkeling session, which includes in-water education. *Possess adequate camera and computer skills to create photo slideshows and perform minor editing as well as providing regular social media content. *Properly clean, detail and store the gear after tours.
If you think you have what it takes to do this job well, or can quickly learn what you might be slightly deficient in, please contact us at [email protected] or by calling 651-8889. We look forward to speaking with you! Mahalo! -Craig

02/19/2020

One of the questions we receive the most is whether or not our tours are safe for non-swimmers and children, and the answer is yes! Our guides are great with explaining how all of the equipment is used. In addition, each person is fitted with an inflatable life vest and can hold on to the rescue board handles when needed!

02/10/2020

Reef Guides Hawaii is seeking a new Marine Science Instructor and Snorkeling Guide to join our team! We are looking for a responsible, personable, fun-loving individual who loves to be in the water and would appreciate the opportunity to share the wonders of Kauai’s reefs with visitors and locals alike. Time responsibilities and available work vary by season and fluctuate due to times of high and low tourism – and ocean conditions. Additional job description available upon initial submission of interest in the position.
Desired Qualifications: *Knowledge of Hawaiian coral reef ecosystems *Knowledge of Hawaiian marine species *Strong water skills and current CPR/First Aid certification *Previous guide experience preferred but not required
Job Duties: *Professionally educate guests on Hawaiian coral reef ecology, reef inhabitants, and the conservation issues that our reefs are facing. *Ability to demonstrate how to properly use snorkeling equipment and be able to answer questions and address gear problems. *Individually lead groups of up to 6 people on an hour-long snorkeling session, which includes in-water education. *Possess adequate camera and computer skills to create photo slideshows and perform minor editing as well as providing regular social media content. *Properly clean, detail and store the gear after tours.
If you think you have what it takes to do this job well, or can quickly learn what you might be slightly deficient in, please contact us at [email protected] or by calling 651-8889. We look forward to speaking with you! Mahalo! -Craig

02/06/2020

Honu can reach up to four feet long and weigh in at over 300 pounds. It’s an unforgettable experience snorkeling alongside them!

01/23/2020

🌈 sometimes you have to look down to see the colors of the rainbow 🌈

01/08/2020

Reef Guides Hawaii is looking for a part-time snorkeling guide. We are currently working on the south shore, but if we find the right person you would work on the North Shore during summer. Responsibilities include presenting an educational program on Hawaiian coral reef systems and their inhabitants, distributing gear and providing a demonstration on its use, providing a safe and fun environment for up to six guests in the water for an hour, taking underwater photos to document the tour, editing the photos on a computer to produce a digital slideshow and cleaning all the gear after the tour.
Qualifications include current CPR and first aid training, being very strong in the water and capable of handling a rescue board and six snorkelers in often times challenging conditions, a love of being in the water and a fun and playful attitude.
Hours vary by season. Winter is slow, summer is busy.
If you feel you possess these qualifications, text Craig at 651–8889.
Serious inquiries only please!

01/04/2020

New year, new opportunities to explore! Happy 2020 ✨

01/01/2020

This is the last tour of the decade for Reef Guides Hawaii! And I just wanted to say thank you to all of you out there who have recognized what makes Reef Guides Hawaii different and so special. Our planet is in peril. Our coral is suffering. The next decade is crucial. Please consider what you can do to make a difference. Make a commitment! We need to stop thinking of the ocean as our dumping ground. No more single use plastic! Please think about that when you go shopping. Remember, we are talking about 8 million metric tons of plastic every year! The ocean, our mother, cannot survive that! The other name for my company is Malama Ke Kai which means to care for the ocean in Hawaiian. It is what those who came before me entrusted me to do. And that is what I fully intend to do. Hopefully with your help! Have a healthy, happy and abundant New Year! Mahalo nui loa

12/19/2019

She was there...I was there...perfection. Come and check it out for yourself. I’d be happy to help!