{"id":135275,"date":"2026-02-16T17:33:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T17:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/135275\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T17:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T17:33:08","slug":"snorkel-bobs-expands-to-queens-marketplace-in-waikoloa-big-island-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/135275\/","title":{"rendered":"Snorkel Bob\u2019s expands to Queens\u2019 Marketplace in Waik\u014dloa : Big Island Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>   February 16, 2026, 7:00 AM HST  <\/p>\n<p>Queens\u2019 Marketplace in Waik\u014dloa has a new tenant.<\/p>\n<p>Snorkel Bob\u2019s opened its second Big Island location Dec. 20 at the shopping plaza, bringing with it the decades of experience it has become known for outfitting kama\u02bb\u0101ina and visitors alike with high-quality snorkeling gear and ocean adventure essentials.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bigislandnow.com\/file\/bigislandnow\/2026\/02\/Snorkel-Bobs_QMP_1.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Snorkel-Bobs_QMP_1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-424874\"\/><\/a>Photo Courtesy: Snorkel Bob\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>The locally owned and operated company founded on Maui has built a loyal following throughout the islands for its custom-fitting equipment, knowledgeable service and commitment to protecting local reefs.<\/p>\n<p>Its new Queens\u2019 Marketplace store offers Snorkel Bob\u2019s signature selection of premium masks, snorkels and fins, with fin sizes ranging from 00 to 17, as well as kid-friendly masks and snorkels designed for comfort and fun.<\/p>\n<p>ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ADARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD<\/p>\n<p>Specialty offerings include prescription lenses for adults and children, ensuring customers can clearly see underwater.<\/p>\n<p>Snorkel Bob\u2019s also provides a variety of beach equipment and recreational services, including:<\/p>\n<p>Boogie boards.<\/p>\n<p>Sunshades.<\/p>\n<p>Beach chairs.<\/p>\n<p>Flotation devices.<\/p>\n<p>Access to experiences such as manta night snorkeling, l\u016b\u02bbau and other island activities.<\/p>\n<p>Snorkel Bob\u2019s even offers 24-hour interisland gear returns, providing added convenience for island-hopping travelers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bigislandnow.com\/file\/bigislandnow\/2026\/02\/Snorkel-Bobs-QMP_2.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Snorkel-Bobs-QMP_2-1024x775.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-424873\"\/><\/a>Photo Courtesy: Snorkel Bob\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of great snorkeling in the Waik\u014dloa area, and being close to Queens\u2019 Marketplace makes it easy for people to gear up and get in the water,\u201d said Snorkel Bob\u2019s general manager Keith Christie in the announcement of the second location.<\/p>\n<p>Snorkel Bob\u2019s at Queens\u2019 Marketplace is open 8 a.m. t0 5 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/snorkelbob.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Snorkel Bob\u2019s website<\/a> and follow Snorkel Bob\u2019s on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/snorkelbobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/snorkelbobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a> for additional information.<\/p>\n<p>ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"February 16, 2026, 7:00 AM HST Queens\u2019 Marketplace in Waik\u014dloa has a new tenant. 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