
Megyn Kelly proved she is not one to waste away her days lounging by the pool while on vacation, with the soon-to-be NBC personality enjoying an afternoon of snorkeling while in Hawaii on Wednesday.

The former host of The Kelly File was photographed with some basic black flippers along with a matching fluorescent-yellow snorkel and mask combo as she prepared to venture out into the tropical waters surrounding the island paradise, accompanied by husband Douglas Brunt.

She kept things casual for her afternoon of recreational activities, donning her beloved straw beach hat and a black halter-top bikini, but did liven things up with some unexpected pops of color courtesy of her eye-catching yoga pants.

Kelly opted for a pair of periwinkle leggings which were a bit of a departure from the more reserved clothes she tends to favor while appearing on air. There was even an extra little pop on the pants thanks to the neon stripes of sea green and raspberry running up each leg.

The 47-year-old mother of three was also showing a little skin in her beachwear, with he taut torso and toned arms both on display and looking camera ready ahead of her NBC debut later this year.

Brunt meanwhile seemed to be following his wife's lead when it came to his beach attire, opting for a simple black top as well while livening things up with some bright turquoise swim trunks.

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Aloha: Megyn Kelly was photographed while she went snorkeling in Hawaii on Wednesday during her vacation (above)

Made in the shade: Kelly made sure to keep her skin shielded from the sun in her go-to staw hat (above)

Dress with all the colors of the wind: The popular television personality wore a black halter-top bikini and a pair of colorful yoga pants for the recreational outing

Lookout: Kelly, a 47-year-old mother of three, was also showing a little skin in her look, which revealed her taut torso and toned arms

Fair and balanced: Brunt helped Kelly make her way to shore after the two spent some time with the local marine life

Kelly seemed to be venturing out in the same area where she and her husband were spotted earlier in the week, and once more the two were spotted trying to navigate the difficult underwater terrain.

The rocky and uneven ocean floor seemed to be no problem for Kelly however, who looked fair and balanced as she venture out into the surf with her snorkel gear.

And after spending some time flipping around the crystal clear waters the group returned to shore and headed back to their oceanfront resort.

This could very well be one of Kelly's last vacation for some time, as she is now getting ready to hunker down and get to work on her new NBC projects.

Kelly surprised many when she announced back in January that she would be leaving Fox News after more than a decade with the network and joining the team at NBC News.

Her move to NBC was expected to happen when her contract with her former employer expired in July, but earlier this week that date was moved up following another surprising announcement.

'Fox News let Megyn Kelly out of her contract on March 9,' revealed a Fox News spokesperson in a statement.

The network's decision to release Kelly seemed to suggest that she would now be free to start at NBC four months ahead of schedule, and get to work developing her new morning show.

Flipping out: Kelly suited up in some basic black flippers along with a matching fluorescent-yellow snorkel and mask combo

Bird of paradise: Kelly opted for a pair of periwinkle leggings which were a bit of a departure from the more reserved clothes she tends to favor while appearing on air

Bonus brightness: There was even an extra little pop on the pants thanks to the neon stripes of sea green and raspberry running up each leg

Shifting tides: Kelly seemed to be venturing out in the same area where she and her husband were spotted earlier in the week

Feet on the ground: Kelly relaxes on the sand ahead of her aquatic adventure on Wednesday

That is not the case just quite yet though according to Kelly's publicist Leslee Dart, who told DailyMail.com: 'The terms of Megyn’s termination are still being negotiated.'

When asked to comment on Dart's claim that negotiations were still ongoing, a Fox News spokesperson reiterated that the anchor had been let out of her contract on March 9 by the network.

Meanwhile, a source with knowledge of Kelly's exit told DailyMail.com: 'She's done with Fox - there's nothing to negotiate.'

In the midst of all this, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that NBC is in 'limbo,' with a person close to the situation pointing out that Kelly does not have a start date at her new network.

That does not seem to be of concern however to either NBC or Kelly according to both a network source and the anchor's rep.

'No one has a start date for her at NBC because that does not exist,' Dart told DailyMail.com.

'Those discussions will begin after she leaves Fox.'

One with the ocean: Kelly opted for a lowkey snorkeling trip rather than getting involved in the time-consuming hassle that is SCUBA

Setting out: Kelly takes one final look into the distance before she heads to sea for her meeting with the marine life

Wet and wild: Kelly clings to a rock on the shore after making her way back to the coast from her sea swim

A whole new world: Kelly and the group did not spend much time on the shore after their return, and quickly made their way back to the hotel

Heading on out: Kelly grabs her sandals and heads on back while enjoying what may be her last vacation for some time

A source at NBC News echoed Dart's comments on the matter, telling DailyMail.com that there was no way to set a start date until Kelly's contract was up with Fox News.

However, a source with knowledge of Megyn's exit said, 'She's done with Fox, there is nothing to negotiate'.

That source also pointed out that Kelly's first few months will be spent developing her morning program and not on the air.

The start dates for Kelly’s new NBC program meanwhile would not be released until May 15 at the earliest, which is when the network will host their annual upfront presentation in New York City and announce their fall schedule.

Should both Kelly and Fox News come to an agreement, Kelly could make her first appearance for the network at their upfront.

And while Kelly's start date may not be set in stone, her salary with the network has been, and is expected to be close to the $15million-a-year she is currently getting on Fox News.

An NBC insider told Dailymail.com that the plan is for the former Fox News darling to get her own hour of morning television that would not fall under the Today show brand, would be a new brand, and would cancel the fourth hour of the program altogether.

Kathie Lee and Hoda are expected to move to third hour now, and the fourth hour will become the timeslot of Kelly's new show.

It remains up in the air however if Kelly's show will air at 9am and Hoda and Kathie Lee will stay on at 10am, or if America's favorite mid-morning sommeliers will be raising their glasses an hour earlier come this fall.