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Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

Overview

A three hour tour you won't want to miss! Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava flows. As you arrive at the "World Famous Captain Cook Monument" your snorkeling adventure will begin in the turquoise waters and vibrant reef of the marine sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay. Make sure to bring an underwater camera to capture the colorful schools of fish, pods of spinner dolphins that are also commonly spotted in the bay. “Hawaii The Big Island Revealed” guide book says, “snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay near the monument is perhaps the best you will find anywhere in the state”.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $134.64

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $134.64

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Masks, Fins, Snorkels, Flotation Noodles

Filtered Water

Reef Safe Sunscreen

Snacks

Light Snacks (Chips, Fruit, Beverages)

Snorkeling

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Advise Staff of any Dietary Restrictions 48 hrs prior to tour
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
We have reduced our tour capacity to ensure we are following all CDC, state, and county guidelines.

What To Expect

Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve

Snorkel in the pristine waters near the Captain Cook Monument in the marine sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay.

The Captain Cook Monument

Snorkel in the pristine waters near the Captain Cook Monument.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (432)

Kristen S

Aug 2018

Our afternoon snorkel trip was one of my favorite activities during our vacation. The staff was friendly and relaxed. I enjoyed being on a smaller boat with fewer people than some of the other companies. The snorkeling was phenomenal and I appreciated the snorkeling tips the staff gave us.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thank you for reviewing your afternoon charter to Kealakekua. We are happy to know you enjoyed it! Mahalo Nui Loa!

nanal0ne

Jul 2018

I had missed the morning trip that I had booked and was rather stressed when I eventually got to the check in office. They were very kind and easily rebooked me on the afternoon trip the same day. There were only 7 people in our afternoon trip; one family and me,which was great. I watched the competition launch fill up with about 40 people and felt very pleased with my choice of a smaller company. The trip to the bay was very pleasant and the 2 staff offered round fruit, chips and drinks, which were appreciated. When we got the bay, I was pleased to see it wasn't very busy- apparently you can't go off the land into the sea and that limits the number of people in the water as it's quite a long way from any urban area. The sea was crystal clear and I could see individual plankton coming towards me as I went in off the boat. There were fish everywhere below the surface and it was cool to just float with them and let them cruise round me. It was just great snorkelling with lots of lovely fish to see. The highlight was when a school of dolphin came into the bay and swam around us and did a few jumps as we were leaving- inviting us back? Saying farewell? I don't know, but it was a great end to a great trip. I really recommend Sea Paradise for a smaller group, and friendly, helpful staff . I had a wonderful afternoon after a rather stressful morning. Nan

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Aloha Nan, Thanks for sharing your wonderful review. We are happy we were able to lower that stress level for you. Please come back and visit the Big Island again, we would love to have you take the Manta tour next time. Much Aloha!

Georgia M

Jul 2018

The afternoon tour was perfect for our schedule, and the staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful--we lost our GoPro lanyard, and the fashioned an replacement from rubber bands for us! The captain and crew were friendly and helpful; we really enjoyed our afternoon on the water. They were so great, we went back to them for the night manta ray snorkel!