Captain Cook Exclusive

Overview

With the world-renowned and historic destination of Kealakekua Bay just minutes from our point of departure, the Captain Cook Exclusive is a personal, exciting, and efficient way to see the Bay named one of the world’s best snorkeling locations. Kealakekua Bay is a 315-acre marine sanctuary that boasts incredibly protected waters year round making it the best place in Hawaii for beginning snorkelers.

After a full hour of snorkeling in the crystal clear waters directly in front of the monument to Captain James Cook, you make your way back to Keauhou Bay along the South Kona coastline. Your Captain maneuvers our custom-made vessels into the sea caves at the base of Hualalai, hugging the coast and detailing the culturally significant and geologically fascinating features along the way. Watch for dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and even herds of thousands of goats! If you plan on snorkeling while in Hawaii and want to see what few do, this is the tour for you.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $124.87

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $124.87

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Water & Juice

Bottled water

Snacks

Flotation Devices (including snorkeling vests & view finder boards)

Snorkeling Gear

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Swimming & snorkeling experience not necessary but recommended
Must be able to climb a short pool ladder
Women that are pregnant and individuals with back or neck injuries are restricted

What To Expect

Sea Quest Hawaii

Guests will visit Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cooks Monument, a pristine marine sanctuary. Our Captain and Crew will share the history and culture and we adventure through sea caves and lava tubes.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (349)

131jessikaj

Feb 2025

Great first time snorkel experience for my teen/tween kids. Captain Steve and crew Taylor were great! Lots of interesting information about our locations and history, threw in a few good hearted jokes to keep the kids listening. Also enjoyed getting up close to sea caves.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Aloha! Thank you for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii's Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive. We are thrilled to hear the was a great first time snorkeling experience for your whole Ohana. We appreciate being able to share our knowledge and information with you regarding the Big Island and our Hawaiian history, and are thrilled to hear the kids were engaged the entire tour. We hope to see you again. Mahalo nui loa!

Ron G

Feb 2025

We did 3 different trips with SeaQuest. We did the night manta snorkel, the two step/Capt Cook snorkel, and the Capt Cook snorkel. All were great. The 3 different crews were wonderful. The night manta was spectacular. We saw 5-6 different mantas and they were doing barrel rolls right under us. Both day snorkel tours were great. We saw dolphins both times and even had them swimming under us at Capt. Cook. The boats were comfortable and they provided snacks on the way back on both day trips. Capt. Steve, Ariel, and Taylor took great care of us. Would highly recommend this company.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Aloha Ron! Mahalo nui loa for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii three different times for your Kona snorkeling! We are honored that you have become part of our Sea Quest Ohana! What an incredible experience! Manta rays doing barrel rolls directly underneath of you, dolphins swimming under you at Kealakekua Bay. It all sounds magical to us! We sincerely appreciate you and your recommendation. A hui hou, Malama Pono.

Austin_a

Jan 2025

Captain Brenden and MJ were the best! They provided such a great experience for my husband and I. Smooth trip, it was a little bumpy because of the water conditions, but they made all of us feel at ease. We stopped to see a hunchback whale, totally unexpected part of the excursion. They prioritize safety! They also bring you to the most beautiful bay where you can snorkel in still waters. Snacks and hydration provided! Highly recommended! We will come back! -Jess&Austin

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Aloha Jess &. Austin! Thank you for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii's Captain Cook Exclusive Daytime Snorkel Tour! We are so happy to hear that you had such a great experience, even with a little swell in the ocean. Our Crew truly is the best! They absolutely love what they do and enjoy sharing their knowledge and Aloha with our guest, while still keeping safety as the top priority. It is very rewarding to be recognized for all that they do. We hope to see you again in the future. Mahalo nui loa!