Expedition South Kona

Overview

See parts of the Island most residents of Hawaii never see! Explore further down the pristine South Kona Coast than any other snorkeling tour company and snorkel at 3 incredible locations including Kealakekua Bay, the culturally significant Pu’uhonua O Honaunau, and a third remote location inaccessible any other way. Perhaps you’ll snorkel at a black sand beach and have it all to yourselves. Maybe a stone arch or a spectacular lava rock formation created thousands of years ago.

Explore sea caves and lava tubes in our safe, exciting, and maneuverable custom vessels designed to get you up close and personal with the coast. Scout for marine life such as pilot whales as long as your boat, Hawaiian spinner dolphins, green sea turtles, and more.

Lunch is provided, as are snacks, water & juice throughout the day. All the snorkeling gear and flotation devices you need as well. You simply show up in your swimsuit with your reef-safe sunscreen and towel in hand and away we go!

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sun 15 Jun

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Starting at $200.27

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Sun 15 Jun

Starting at $200.27

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Water & Juice

Bottled water

Snacks

Flotation Devices

Snorkeling Gear

Sandwich box provided to each guest. Please call with your sandwich choices: turkey, tuna, ham, roast beef, or veggie sandwiches available.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Swimming & Snorkeling Experience recommended
Must be able to climb a short pool ladder
Women that are pregnant and individuals with back injuries are restricted

What To Expect

Sea Quest Hawaii

Explore three snorkel destinations, Kealakekua Bay, Puʻuhonua O Honaunau, and a private black sand beach. Our captain and crew will share the history and culture as they 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 (199)

Charlene N

Jan 2025

Fun day snorkeling at three different locations. Each unique and clear water. Great variety of fish. Skylar and Taylor did a great job hosting us. Cool seeing whales and dolphins as a bonus.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Aloha Charlene! Thank you for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii's South Kona Snorkel Expedition! We are thrilled to hear you had a great snorkeling trip and enjoyed all three different snorkel locations! Each location is truly unique and it's such a privilege to be able to snorkel at each of them. And what a bonus, to be able to see whales and dolphins during your tour! We love to hear that Skyler and Taylor were able to take great care of you and to show you some Aloha during your vacation. Mahalo nui loa!

rellies02

Jan 2025

The boat was SO fun and sporty. Our Captain (Robbie, I believe) was so calm, patient, informative, and fun. You should make sure to be comfortable on the open water in a small boat to enjoy this trip. My kids are, but I would be cautious about anyone not comfortable in the water. Highly recommend this small group trip- it was so much better than a large boat.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Aloha! Thank you for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii’s Expedition South Kona Snorkel Tour! We are thrilled to hear the boat was SO fun and sporty! We love the smaller, intimate groups where we get to know our guest and show them Aloha! We appreciate you spending your Ohana’s vacation time with us and we hope to see you again in the future. Mahalo nui loa!

K6015OFteresak

Dec 2024

We absolutely loved our Expedition South Kona snorkeling tour with Sea Quest Hawaii. Captain Brendan and crew MJ were fantastic! Everything was very organized and never felt rushed or chaotic. We enjoyed 3 terrific snorkel sites and lunch on the boat. The first two sites were not at all crowded so there was plenty of room to explore as we snorkeled. The last site - at the Captain Cook Monument was crowded, but still very beautiful for snorkeling. The highlight of the trip was seeing the spinner dolphins playing in the bay and jumping by our boat. The smaller boat allowed us to get close to shore and see many caves, lava tubes and rock formations that the bigger boats can't go to. The company was also very helpful with regards to our daughter's severe food allergies. I highly recommend Sea Quest and we will definitely return on a future visit to the Big Island!

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Aloha! Thank you for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii's Expedition South Kona Snorkel Adventure. We are honored to be a part of your Ohana's visit to the Big Island. Captain Brendan and MJ are so wonderful and enjoy sharing their knowledge and Aloha with our guest. It is so rewarding to be with guest who appreciate the beauty of the Kona Coast and the ocean life. Being able to see spinner dolphins is such a treat! We hope to see you again in the future. With warmest aloha, Mahalo