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Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour - 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure

Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour - 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure

Overview

Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary. Snorkel with a rainbow of tropical fish among beautiful coral gardens in the bay's clear, crystal waters. Enjoy the delightful tropical snacks provided before you head out again, exploring vast sea caves, lava tubes and the rugged beauty of the coastline.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Wed 23 Jul

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Starting at $130.46

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Wed 23 Jul

Starting at $130.46

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Potato chips, cookies, water & soft drinks. Offered on the 8:00 AM & 12:45 PM tour

Rafting expedition

Use of snorkel equipment including masks and flotation devices

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 4 years

What To Expect

Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditions

This is the original rafting company of Hawai'i, with our family run office set up for checking in each of our excursions. Our office allows indoor seating, air conditioning, convenient restrooms, reef safe sunscreen, children entertainment, souvenir shopping and one fluffy friendly golden retriever, if you are missing yours back home.

Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor

Kailua-Kona

Travel down the Kona coast exploring the deep waters of the Pacific ocean looking for any one of our resident dolphin or whales. Making short stops for photo opportunities with views and informative facts about some of our islands volcanoes.

Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve

Hawaii is home to over 85% of coral reefs in America, while on the Big island, Kealakekua Bay is your best opportunities to see one of Hawai'i most spectacular reefs. Enjoy the crystal clear water of Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve where visibility can be 70 to over 100 feet while snorkeling. Snorkel in a well protected bay with over 100 variety of fish in depths of 6 to 50 feet.

The Captain Cook Monument

Once everyone is back on the boat and enjoying the snacks, fresh fruit and cold refreshments, the story about Captain Cook and his influence he had on the Hawaiian population and Maritime community will begin.

Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park

Since Kealakekua bay is a Marine Sanctuary, our tour is the only eco-friendly way to see the park from our boat without leaving lasting footprints. The hike down to this area is 2 1/2 miles round trip and a 1000 foot drop in elevation, there are no restrooms or safe way to enter the water from shore without causing injury to yourself or the coral reef.

Kailua-Kona

On your return journey from Kealakekua Bay travel along the rugged shoreline hugging the coast with our maneuverable Zodiac boats. Listen to the stories of old Hawai'i and how the island was formed while you view different geological features. Our captain and crew are always willing to give out recommendations of places to eat, things to see, or events that are happening around Kona, so don't be afraid to ask.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (482)

Petar N

Mar 2025

Amazing experience. Captain Rick, Liz and Jake were all extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. The boat ride out and back to the snorkeling spot was was beautiful and extremely fun for myself, my wife and our 2 boys (aged 8 & 10). We got to see Spinner dolphins and Bottle-nosed dolphins during the boat ride, an amazing bonus. The snorkeling was beautiful and Captian Rick ensured we got there quickly and beat the other boats there so we would have more time snorkeling before more boats and people showed up. Our whole family had a blast and we would highly recommend this experience to anyone! Thanks to all the staff at Captian Zodiac!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Sounds like a great family outing during your Hawaii vacation. We hope you made lots of lasting memories to share with family when you get back home. Hope to see you again on another snorkeling adventure.

Heather_A

Mar 2025

Had a great time! Was like swimming in an aquarium, would highly recommend the 8am snorkel, it was not crowded and water temp was nice (early March). Added plus, saw dolphins, learned a little history and saw a 6ft hammerhead on the way back! The boat is a bit bumpy so this is not for young children or older adults with any mobility concerns.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Mahalo for the nice review about our snorkeling tour to Kealakekua bay. We love hearing from guests. Its true the boat is adventurous and bouncy so its not for everyone.

I6780VMamyh

Feb 2025

I failed Red Cross swimming, 3 times, in the 70’s because I can’t put my face in the water. This week I learned that I still won’t put my face in the water. Marco and Liz helped me have an amazing time in the water anyway. I felt safe, and the entire morning was exhilarating and beautiful. They both shared a lot of information on the history and geology of the area. We saw spinner dolphins and harbor whales. I loved the smaller group experience, too.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

We are happy to hear they were able to take the extra step with you to make the snorkel trip a highlight for you. This is a highlight for us and we will share it with the team. Mahalo for coming out with us.