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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 19 Nov

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Starting at $130.46

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Wed 19 Nov

Starting at $130.46

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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)

tomkI2249IP

Dec 2024

Marco, Devante and Rachel were exceptional guides, with a fun tour of the coast on the way back. We had plenty of time and the water and lunch was provided.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you for joining us on the 4 hour snorkel tour to Kealakekua bay. So happy to hear you had a great time with us on your Kona vacation. Seeing the island from the water side is a great addition to every vacation. Come see us again!

Janette1205

Nov 2024

This is the best excursion and the best outfit to take you! In a chill but safe way they take you to Capt Cook snorkel spot and let you loose among the fish and coral. Captain Rick is the consummate host who thinks of everything and offers great tips. He’s also a historian of the island. This is my happy place!!

Response from Host

Nov 2024

We agree with your happy place! Nothing like a beautiful day on the water in Hawaii with sun, snorkeling, history, and Rick! Thank you for giving him and us a shout on TA. We appreciate the love for our snorkeling tour. Hope you had a great vacation.

stacyk956

Oct 2024

Captain Marco and First Mate Devante were amazing! We had such a good time on this trip and they made it even better. Friendly, funny, and knowledgeable, they shared a lot of history of the area and we're just as excited as we were to see marine life. I highly recommend this tour, and if you can, request them!

Response from Host

Nov 2024

A Great Dou! We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful time on your snorkeling tour to Kealakekua Bay. We strive to give the best snorkeling tour in Kona. I'm sure Marco and Devante would love more repeat guests and recommendations from their fans! Hope to see you again.