Premium Morning Snorkel

Overview

Adventure down the Southern Kona Coast on our fleet of covered boats for everyone’s comfort. Snorkel the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cooks Monument) on this 4.5 hour adventure. Our Captain and Crew will share the history and culturally significant sites as we journey the coastline, along with the geographically fascinating features of lava tubes and sea caves. Take advantage of our later start time and spend the day at two of the worlds magnificent bays. Lunch, sanitized snorkeling gear, flotation devices all included. An easy morning enjoying the very best of the Kona coast.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Mon 10 Nov

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Starting at $164.72

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Mon 10 Nov

Starting at $164.72

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What's Included

Bottled water

Shade covered vessel

Snacks

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Flotation devices

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

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must be able to climb a short ladder to re-board the boat
Women that are pregnant and individuals with back or neck injuries are restricted

What To Expect

Kealakekua Bay

Adventure down the Southern Kona Coast on our fleet of covered boats for everyone’s comfort. Snorkel the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cooks Monument) on this 4.5 hour adventure. Our Captain and Crew will share the history and culturally significant sites as we journey the coastline, along with the geographically fascinating features of lava tubes and sea caves. Enjoy lunch and the flavors of Hawaiʻi with our premium wraps and fresh fruit. Take advantage of our later start time and spend the day at two of the worlds magnificent bays.

Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

Adventure down the Southern Kona Coast on our fleet of covered boats for everyone’s comfort. Snorkel the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cooks Monument) on this 4.5 hour adventure. Our Captain and Crew will share the history and culturally significant sites as we journey the coastline, along with the geographically fascinating features of lava tubes and sea caves. Enjoy lunch and the flavors of Hawaiʻi with our premium wraps and fresh fruit. Take advantage of our later start time and spend the day at two of the worlds magnificent bays.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (153)

garygB5420SQ

Nov 2024

Captain Brandon was amazing in his command of the boat, sharing his knowledge of the history of the area and its marine life and finding great spots for snorkeling and special lava flow areas. His assistant captain, Brenda, filled in the gaps on the history and marine life. I am a novice when it comes to snorkeling and both were very helpful with clear instructions and understanding. They also were very empathetic and helpful in addressing my motion sickness. In short, they were terrifc. And we saw a lot of fish and some great coastline (w lots of dolphins). And great Hawaiian chips, fruit and good sandwiches for lunch.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Aloha! Thank you for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii's Expedition South Kona Snorkeling Adventure! We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful snorkeling trip and were able to enjoy all the reef fish and dolphins! Our Captains and Crew absolutely love what they do and it is very Aloha that they shared. Thank you for spending the day with us and we hope to see you again soon. Mahalo nui loa!

islandlovingtwosome

Sep 2024

We wanted to visit both Pu'uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay, and Sea Quest was one of the few tour companies that offered both together with one tour. We enjoyed every minute. Natalie was an entertaining and well informed captain, and Ashley was always willing to lend a helping hand. We were kept well fed with snacks and lunch after each snorkel while Natalie would tell us interesting stories and information. In addition to our two snorkeling spots we saw lava tubes and sea caves. I've seen sea caves before, but not like these. I could have spent all day just viewing all of the different sea caves. Our 4.5 hour excursion just flew by and everyone left happy.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Aloha! Thank you for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii's Premium Kona Coast Morning Snorkel! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed every minute of your 4.5 hour tour! Pu'uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay are truly exceptional and feel like you are swimming in an aquarium. Is the Kona Coast Line not exceptional from the water? It is such an honor to share these sacred spots with you. We hope to see you again in the future. Mahalo nui loa!

SANDRA_S

Sep 2024

We originally booked the Premium Kona Morning Snorkel with SeaQuest, but the day before, they informed us that there were no other bookings for our tour. They offered us a free "upgrade" to the South Kona Expedition, which we accepted since we wanted to go out on our scheduled day and it seemed like a good alternative. While this upgrade added a third snorkeling stop, it wasn't as impressive as Kealakekua Bay and Pu’uhonua O Honaunau. The additional stop also meant more time on a bumpy boat ride, reducing the time spent at the two best snorkeling spots. I wish we could have done the original tour. Despite this, I still recommend the company and we had a great experience with Captain Steve. However, be aware that the boat ride can be rough—I ended up with a massive bruise on my lower back/upper hip from the bench seat. Sitting on the edge of the boat might help prevent this. Although I specifically asked about the ride being bumpy and was told it wouldn’t be, it was quite jarring. If you're okay with that, SeaQuest is a good choice, but next time, I’ll opt for a smoother ride.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Aloha Sandra, thank you for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii. We hate to hear that the ride was bumpy and you sustained a bruise from the bench seat. Although we were not able to provide your original tour, I am happy to hear that Captain Steve was able to provide you with a great experience on your tour! We appreciate you coming out with us during your Hawaiian vacation. Mahalo nui loa!