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Snorkel Tour to Captain Cook Monument Kailua-Kona, Big Island

Snorkel Tour to Captain Cook Monument Kailua-Kona, Big Island

Overview

If you are new to or have never snorkeled before this is the ideal choice! Particularly good for families with younger children or swimmers who aren’t certain if they are “seaworthy” enough for one of our longer trips.

This trip is much slower-paced and affords guests time to become more familiar and comfortable with the exciting and beautiful sport of snorkeling. Our crew will be happy to help you adjust your mask, fins, and snorkel and help you become comfortable viewing the tropical fish while using a flotation assistance device we call a “noodle”. You'll even watch for dolphins and whales along the way!

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $117.41

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $117.41

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Snacks, fruit, juices and bottled water

Sightseeing along coast of sea caves & lava tubes

Historical narration of Captain Cook's fate at Kealakekua Bay

Flotation Aids

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for child under 6
Must be comfortable swimming
Electronic Waiver required to be signed prior to tour
Must be under 285 lbs
Must be able to climb up a metal ladder to get back in the boat
Our vessels are RHIBS (zodiac style boats; seating is on a pontoon).
Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times
We have full discretion to refuse service to guests based on attire, behavior, physical fitness & condition
Not recommended for travelers with neck problems

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (97)

Saharazod

Mar 2021

We enjoyed the boat ride out to Kealakekua Bay. We’ve snorkeled in different places including Belize but this spot is the best we’ve ever been to. We saw a barracuda, yellow tangs and just many, many other amazing sights. The coral is beautiful and the water so clear and blue. Kudos to Amber and Landon who did the tour. Landon tried to keep the historical part as factual as possible and didn’t add assumptions or embellishments so that was nice too. We would definitely do this again!

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Aloha @Saharazod. Mahalo for the 5 star review. Kealakekua Bay is just incredible!! We are so happy to hear that you had a great day on the water with Captain Landen and Crew Amber! Mahalo for choosing to join us here at Dolphin Discoveries!

Michaelinbrainerd1

Jan 2021

The Captain and Tour Guide make the trip for me - they took the time to point out points of interest on the way to the bay. When we arrived, the snorkeling was excellent and there was plenty of time to explore. We even saw a couple of whales on the trip back! Great trip - I would love to go again.

Response from Host

Jan 2021

Mahalo for recognizing your captain and crew!! The afternoon snorkel at the Captain Cook Monument is such a fun trip. Mahalo for joining us. We can't wait to see you again.

MJL1976

Feb 2020

Captain Heather did a great job of getting us out for our first snorkeling trip. As well as giving us great tips and advice on where to look for sea-life, she is a great steward of the environment as well, making sure that we knew the importance of what not to touch all the way down to making sure we were using the proper sun block to prevent any damage to the reefs. I would definitely come back and do another snorkeling trip with this company.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Aloha MJL! Your review is music to our ears and such great confirmation that we are doing our best, so mahalo for your very kind words! Also, a huge mahalo to you guys for choosing Dolphin Discoveries for your first snorkeling adventure! We're glad that you had a great time and are looking forward to your next visit! Check us out on Facebook, give us a "like," and if you took any photos, please tag us! You can find and/or tag us @DolphinDiscoveriesHI ! See you next time! A hui hou!