Beginner Snorkel Tour: Family-Friendly Ocean Adventure

Experience the beauty of snorkeling at the Captain Cook Monument in Kailua-Kona, Big Island. Perfect for beginners and families, our slow-paced tour offers assistance and the chance to spot dolphins and whales.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 78-7130 Kaleiopapa St - We offer three different times, each being 3 hours long. These trips provide the longest snorkel times at Kealakekua Bay with approximately an hour of snorkel time. This adventure promises views of 100’s of different varieties of tropical fish along with an occasional “Honu” (Hawaiian green sea turtle). Your Captain will…
What's Included
  • Sightseeing along coast of sea caves & lava tubes
  • Historical narration of Captain Cook’s fate at Kealakekua Bay
  • Light snacks, fruit, juices and bottled water
  • Pool Noodles
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for your crew always appreciated
  • Please bring towel and cover-up
  • Use reef safe sunscreen (zinc based is recommended- no oxybenzone and octinoxate. lotion, no spray)
Additional Information

For those new to snorkeling or who have never tried it before, this is the perfect option! It’s especially suitable for families with young children or swimmers who are unsure about their “seaworthiness” for our longer excursions.
This trip is designed to be more leisurely, allowing guests to become familiar and comfortable with the thrilling and…

Location
78-6831 Ali‘i Dr
Ali‘i Drive
To Check in: Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i 96740. Located in inside the center in the courtyard behind Tropics, KTA & Bianelli's. Once checked in, you will drive to Keauhou Bay where the crew will greet you for the tour. If Ubering, schedule 2 stops in the app.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Frank_e
Apr 30, 2025
Communing with nature - Our communication with nature, specifically the quality of the ocean as well as the variety of the flora and fauna within were amazing.
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Jessica_k
Apr 30, 2025
Fabulous all the way around - Checking in was easy. The boat crew were great. The snorkeling was amazing! We rented a GoPro for the trip and I highly recommend it if you do not have one of your own.
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Nucpower
Apr 25, 2025
The Best Snorkel Boat - The Fair Wind snorkel tour boat is a premier experience. They operate a clean, safe, and well equipped boat for both novice and experienced snorkelers. The food is both delicious and served in an environmentally friendly way. The Captain Cook snorkel site can only be reached by boat unless you want to make a very long hike.
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Tim_r
Apr 25, 2025
Snorkeling - It was amazing and I would do it again it was full of sights and the water was beautiful and the crew was amazing
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Patricia_t
Apr 10, 2025
Fun! Fun! Fun! - Fun! Fun! Fun! Definitely do this, very worth the $$. I loved it! We did have to make a stop between to pick up our mask and flippers which was a bit inconvenient because we had to Uber. Don't bring a full face snorkel mask, they won't let you wear it because it's a risk of inhaling CO2. We had amazing pineapple and snacks provided. Pineapple was grown locally! I would definitely do this again.
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Nicole_g
Apr 1, 2025
Definitely highly recommended!! - My boyfriend and I had a fantastic time snorkeling at captain cook! It is definitely a must do! Captain Dennis was amazing, he was very informative, thoughtful, and funny! Go with dolphin discoveries to have a fantastic time with loved ones or by yourself.
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Nicole_m
Mar 24, 2025
Amazing experience! - Great experience! Captain Rob was amazing and took really good care of us! The staff was very kind, from the moment we got our snorkels to the moment we were done. We highly recommend going with Dolphin Discoveries.
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Lucy_p
May 3, 2025
This was definitely an... - This was definitely an adventure mainly because of the boat ride. We would have preferred a slightly larger boat with seats. The snorkeling at the Capt. Cook Monument was very good. Had about an hour to snorkel. Lots of fish and whole schools would swim right at me. The sail back to the dock took us near the lava tubes which was great to see up close. Water, juices, chips, and fresh pineapple was provided.
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Angelgirl4life16
Mar 29, 2025
Cool experience! Go with friends or Family! - The boat was awesome! it had 2 stories. The top you could sit and watch the ocean. There was also two slides on the boat. They offer free snorkeling gear but for exact sizing I recommend bringing your own. They also offer kids sizes. They supply goggles, the snorkeling mask, and flippers. There was tons of cool fish too see as well. We had a fun time and it was a cool experience. They also have tubes and supply life jackets.
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Globetrotting28484
Mar 21, 2025
Very unsafe excursion. You had to hang on for dear life to stay onboard. The captain or the crew did not care one bit.. - The rubber inflatable boat we were on was not safe to carry 15 people in rough waters. We were all hanging on a rope so we would not fall out of the boat. My sister and brother in law Almost fell off and my sister was yelling at the captain to slow down so they could get situated, but he would not slow down or stop. The crew did not care one bit if anyone was uncomfortable or felt unsafe as we had all signed the most horrendous waivers so there was no way we could make them accountable if any of us were injured. Do not go on this trip. It is horribly unsafe and although they say the vessel is coast guard approved I highly doubt that it is. In fact, they need to be reported to the Coast Guard. Please choose another excursion to this beautiful snorkel site.
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From $99
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).