Captain Cook / Kealakekua Bay Cruise: Explore Sea Caves and Discover Ancient Hawaiian Legends
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1,453 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Embark on a Captain Cook / Kealakekua Bay Cruise and immerse yourself in the beauty of Hawaii. Explore sea caves, encounter marine life, and learn about ancient Hawaiian legends. Join us for a guided tour and experience the true essence of paradise.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Honokohau Small Boat Harbor - Cruise coastline and explore sea caves and other historical areas where ancient Hawaiians made history and created legends. Join us for a guided tour to Kealakekua Bay and watch wild marine life as we travel, such as dolphins or whales (seasonal). Lunch is served while enjoying the beauty of the Bay.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Light refreshments
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch provided (please specify dietary restrictions)
- Snorkeling gear included for snorkeling option
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (NOT included in this tour. Please be sure to check-in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740)
- GoPro rental (upon availability -call to reserve)
Additional Information
Journey along the shoreline, observing the variety of sea creatures including fish, dolphins, seasonal whales and other aquatic life we may encounter. Discover sea caves and historical sites of significance to the ancient Hawaiians, whose tales and traditions are continuously shared with native children and annual visitors. Participate in a well-guided tour of Kealakekua Bay, home to the Captain Cook Monument. Embrace the Hawaiian lifestyle, partaking in activities the locals enjoy in their picturesque paradise. Living in sheer bliss.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is NOT included. Please be sure to check-in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multilingual guide English and Japanese (upon availability)
- Must be in good health and fit condition, must be able to climb a short ladder
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Must be comfortable in the water, be comfortable using floatation if needed (we have Ride Along option available for non-swimmers)
- Not recommended for pregnant women in an advanced pregnancy
- Not recommended for participants with back or neck problems or injuries within the last 3 years
Location
Hang Loose Boat Tours
Kealakehe Parkway
After turning into the harbor, TAKE the very first road to the RIGHT. Follow the road, pass Gentry's Kona Marine and a small gas station -Sea Store and Deli on the left, then TURN LEFT. As you drive in, you will see a small brown roof building to the right (restrooms). Meet crew under the pavilion.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jim_d
Apr 11, 2024
What a great experience... - What a great experience and the guides were awesome. Fantastic views coming and going from the cove.
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Jasmine_r
Apr 11, 2024
Awesome - Awesome experience
Adan and kulani (I believe that was the names of our tour guides) were so nice and chill made us feel super comfortable since we took our toddler. Definitely recommend!
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David_s
Apr 11, 2024
This is a must do - We had a wonderful time on our snorkeling trip. This is a must do if you are looking to snorkel and go on a scenic boat ride. Our captain and his assistant were fantastic!
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Rachel_b
Apr 6, 2024
Great crew, nice boat, and saw dolphins - Great staff, easy check in, fantastic snorkeling and dolphin viewing! Crew was so funny and friendly. Boat is big enough to have have a restroom and warm rinse-off shower. Good for adults and older kids who are good swimmers, but did not have kid life jackets for swimming or kick boards as alternate to masks. There are inflatable type swimming vests if needed, but mostly just swimming w pool noodles worked fine.
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Barbara_p
Apr 5, 2024
Fun and informative snorkeling trip! - I love how they fit you with the snorkeling equipment as you enter the boat. There are snacks and water with a restroom as you enter on the boat. The boat ride was very informative at different photo spots along the way. Snorkeling was fun. They had noodles or floating devices available that helped snorkeling be more enjoyable. Lunch sandwiches, drinks and pineapple were delicious. There was a slide and jumping platform, too. A lot of fun and well worth the price!
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Billiejo_b
Apr 5, 2024
Best snorkeling - One of the best and most memorable trips we have ever taken! Simon and his team were amazing, even though we probably drove them nuts lol. Such a great adventure. It’s a must!
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Tinotenda_m
Apr 5, 2024
Best time ever!! - Simon and the crew were so awesome! The tour was well organized, the snacks and lunch was yummy and the music was great. The snorkeling was super (even for a non confident swimmer like me). We also saw spinner dolphins towards the end. On the way back we made some pit stops and learned a bit more about some of the areas close to the spot we snorkeled. Can’t recommend this experience enough for those trying to spend a day out by the water!
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Traveller_76587
Apr 3, 2024
East or west, hang loose boat tours are the best ! - Best way to Snorkel near Captain cook’s monument. The hike up and down by land is not for everyone. The team that guided us was super helpful and friendly. They never hurried us with the snorkeling and let us just have fun.
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Rivka_v
Mar 31, 2024
Super fun! - We had a great time! We saw dolphins, whales and turtles on the ride to and from the snorkel spot. Snorkeling was excellent and we had a blast jumping off the boat into the water!! The crew is really nice and had lots to share about local sites and Hawaiian lore.
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Kenneth_r
Mar 31, 2024
Thank you Hang Loose! - Such a great way to snorkel at a hard to access location. A quick trip and plenty of time to snorkel on location. The captain and crew were great!
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