Captain Cook Snorkel: Explore Kealakekua Bay's Wildlife and Sea Caves
4.7
788 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Experience the Captain Cook Snorkel adventure in Kealakekua Bay. Avoid crowded tourist boats and explore the wildlife and sea caves with a maximum of 14 guests. Snorkel in the coral reef, encounter marine wildlife, and enjoy snacks and drinks on our fast speed Navy boat.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 78-7130 Kaleiopapa St - 14 guest Max on our boat, avoid the crowded tourist boats with 30 to 80 people!
Go coral reef snorkeling on our fast speed Navy boat in Captain Cook / Kealakekua Bay! Explore parts of the coast line with sea caves, Lava tubes, coves etc. & hopefully Encounter Marine Wildlife such as Dolphins, Whales etc. watching from the boat!
(wildlife is NOT guarantee)
Snacks, drinks & snorkel gear, flotation devices are included!
Tour time is NOT EXACT, why? weather conditions, how long you snorkel etc.
What's Included
- Bottled water provided
- Snacks included
- Snorkeling equipment available for use
Additional Information
Our boat allows a maximum of 14 passengers, steering clear of the overpacked tourist vessels with 30 to 80 individuals!
Embark on a swift Navy boat for coral reef snorkeling! Discover coastal areas featuring sea caves, Lava tubes, coves, and more. If we’re lucky, we might even spot Marine Wildlife such as Dolphins and Whales from the boat!
(Please note that wildlife sightings are NOT guaranteed)
We also provide snacks, beverages, snorkel gear, and flotation devices!
The duration of the tour is NOT FIXED. It can vary depending on factors like weather situations and your snorkeling time.
- Minimum age is 5 years
Location
78-7138 Kaleiopapa St
Kaleiopapa Street
Please arrive 10 min. early.
Address is 78-7138 Kaleiopapa Street.
Look for boat launches / ramps at the bottom of the road & meet at the picnic table by the restrooms.
Park Free along road, NO parking in the long narrow stalls designated for vehicles w/boat trailers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(788 Ratings)
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Pam_h
Apr 12, 2024
Fun ride and beautiful snorkeling - Very fun boat ride out to the bay! We did see dolphins up close from the boat. On the way back we tucked along the coast and saw the caves. Boat ride was fast and not for someone wanting a smooth ride over.
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Brenda
Apr 9, 2024
Fabulous snorkel - Eric was an awesome captain and tour guide. We were the first group to snorkel this morning. We loved the small size of the snorkel group and his knowledge to answer questions. Would certainly take this tour again!
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Debbie_w
Apr 7, 2024
Family trip - We were a party of 10 and everything went smoothly. It was myself and husband, my parents and my 4 adult children plus two significant others. Everyone enjoyed the day out on the water and some saw an octopus, stingray and eel !! Sadly we didn’t see any dolphins but that’s ok, maybe next time !!
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Alison_a
Mar 27, 2024
Best ever! - Erik and Peyton were incredibly kind warm and inviting. Getting the experience of this trip and boat ride was a highlight for us. Incredible views, awesome tropical fish. We saw spinner dolphins, turtles, and MANTA RAY! It was incredible. The boat ride alone was so awesome. Erik took us on a ride we’ll never forget. THANK YOU! Aloha!
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Katie_m
Mar 26, 2024
Amazing Experience - We loved this experience! The instructions were clear and we were safe and entertained the entire trip. Plenty of time in the water! Dennis and Shawn had fresh pineapple, water, and humor that made the experience memorable once we headed back toward the dock as well.
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Jessica_k
Mar 20, 2024
Amazing and worth it - We accidentally went to the wrong location and were 15 minutes late, but the captain waited for us, which was an absolute blessing. The captain was funny and cool. He took us to some spots along the coast after the snorkel. Beautiful views of course and there were a lot of fish. He cut up some pineapple and it was just an overall amazing experience.
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Elizabeth_a
Mar 19, 2024
Worst ever! Don’t book! Scam - DO NOT BOOK! SCAM! Worst experience ever! The boat NEVER showed up! Zero communication! Second time we wasted our entire last day and didn’t get to do a boat trip because we booked here. Happened with a fishing trip last year in Kauai too! Then an hour later somebody casually returns my call asking if I called and when I say “yeah the boat never showed” they say “oh it’s in the shop” nice try, thanks for the call. Even a refund doesn’t make up for an entire lost last day on the island and lost experience when we could have gone with a reputable company. All the other boats showed up had a canopy and left with their passengers on time.
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Lisa_m
Mar 16, 2024
Absolutely disappointing - We were supposed to meet at 7:50am, I got there at 7:40am with another family. No one ever showed up and later on the family got ahold of the third party they booked it with and got told the operator didn’t have a boat and won’t take us out! This is ridiculous. I am still waiting on my refund. The operator hasn’t reached out to me since
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Cicely_m
Mar 14, 2024
DO NOT BUY!! - This provider doesn’t answer phone calls and changes appointments before checking your availability. Worst customer service EVER!! STAY AWAY!!
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Jbelden916
Mar 13, 2024
Tried calling dozens of times to no avail - Should never trust anyone that doesn’t list a phone number. Couldn’t get a hold of them to modify the reservation. Unable to find the location
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