Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive: A Unique Experience at World’s Best Snorkeling Spot

Experience the world’s best snorkeling spot at Kealakekua Bay with the Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive. Explore crystal clear waters, sea caves, and encounter dolphins, whales, and sea turtles.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sea Quest Hawaii - Guests will visit Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cooks Monument, a pristine marine sanctuary. Our Captain and Crew will share the history and culture and we adventure through sea caves and lava tubes.
What's Included
  • Refreshments including water and juice
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Variety of snacks provided
  • Flotation devices available: snorkeling vests and view finder boards
  • Complete snorkeling gear provided
What's Not Included
  • Towels
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimsuits
Additional Information

The Captain Cook Exclusive tour provides an intimate, thrilling, and time-efficient exploration of Kealakekua Bay, which is only a short distance from our starting point. Known globally for its fine snorkeling conditions, the Bay also holds historical significance. Covering 315 acres, this marine sanctuary has well-conserved waters throughout the year,…

Location
78-7138 Kaleiopapa St
Kaleiopapa Street
Check in at our office in Keauhou Bay, just past the Sheraton Resort & Spa
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Inspire60572635472
Feb 25, 2026
10/10 - Had the most wonderful time with Captain Natalie and skipper Grace. They were so friendly, professional and informative! Great vibe that put everyone at easy! We saw humpback whales on our way to the Bay. The zodiac is big and steady, so I didn’t feel any nausea. The Bay is so beautiful and an hour snorkelling was just enough. Such a dream swimming with all the sea life along the reef. Had a show from spinner dolphins who came right up to the boat!! Great snacks and drinks after the swim. On the way back we stopped at two lava caves. Nat shared more about the history of the area. fascinating!! 10 outta 10 would recommend!
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Rickrd6055sh
Feb 24, 2026
Sea Quest gets an A+ - Crew was great! Captain Natalie was knowledgeable and funny and the snorkeling was amazing. Saw spinner dolphins doing flips and spins and a baby humpback whale. And a family of goats scaling the lava tube. Really great experience.
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Susan_h
Feb 6, 2026
Great staff,... - Great staff, knowledgeable, good for novice snorkelers, fun trip! Saw humpback whales, bottle nose and spinner dolphins along the way.
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Mvnurse
Jan 30, 2026
Such a good experience, I went twice! - Such a good experience, I went twice! Once with Captain Brenna & once with Captain Natalie. Both were great experiences.
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904cindyv
Jan 15, 2026
It’s a Must Do!! So Fun! - Hands down worth every penny. 3 hour experience includes 1 hour of snorkeling, light snack and drink, shoreline water tour of lava caves! You get to see the monument from the water. When you enter by boat you can’t go on land. Learned to snorkel with ease and comfort and spent an hour in the water with all the beautiful fish and coral! Beautiful day! Amazing captain and first mate! Lucky enough to experience an orca and her baby close up! Boat ride is fast and fun in a Kodiak! Don’t recommend if you have a bad back or neck but if you love speed and water, so, fun! Would absolutely do it again!
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Gotgolf18
Jan 14, 2026
An Awesome Afternoon! - We had an amazing outing with Kevin , our captain. There were only 6 of us making it a more personal experience. Before we got to our snorkeling spot we were so lucky to see whales (mom & baby) breaching and frolicking in the waters around us. Kevin continually maneuvered the boat for the best viewing while being non-intrusive. The snorkeling was awesome with lots of fish and coral easily seen. The tour finished with views of lava tubes and beautiful rock formations. Fresh fruit, drinks and snacks were provided. Don’t book a tour with anyone else but SeaQuest!!!
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Rebekah_s
Dec 28, 2025
Worth the kid smiles - Great experience for the beginner and intermediate snorkelers! Great guides, great to be on a boat on the coast. Saw dolphins, turtles, humpback whale and tons of fish. Worth the cost for happy family and many thank yous for the family planner.
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Chao_y
Dec 28, 2025
One of the best... - One of the best snorkeling experience I ever had. We had very knowledgeable and passionate Captain! Tavern was great too. We were lucky to see a lot of different animals .
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Stay44712904097
Nov 10, 2025
Best captain ever - The Captain of this ship made the trip very memorable and fun. Natalie is fantastic at her job, and as professional as they come. Really appreciated the historical commentary.
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Matthew_b
Oct 7, 2025
Snorkeling at Captain Cook monument - We had a really wonderful time on this tour. Sam, our Captain and Eli, her crew, were terrific. Sam was especially great for sharing her knowledge of the area. The snorkeling was also wonderful and even though we had a full boat, they made it easy and comfortable. It was a great day.
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From $125
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).