Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive: A Unique Experience at World’s Best Snorkeling Spot
4.9
320 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
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:
1 day
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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, making it an optimum location in Hawaii for novice snorkelers.
Following a one-hour snorkeling session at the crystal-clear waters near the monument of Captain James Cook, you will head back to Keauhou Bay via South Kona’s coastline. Your Captain will skillfully steer our custom-built vessels into Hualalai’s sea caves, sticking close to the coast while explaining the cultural and geological features of interest you’ll encounter. Keep an eye out for dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and even large groups of goats! If you are planning on snorkeling during your Hawaii visit and wish to experience what only a few get to, this tour is meant for you.
- Swimming & snorkeling experience not necessary but recommended
- Must be able to climb a short pool ladder
- Women that are pregnant and individuals with back or neck injuries are restricted
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
4.9
(320 Ratings)
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K1963pxsergeyk
Mar 29, 2024
Impeccable! - Amazing snorkeling experience led by a fantastic crew: Darcy and Skyler! A couple of days before the tour I got a call from SeaQuest folks who wanted to check-in in case I had any questions. As a result, my end-to-end experience was seamless.
Special kudos go to Darcy and Skyler! They not only helped our group along the way, but they also were knowledgeable about the area and very fun to spend time with! As a bonus, Skyler offered some pointers for local restaurants - thank you!
I cannot recommend this experience (and the crew) highly enough! This is one of the best investments you can make while on the Big Island.
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Departure67655148880
Mar 25, 2024
Family Friendly Fun - Perfect Snorkeling Adventure. We booked a snorkeling trip to Captain Cook Monument and were completely pleased. Our adventure started once we boarded the boat. We were given loads of historical information to start our journey and viewed beautiful sights. Once at the Cook Monument, we snorkeled at the reef for about an hour and a half. The reef held wondrous beauties, including; a baby sea turtle, beautiful fish, eels, lobsters, octopi, and other sea creatures. We boarded the vessel and were greeted with fresh fruit plates, local chip varieties, and Hawaiian juices. The snacks were refreshing and were perfect for replenishing our energy. We then took off to hear Hawaiian tales and see historical and natural sights. These sights included Hawaiian Cliff Burial Sites, Pele, the goddess of fire, and other beautiful canyons, bluffs, and creations. It was a wonderful trip full of education and fun for all ages!
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Seaside549838
Mar 21, 2024
Fantastic snorkel with a very professional company - I've been on many snorkel tours and this one was the smoothest and most relaxing ever. Steve, our captain, was very knowledgeable and interesting about local wildlife, geology, and history (and I'm a biologist myself, so I'm not easily impressed!) Courtney did a fabulous job taking care of us -- she kept better track of my belongings than I did. The water was very calm and clear that day and lots of fish by the Captain Cook Monument. I couldn't have asked for a better trip!
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Laurenblueyes
Mar 20, 2024
A Fun Snorkeling Adventure - We booked the Captain Cook snorkel on a whim, because we were already driving down from north of the airport to do the manta rate, night snorkel, and decided to make a day of it. Brendan and MJ were our crew and they were fantastic. We were lucky enough to be on a small, zodiac style boat with only one other family. My sons age is nine, 12, 15 thought the boat ride was the most incredible experience of their lives. It was fast and bouncy and very adventurous. My nine-year-old referred to it as “action boating“. Our family has snorkeled many amazing places in the world, and the captain Cook monument is quite impressive. Clearwater, amazing variety of sea life, and Brendan was so knowledgeable about the area. After the snorkeling, we made our way back to the dock, but stopped at multiple sites along the way to view the stunning lava coastline of the big island, I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys snorkeling and has a little bit of adventurous spirit. For our family, it was a great fit.
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Charlie_p
Mar 20, 2024
Capt. Brendon and MJ were... - Capt. Brendon and MJ were incredible. The whole process was logistically smooth. I had everything I needed and enjoyed it tremendously. The crew was great but the tour was just perfect for our family. Super happy we did it!
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566laurien
Mar 15, 2024
Want to go with Sea Quest again! - Had a wonderful time with family and friends! Sea Quest is one of our favorite charters to go on when we are on the Big Island of Hawaii. Had a beautiful day to go snorkeling at Captain Cooks Bay, and enjoyed seeing the ocean creatures and fish. We recommend this company for any snorkeling experience because the people are friendly and go out of their way to make your experience fun. They provide the gear if you don't have your own, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks after a snorkel, which is most appreciated! The groups are not to large so people are NOT packed in like sardines on the boats. Plenty of room to store items where they won't get wet. A fun ride along the coast with the crew giving interesting info on the Hawaiian land & people.
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Kelly_m
Mar 8, 2024
A great Tour - From the start, this company was very professional and knowledgable. I loved the gift shop where you check in. The snorkelling was in a covered bay and was pretty cool. I really loved the rock caves on the way back to the marina. Overall a great day.
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Y2599vrjane
Mar 6, 2024
One of the highlights of my trip - This tour was one of the best things I did during my trip. It was a small group (only 10 people). On the way to snorkeling, our boat driver gave us a whale watching tour. We were able to see 3 humpbacks -- a mama with her newborn calf and a male who was repeatedly breaching and doing tail slaps! Then we had a pod of dolphins swim by our boat. When we got to the bay, he briefly gave us the interesting history of Captain Cook. We had just the right amount of time to snorkel (90 minutes). I saw coral, many different kinds of fish, and a couple of eels. We got back on the boat for a nice selection of snacks (including fresh fruit), then did a tour of the coastal caves and sea arches on the way back. I highly recommend this outing!
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Deanna_s
Feb 29, 2024
A little bit of everything - This was one of our favorite excursions. There were so many different types of fish to see and we had plenty of time to swim around and explore. We even caught a glimpse of an eagle ray toward the end of our trip! Our guides were fantastic and very knowledgeable about the island and its history. They also took us through a nice scenic tour up the coast on our way back to the marina, during which, we were followed by some spinner dolphins who wanted to play. I highly recommend this excursion.
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483lovetotravel
Feb 25, 2024
Wonderful snorkel trip - The snorkeling was amazing. One of the best, if not the best, snorkeling trip we have taken. The array of fish was great. The equipment was great. We had Steve (captain) and Courtney. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would highly recommend.
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