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Kealakekua Bay Cruise: Marine Life & History
4.9
2,511 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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hang Loose Boat Tours - Embark on a coastal cruise to discover sea caves and historical sites where ancient Hawaiians left their mark and crafted legends. Participate in a guided tour to Kealakekua Bay and observe wild marine life, including dolphins or whales (depending on the season). Enjoy lunch amidst the stunning scenery of the Bay.
- Hang Loose Boat Tours - Embark on a coastal cruise to discover sea caves and historical sites where ancient Hawaiians left their mark and crafted legends. Participate in a guided tour to Kealakekua Bay and observe wild marine life, including dolphins or whales (depending on the season). Enjoy lunch amidst the stunning scenery 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
- 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/Cruise Ship pickup and drop-off (not included)
- GoPro rental (upon availability -call to reserve)
- Gratuities
- Hotel/Cruise Ship pickup and drop-off (not included)
- GoPro rental (upon availability -call to reserve)
Additional Information
Sail along the coastline and enjoy the sight of marine life, including fish, dolphins, whales (seasonal), and other ocean creatures that may appear during the tour. Discover sea caves and historical sites where ancient Hawaiians made history and created legends that continue to be shared with Hawaiian children and visitors who return to Hawaii annually….
Sail along the coastline and enjoy the sight of marine life, including fish, dolphins, whales (seasonal), and other ocean creatures that may appear during the tour. Discover sea caves and historical sites where ancient Hawaiians made history and created legends that continue to be shared with Hawaiian children and visitors who return to Hawaii annually. Participate in a guided tour of Kealakekua Bay, home to the Captain Cook Monument. Embrace the beauty of Hawai’i by engaging in activities that locals cherish in this paradise. Experience the Hawaiian lifestyle and live the dream.
- 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 THE YARD MARINA 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 and ICEBOX to the right Meet the crew under the pavilion.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(2511 Ratings)
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Jenni_g
Sep 23, 2026
Amazing experience! - We had such a fun time on this snorkel tour! Simon was so funny and made the whole experience even better. The entire crew was super friendly, welcoming, and helpful. We had an amazing day, saw some beautiful ocean life, and couldn’t have asked for a better experience! 🐬🌊🤿 Definitely recommend!
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4tucker4
Sep 22, 2026
Wonderful Family Snorkel Cruise - I really loved the fact that the boat was fast getting to Captain Cook’s Cove, super fun! The team was great, lunch was perfect! Our family had a wonderful time!!! We will definitely book with them again!!!
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Vanessa_l
Sep 21, 2026
Don’t miss this. Book now! - Spectacular outing. The boat was clean and tidy, the tunes were rockin’, the crew was friendly and so helpful with gear and mask fitting questions. Captain Cook snorkeling was incredible. My son and I had the best time. There were granola snacks and water when you boarded and a sandwich and chips lunch served too. They even had an on-board fresh water shower when you finished snorkeling which felt marvelous. I only wished that they announced how they would communicate with us on when to return to the boat. We did not have a watch and when I asked how, the crew said, “ you’ll know.” My son and I were unclear on when to return so we were the last to get back. We heard them honking the horn multiple times but did not know they were addressing us bc there were multiple big boats in the bay. Overall, it was a wonderful outing- we have been smoking in SE Asia and the Caribbean and I recommend everyone to join this tour. They set the highest bar.
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Llkreger
Sep 15, 2026
No ka oi! - Captain and crew were very friendly and knowledgeable. They were patient with the newbies and gave more experienced snorkelers freedom to do our thing. I would recommend this boat to anyone wanting a great experience on the water.
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Travelingmomnfamily
Sep 13, 2026
Excellent tour at affordable cost - Hang loose boat tours was the operator. Great crew on the double decker boat
We did morning Cpt Cook morning snorkel. They provided lunch which was hoagie style sandwiches, cups, and pineapple. Had sprite and water to drink. They provided snorkel gear but we brought our own.
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J5103xgcarlam
Sep 11, 2026
Captain Cook - It was great. It would be good if we better understood when to come back to the boat. What a great adventure.
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Adama_d
Sep 7, 2026
Such a fun time. The crew... - Such a fun time. The crew was amazing and the views from the boat were breathtaking. An amazing time snorkelling in the bay and jumping into the sea. An amazing tour.
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Jaylynn_a
Sep 5, 2026
Amazing crew! We had such... - Amazing crew! We had such a great experience & saw lots of beautiful fish and scenery! Definitely recommend
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Robert_s
Sep 5, 2026
Had a great time - This trip was very nice! The captain and crew were very attentive and even took time to explain facts about the island.
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Jaiden_p
Sep 7, 2026
Go elsewhere!! Horrible communication!! - All dive snorkel shops are showing it’s not safe currently due to the surrounding hurricane weather. I reached out yesterday asking if this boat was still leaving. Never heard back yesterday, but got a text at 8:10 AM (meet time was 8) asking if I was lost. By then it was too late. I wasn’t going to drive an hour across an island when the business can’t even confirm the boat is safe to leave. So they got my $120 and I got a text of a picture of strangers snorkeling. There’s more to running a boat than driving the boat, if you can’t communicate with your guests you shouldn’t be in business!!!
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