Kealakekua Bay: Snorkeling and History Tour

Explore Kealakekua Bay’s vibrant marine life and history with a guided kayak and snorkel adventure. Discover Captain Cook’s legacy and stunning coral reefs.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kona Boys, Inc. - We are thrilled to invite you to join our Midday Meander Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay. Participants meet at our Kealakekua location, where we go over Marine Life Conservation Rules, provide a comprehensive orientation, and equip guests with snorkel gear. Guests then drive themselves to Kealakekua Bay, where their…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Kayaks, paddles, backrests, coolers, life jackets and morel.
What's Not Included
  • Sunscreen or Sunprotection
Additional Information

Spend an afternoon with our certified guides and take in the breathtaking views of Kealakekua Bay while discovering its rich history and cultural significance.
Kayak across the Bay from the Pier at Napoo’poo landing to the protected shore of Ka’awaloa, where you can leisurely snorkel above stunning coral formations and a drop-off that descends nearly 250…

Location
Kona Boys, Inc.
Hawaiʻi Belt Road
For our midday meander we meet at the Kona Boys shop where we will take care of orientations and get the crew geared up for a day on and in the water. Once checked in and outfitted guests drive themselves down to Kealakekua Bay where their guide will be waiting for them.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Getaway296860
Apr 1, 2026
Unforgettable! - Evan was an outstanding guide: friendly and helpful, very knowledgeable about the environment, marine life, and history of the bay, and full of love for Hawaii. He also made us a dinner recommendation that turned out to be the best meal of our trip. Thank you!
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Rick
Mar 5, 2026
Excellent Kayaking and Snorkeling - This was our second time kayaking out to the Captain Cook memorial and snorkeling with Kona Boys, in addition to various rentals at the Beach Shack. It’s a well run business with competent staff and good equipment. The team is very service oriented and environmentally conscious. Today, our guide Steve took good care of us and we learned a lot about Hawaiian history, particularly with regard to the Polynesian influence. We definitely look forward to our next trip.
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Nancy_d
Mar 5, 2026
Amazing crew! Great tour! - Evan is passionate about teaching the culture and history of the area. The snorkeling area is pristine. The company works with locals to keep the area clean. We were excited to learn more about Captain Cook as he was part of Alaska and had no idea of the burial sites. I am thankful to experience my first ocean kayaking and snorkeling with Evan and Kona Boys! Check in was easy. Everyone was friendly and helpful!
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Linda
Feb 27, 2026
Relaxing kayak and snorkel trip - This was a great way to enjoy the bay at a leisurely pace. Frank and Grant in the shop answered all my questions. Our guide Evan was terrific, knowledgeable, skilled, and friendly. Kayaks were in good shape. As new residents, we appreciate Kona Boys' personal approach and commitment to the community. Skip the crowds, go out with them instead!
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U821sddavidh
Feb 26, 2026
Snorkeling - This was amazing. Evan was our guide and we loved him! Snorkeling was the best we have done in a while. Evan has a thorough knowledge of the history and his passion for preserving the bay was evident.
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Rebeccaeburton
Feb 25, 2026
Best way to do a snorkeling trip on the island - Very accommodating. Clear instructions. Very relaxing trip. Grant was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great tour. Saw tons of fish.
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Georgeds2207uq
Feb 21, 2026
Unforgettable snorkeling experience - A very nice tour. The site is amazing and one of the best we have ever snorkeled. All of my family truly enjoyed it. The guide is friendly and informative.
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Pioneer53729220289
Feb 21, 2026
My wife and I really enjoyed this trip! - Great experience! Our tour guide was informative and helpful, with some interesting stories about the history of the area. The kayak trip across the bay was really beautiful, and the snorkeling experience was fantastic with lots of sealife to observe. I highly recommend this trip and company!
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Ellakj5634dn
Feb 20, 2026
Kona boys is the way to do it - First, I wanted to thank Evan and Grant for being such an amazing guides. They were super knowledgeable about the island and fish! (Grant’s got some great cheesy dad jokes too) They were very helpful and chill throughout the whole experience and I’m glad we chose Kona boys to do kayaking/ snorkeling. We will be back!
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Nmann126
Feb 5, 2026
Great experience - Great experience. Guides were excellent. Steve was a wonderful source of information on the history of Kealakekua Bay and Michael was fantastic helping our 7 year old have a successful experience.
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From $187
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).