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Kealakekua Bay: Snorkeling and History Tour
4.9
63 Ratings
Kealakekua
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.
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 would be thrilled to have you 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…
- Kona Boys, Inc. - We would be thrilled to have you 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 guide awaits with all the gear set up and ready. A brief safety talk is conducted before launching the kayaks from Napoopoo Pier. We paddle leisurely for a mile from the pier to the landing at Ka’awaloa, where Captain Cook’s Monument is located, taking time to spot Marine Mammals (dolphins and whales), enjoy the scenic beauty, and share the area’s fascinating history. Upon reaching the other side of the bay, we land the kayaks and prepare to snorkel along the Ka’awaloa coastline. Known for its stunning cliff that drops 250 feet with coral growing over 100 feet deep, the water is teeming with a variety of reef fish and marine life. After snorkeling, we relax and chat over a delicious snack provided by our partners at The Coffee Shack, then enjoy an easy paddle back across the bay.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Kayaks, paddles, backrests, coolers, life jackets and morel.
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Kayaks, paddles, backrests, coolers, life jackets and morel.
What's Not Included
- Sunscreen or Sunprotection
- 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…
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 feet.
Enjoy a light snack and some refreshments on shore while sharing stories of Captain Cook’s visits to the island and visiting his monument. The paddle back always seems to end too soon, and before you know it, the tour concludes back at the pier.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(63 Ratings)
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Queenniemo
Nov 1, 2025
Just awesome. - Everything was amazing. The scenery, the snorkeling, the snacks! Kealakekua bay is superb for snorkeling. We had a cool and well informed tour guide. Truly one of the best experiences we’ve had. Highly recommend.
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753kw
Oct 26, 2025
Thanks Evan! - What a wonderful afternoon on the bay! Kona Boys was so professional from beginning to end and communicated well. Kayaking across the bay and snorkeling straight from the kayak was great, best snorkeling spot, and a great way to learn about the history of the bay. Evan did an excellent job talking story, and I came away with a solid understanding of Captain Cook and the Hawaiian people past and present.
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Piperdiaper
Sep 3, 2025
Soul refreshing journey - Not knowing what to expect was a little anxiety producing, I need knot have feared, Kona Boys and especially Bamm had everything under control and my family was able to enjoy the trip because we felt safe. Bamm was very knowledgeable, engaging and especially attentive to one of our party who needed extra encouragement . The Kayak trip over to the snorkel destination was amazing, the snorkeling itself was other worldly. Skip the motor boats , kayaking is the best way to experience nature and have your soul refreshed! This was not the morning meander but the Morning Magic tour.
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Yuhan_d
Jul 26, 2025
Friendly staff and we enjoyed our day it was worth it - We went on a kayaking and snorkeling tour with Grant, and it was absolutely fantastic! He was incredibly kind and made sure we were all having fun and feeling safe throughout the entire trip. He constantly checked in on everyone and created a really relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Grant also shared fascinating local stories and insights that truly enriched the experience. We absolutely loved every minute—thank you, Grant, for making it so memorable!
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Emily_w
Jun 24, 2025
Great experience - It is totally worth it! Evan is an excellent guide, very patient and helpful. Byo water bottle & snack. Don’t forget underwater camera or case for your phone.
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K2613bxlisat
Jun 23, 2025
Kona Boys are an awesome company! - The Kona Boys are an amazing company to go kayaking and snorkeling with. Bamm and Michael told us about the history of Captain Cook and we got to see a lot of fish while snorkeling. I would recommend their company for ANY adventure! We also got fresh pineapple as a snack and drinks! We saw a pod of spinner dolphins as we kayaked to the snorkeling spot! I can’t wait to go back! Mahalo!!
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Lindsay_m
Jun 9, 2025
Great time snorkeling and... - Great time snorkeling and kayaking! Bamm, our guide, was informative and so helpful. He was patient with one of children, who is fearful of snorkeling in deep water. He allowed her to ride with him, while the rest of our party enjoyed snorkeling. Highly recommend this tour/guide!
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Annmariej894
Jun 7, 2025
Highly recommend Kona Boys! - We were lucky enough to spend the afternoon (Midday Meander) with Evan kayaking and snorkeling. We were a party of 4- parents and 2 young adult children. We went to the store first to check in and get snorkeling equipment. Then we had a 20 minute ride to our meeting spot by the water. Evan enthusiastically greeted us and got everything ready while we waited for one other couple. We kayaked to the snorkeling spot, and my family jumped in the water while I opted to stay in the kayak since I don't snorkel. I contacted Kona Boys before I booked this to make sure it was ok if I didn't snorkel which they said was totally fine. (Also, as a family, this was only our second time kayaking and we were able to handle it fine.) Evan did a great job keeping an eye on everyone while taking me around the bay to experience the sights and sounds from above the water which was wonderful! The bay was not crowded at all and my family thoroughly enjoyed the snorkeling part. After everyone got back in the kayaks (entry in and out of the kayaks is done in the water), Evan passed around snacks and gave us an amazing history of the bay and the Big Island- all while hanging out in the kayaks! His knowledge and genuine love and respect of the island really came through. That might be my favorite part of the experience! After that, we kayaked back in and that was it. A very lovely afternoon! I highly recomend Kona Boys for any excursion you are thinking of doing. They are easy to work with, very responsive to emails, have incredible staff, and their equipment is in great shape. They are also huge with giving back to the community and take this responsibility seriously. And I can't recommend Evan enough! It was great to hear about his experience moving to and staying in Hawaii, especially since my family and Evan are all from Massachusetts! Really is a small world.
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Rebeccatb5907iq
Jul 30, 2025
Awesome afternoon! - We booked the Midday Meander: Kealakekua Bay Kayak and Snorkel Tour for myself, husband, and 2 sons (11 years and 6 years). It was one of our favorite afternoons on Big Island! Evan, our tour guide, was absolutely amazing. He was kind, extremely knowledgeable about Big Island and the Kealakekua Bay, and wonderful with our boys. The snorkeling is incredible in Kealakekua Bay. We would highly recommend this tour!
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Sgorvitz
Sep 7, 2025
Average and expensive 1-hour tour, manipulative owner - We went to the Kona Boys shed to get some equipment for snorkeling that was included in our hotel stay. When we were there we met the purported owner of Kona Boys who - instead of simply helping us with the snorkel gear - strong-armed us and guilted us into purchasing something from him. He was direct in telling us that he obviously couldn't make a living passing out snorkel gear to hotel people. (He probably does some version of this to everyone in our situation.) We didn't really want to continue having a huge discussion with him about his business model, so I diffused the situation by agreeing to pay for an expensive, 1-hour tour in a big canoe. He promised us that the tour would be really fun and that the guide was excellent. The only thing that was true about the tour was that the canoe was big. The guide was not excellent - he was fine. But he was super nice - in a very aloha kind of way. He told us many stories that we already knew because we had done the free cultural tour provided by the hotel. The canoe was very heavy, and we were asked to help carry it up and down the beach. The owner should be ashamed, and I wish the guide would learn to tell more interesting, less well known stories about the area. Kona Boys needs to hear this feedback.
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