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Kealakekua Bay: Snorkeling and Kayak Adventure
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156 Ratings
Kealakekua
Explore Kealakekua Bay’s vibrant marine life and rich history with our exclusive kayak and snorkel adventure. Book your unforgettable Hawaiian experience today.
Explore Kealakekua Bay’s vibrant marine life and rich history with our exclusive kayak and snorkel adventure. Book your unforgettable Hawaiian experience today.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kona Boys, Inc. - Kealakekua Bay is renowned as the most sheltered deep-water bay in the Hawaiian Islands, offering some of the world’s most pristine snorkeling experiences. This bay is often visited by Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins and seasonal whales, and is rich with marine life. With its stunning backdrop of dramatic cliffs, rocky shores, and…
- Kona Boys, Inc. - Kealakekua Bay is renowned as the most sheltered deep-water bay in the Hawaiian Islands, offering some of the world’s most pristine snorkeling experiences. This bay is often visited by Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins and seasonal whales, and is rich with marine life. With its stunning backdrop of dramatic cliffs, rocky shores, and swaying palm trees, Kealakekua Bay is an essential destination for anyone visiting the Big Island.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Kealakekua Bay holds great cultural significance for the Hawaiian people, steeped in history and sometimes controversy. It is a privilege to offer tours in Kealakekua Bay, and there is a commitment to sharing its history while appreciating the Bay’s stunning beauty. Renowned for its marine diversity and coral cliffs, the snorkeling here is among the…
Kealakekua Bay holds great cultural significance for the Hawaiian people, steeped in history and sometimes controversy. It is a privilege to offer tours in Kealakekua Bay, and there is a commitment to sharing its history while appreciating the Bay’s stunning beauty. Renowned for its marine diversity and coral cliffs, the snorkeling here is among the finest worldwide. When not admiring the vibrant reef fish below, visitors can enjoy the view of the most protected deep-water bay in the Hawaiian Islands, encircled by dramatic cliffs and coconut palms. As one of only three companies offering kayak tours to this remarkable location, there is a dedication to delivering exceptional customer service, top-notch equipment, and expert knowledge to ensure visitors have the most enjoyable experience in the Bay.
Location
Kona Boys, Inc.
Hawaiʻi Belt Road
Check in for the morning magic occurs at the Kona Boys main shop in Kealakekua. Here we will go over marine life conservation rules, provide a thorough orientation ensuring that you are comfortable and confident, and we will fit you with snorkel gear. Once finished 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
5.0
(156 Ratings)
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Vihsc3
Jun 5, 2025
A must do on Big Island!!!! - Our guides Evan and Bamm made this tour so very special!
They shared their considerable knowledge about the nature, history and conservation effort in an exciting and fun way! With their competent help everyone can manage this tour and enjoy the stunning underwater world combined with a little adventure crossing the bay in a Kayak.
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Anniemo821mp
May 5, 2025
What a fun morning! - This was our second time with Kona Boys for the same tour, 4 years apart. Bamm was our wonderful guide. We were well informed about the marine life and the preservation effort Kona Boys make to replenish the coral population. Lunches were tasty and we appreciated the effort to accommodate to our vegetarian diet. The nice cold drinks were a nice touch. Thank you Bamm for another memorable kayak experience across the bay to a beautiful snorkeling spot.
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Katiekz6717sz
Apr 30, 2025
Dolphins!!! - My sister and I had a great morning on the water! We were lucky enough to see some spinner dolphins putting on a show and an active reef while snorkeling.
Bamm was our guide- he is knowledgeable, patient and strong (a must as entry and exit points required a helping hand). Lunch was yummy- loved that it is was from a local bakery.
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Tom
Apr 25, 2025
Fun way to see they bay! - Lots of fun, great guides, a fun morning combining kayaking and snorkeling. Highly recommend. Guides take great care to keep you safe and encourage you. Also, good history lessons.
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F6024cfjenniferg
Apr 14, 2025
A must do! - This was a great trip. It was the best snorkeling we had on our entire trip. We even saw some dolphins. Frank in the shop was so friendly we felt like family instantly. Evan was an awesome guide. His knowledge of the history of the bay gave us the opportunity to look for things as we paddled and snorkeled. I would highly recommend this trip.
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Pacificnorthwestgurl
Apr 4, 2025
Awesome! Do it! - Excellent experience. Frank at the store was great and our guide, Evan, was great. Very knowledgeable, helpful, and fun. The experience was well worth it and would recommend to anyone. The snorkeling was amazing! Go for it!
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46annb
Apr 1, 2025
Great snorkeling tour - I highly recommend this company and the snorkeling tour to the Captain Cook monument. Bamm gives a great tour. Not only did we see tons of different types of fish, we learned about this history and science of the Bay. When I come back to the Big Island I will be a repeat customer.
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Emwood77
Mar 27, 2025
Beautiful Morning on the Water! - Had an amazing time with Bam and Michael (Evan at checkout was also great)--they were kind, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate about conservation of the Hawaiian environment and wildlife. The water was incredibly clear and with their guidance, we were able to enjoy beautiful views while respecting the land and water. I would not have wanted to navigate it on my own! The lunch they supplied was fresh and delicious, and they even gave us recommendations for restaurants for the rest of our trip. Highly recommend Kona Boys!
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William
Mar 25, 2025
Let the pros handle it. It's definitely worth it! - So, my wife and I were in Kona a couple of years ago. We decided to "rent" kayaks on our own. What a mistake. The kayaks were subpar at best, and when we got the capt cook monument, we realized that without a tour guide, you can't go on shore. Getting in and out of the kayak without stepping on the coral reef was almost impossible. So, on this trip, we decided to rely on the professionals. Kona Boys were great! Our guide, Bamm, was so professional and knowledgeable. He put the kayaks in and out of the water for us. The kayaks were perfect, and the seatbacks were also comfortable. The snorkeling in the bay was wonderful. With a guide, we were able to get out at the capt. Cook monument, and they even had a great lunch for us. It was a great experience. Highly recommend Kona Boys!!!
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Mtkarenl
Mar 24, 2025
A perfect morning kayaking and snorkeling with knowledgeable guides. - The morning kayak and snorkel trip was fabulous. If you want a more active kind of trip, this is it. The kayaking was lovely- conditions in the bay were perfect. Clear blue water as we crossed the mile across the bay. Not so far to be exhausting or hard. The snorkeling at Captain Cook Monument was the best we experienced on our trip to the Big Island. Lots to see. The guides were kind and knowledgeable and fun. Evan was super knowledgeable of the flora and fauna as well as the history of the island. Lunch was delicious. Gear was top notch - was better than the snorkel gear we rented for a few days from another shop. The trip was everything and more than we could have asked for.
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