Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling: Explore Marine Life

Discover the captivating underwater world at Kealakekua Bay, the historic landing site of Captain Cook. Snorkel amidst dolphins and marine life, and enjoy a picnic lunch on this half-day adventure.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Honokohau Harbor public restrooms (south harbor) - The best snorkel destination in Hawaii!
    Cruise coastline, admire marine life, such as dolphins or (seasonal) humpback whales, explore sea caves and other historical areas where ancient Hawaiians made history and created legends that are still being told to children and visitors who come year after…
What's Included
  • Light refreshments
  • Lunch included (sandwiches, fresh fruit)
  • Please specify any diet restrictions
  • Snorkeling option: Gear, fins, and floatation device provided
  • Bottled water provided
  • Guided by a Professional
  • Snacks available
Additional Information

Embark on a half-day snorkeling experience from Kailua-Kona to the Kealakekua Bay/Captain Cook, recognized as one of the prime snorkeling spots on the Big Island. Discover dolphins and various marine species in their natural habitat and indulge in snorkeling with the provided gear upon reaching Kealakekua Bay. This adventure is appropriate for all skill levels and comes with a picnic lunch.

Location
Honokohau Harbor public restrooms (south harbor)
Once you turn into the Harbor Drive, straight-ahead about 1/4 mile you will see a public bathroom with a red roof we will meet you in front of it.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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William_s
Feb 11, 2026
Thoroughly Enjoyable Snorkel trip - Very stable and comfortable boat (Hang Loose) took us to Cook Bay in about 35- minutes. Along the way we saw Humpbacks and Dolphins up close. Crew was very fun, personable and professional. (Aidan and Leolo) Snorkeling gear was provided and in excellent condition. Water was warm & clear with lots to see. Some of the best snorkeling I’ve experienced. Many different fish species and colorful coral. Highly recommend this trip.
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Kaelin_e
Jan 24, 2026
Beautiful snorkel tour! - The snorkel tour was beautiful! The weather couldn’t have been any better which made seeing the reef spectacular. The crew was so fun and made sure all of us had a great time. The food provided was fresh and the perfect amount to fill us up after snorkeling. The boat had a slide and jumping deck which was a lot of fun! We all had a great time and definitely recommend this as a must do for the Big Island.
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Escape564528
Jan 21, 2026
This snorkel trip is worth it!! - Fantastic snorkel trip! Beautiful reef and all kinds of fish in the bay. Crew was great too
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Monica_c
Jan 8, 2026
Exciting trip - Elayo, Kelly, and Mano were excellent guides. They showed us several things to and from our snorkeling spot including a pod of pilot whales and a humpback whale. They made sure we were comfortable in the water and had quality equipment for us to use. The snacks and lunch were enjoyed by all. We liked that it was a smaller group of people, maybe 20 of us instead of 40-50 like some of the other boats.
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Lisa_b
Jan 3, 2026
Well organized trip with... - Well organized trip with great staff. They made sure we got to see interesting things each way while getting us to the snorkeling site early.
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Mark_s
Jan 2, 2026
Snorkeling and so much more! - It was an awesome experience. The snorkeling was fun and we were fortunate to see dolphins and whales. The crew was fun and capable.
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Anonymous
Dec 31, 2025
Great time - We had a great time. Great boat and great crew! We were able to see dolphins and a whale and her baby!
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Alicia_d
Dec 30, 2025
We had a really good time... - We had a really good time on this trip! Kelly and his partner, I forgot how to spell his name but it begins with an “E”, were knowledgeable and fun. They took us to the Captain Cook monument where we snorkeled and swam. We had a light lunch and snacks. On the way back we got a cool history lesson about the area and got to learn about some geography of the coast. The team pointed out dolphins and we saw a few whales as well. We highly recommend this tour.
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Julie_w
Dec 28, 2025
Awesome! - Great crew Kelly and Eleau (spelling) were great. We seen Dolphins, whales and many more sea animals
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Sadia_u
Dec 22, 2025
Everything was amazing.... - Everything was amazing. The deckhands and crew were incredibly caring and looked after us. They made sure we had a great time. We saw all types of sea life and even saw a whale. It was amazing.
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).