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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Sheena_q
Jul 8, 2025
Captain and crew were... - Captain and crew were funny, friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had a great experience by looking for dolphins after we snorkeled. Smaller group size and we were able to snorkel before the crowd arrived. Plenty of snacks, food, and drinks to go around. Really enjoyed the excursion!
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Jennifer_g
Jul 1, 2025
Had an awesome time and... - Had an awesome time and the crew was great, took great care of us!! Would definitely recommend this tour!
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Monika_m
Jun 30, 2025
Great half day boat and snorkel trip - Loved it! Tons of beautiful fish, and a fun and knowledgeable crew. Snorkeling was excellent!! Would go again any time!
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Shana_m
Jun 21, 2025
Nice boat ride, friendly... - Nice boat ride, friendly and helpful staff. Plenty of time in the water to see all the different fish. Can jump off the boat 2nd deck or take the slide down.
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K_p
Jun 11, 2025
Great snorkeling - It was snorkeling trip with good coral and fish. The crew was friendly. The boat was nice and ample snacks/drinks were provided.
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Kim_r
Jun 10, 2025
A great experience all... - A great experience all around! Our captain, Lena was awesome, and AJ was so fun and knowledgeable on the history of island! So glad we did this, one of the best things on our trip!
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Maureen_m
Jun 6, 2025
This was a great... - This was a great experience. The snorkeling was amazing . The crew was so helpful and took great care of everyone on board. I was a little nervous having kids but they made it easy .
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Brittany_b
May 11, 2025
Adyn was our main travel... - Adyn was our main travel guide he was amazing, despite my seasickness and unable to participate in the snorkel the boat ride was amazing and beautiful scenery along the way. Great personalities and all the crew made it a fun experience. Highly recommend this activity! Thank you for making my first Hawaii trip unforgettable
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Tielac
May 10, 2025
Fun and great fish! - What a terrific trip. Aiden and Kiwami were just great - funny and very helpful and solicitous. They made it interesting and very easy. We saw an incredible array of fish, and it was easy to snorkel, check back in, and go back out. We had a blast on the way back while Aiden played songs that were his grandma's favorites - and the whole boat sang along. Thanks, Aiden and Kiwami!
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Sydne_h
May 4, 2025
Aidan was amazing! The views were unbeatable. - Honestly my wife and I got sooooo lucky with this experience. it was my first time going snorkeling in hawaii and this was an amazing first experience. We got to take the bigger boat which was a double decker and the ride was smooth, the dolphins said hello, and the captain Aidan was super funny and informative! The rest of the crew was extremely kind and sweet and helpful, and they served a really tasty lunch too! Overall the experience, the views, the food and the crew was 10/10 do ittttt
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From $90
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).