Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling: Explore Underwater World at Captain Cook's Landing Site

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: 1 day learn more
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 year. Join us for a guided Captain Cook snorkel activity to Kealakekua Bay and snorkel its famous reef. Lunch is served while enjoying the beauty of the Bay. Adore Hawaii doing what Hawaiians enjoy doing in Paradise. Hawaiian style. Living the dream.
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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Rebeccago3197tb
Jul 21, 2024
Great Tour Experience!!! - We did the captain cook snorkel tour for four hours and it was amazing! Hands down the best snorkel experience I’ve ever had! Perfect location to snorkel. The people who were on the tour with us were very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious our tour guide even stopped at a couple locations headed back to give us some history of the island/locations and gave us a great recommendation to see some more sea turtles on our trip! Highly recommend this tour!
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Tucker_m
Jul 20, 2024
Perfect Snorkeling Excursion - Aiden and the crew were great! They were very knowledgable about the area and experienced on the water. They made sure everyone on the trip had a great time. Snorkeling by the Captain Cook monument is among the best in the state and cannot be missed!
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Clara_b
Jul 16, 2024
Awesome snorkeling adventure - This trip was so much fun! We saw a lot of creatures in the snorkeling area. The only thing I didn’t like were the kayaks that were tethered in the snorkeling area—we kept bumping into them as we were snorkeling. Other than that, the crew was awesome. They were all very attentive. We highly recommend this tour.
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Mewazzu92
Jul 16, 2024
Great trip!! - What a great trip with Captain Aiden and his crew! Great cruise, snorkeling, water slide and lunch. Wonderful history of Captain Cook and the local sights. We’d definitely recommend Kona Coast Boat tours to everyone we know!
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Jeff_e
Jul 5, 2024
Beautiful location. Good crew. - Family had a great time. Water was clear. Fish were aplenty. Captain and mate were funny and having a good time with us. They made the kids feel at home.
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Jennifer_k
Jul 1, 2024
A MUST DO! - Wow! As a Travel Agent I only do the tours that I sell! This is A tour you will not want to miss! Just AMAZING!
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Olivia_s
Jun 30, 2024
The best experience - Captain Jacob and his crew were amazing! They took excellent care of us and we had the best time. Beautiful views. Plenty of snorkel time. Insightful information. I would highly recommend this crew for any family excursion on the island, 100%!!
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Stephanie_m
Jun 24, 2024
Amazing - Amazing amazing trip, crew was amazing, boat ride was fun, snorkeling was great lots of fish, dolphins around, very calm, clear and deep water, boat even had a slide kids were going down on and a place to jump off the boat, if the captain is reading this yes whataburger is and always be better then in n out burger, the reason is BACON 🥓
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Lesli_a
Jun 20, 2024
Great! - I would say the tour guide was very great! He was very funny and easy to talk to, he was very good at making everybody feel comfortable.
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Chris_b
Jun 10, 2024
Captain Cook Bay is my new favorite snorkel spot! - Excellent trip with this company. Highly recommend. Captain Cook bay on Kona is my new favorite snorkel spot. This beats Molokini hands down, which is sad to say as I loved Molokini; unfortunately Molokini is a shell of what it once was. Captain Cook bay is teaming with sea life, corals and a rich history that boat Captain Aidan shared with us. Great snacks and lunch provided and several stops for photos on the way back and looking for spinner dolphins. Highly recommend this excursion in Kona if this is all you can do.
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