South Kona Snorkeling Expedition: Discover Pristine Locations & Marine Life

Embark on a South Kona snorkeling expedition to discover pristine locations and marine life. Snorkel at unique spots, explore sea caves, and encounter dolphins, turtles, and more.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sea Quest Hawaii - Explore three snorkel destinations, Kealakekua Bay, PuÊ»uhonua O Honaunau, and a private black sand beach. Our captain and crew will share the history and culture as they adventure through sea caves and lava tubes.
What's Included
  • Refreshments including water, juice, and snacks
  • All necessary snorkeling equipment provided
  • Lunch is included in the tour
  • Flotation devices available for safety and convenience
What's Not Included
  • Towels
  • Sunscreen
Additional Information

See parts of the Island most residents of Hawaii never see! Explore further down the pristine South Kona Coast than any other snorkeling tour company and snorkel at 3 incredible locations including Kealakekua Bay, the culturally significant Pu’uhonua O Honaunau, and a third remote location inaccessible any other way. Perhaps you’ll snorkel at a black…

Location
78-7138 Kaleiopapa St
Kaleiopapa Street
Departure Point: Keauhou Bay, HI Address: 78-7138 Kaleiopapa Street Kailua Kona, HI 96740 Directions: FROM KAILUA-KONA/ALII DRIVE: Drive SOUTH on Alii Drive (Ocean on your right) Turn RIGHT at 1st STOPLIGHT (Alii Highway) Turn RIGHT at 2nd STOPLIGHT (Kamehameha III Road) Turn LEFT onto Dirt Road at Sea Quest Parking Sign Before Dead End Park in Dirt Parking Lot Walk Across Sandy Volleyball Court and small pier parking lot. Sea Quest is located within the white one-story building. FROM VOLCANO AND POINTS SOUTH: Take Highway 11 toward Kailua-Kona Turn LEFT on Kamehameha III Road (near mile marker 118) Drive THROUGH Two STOPLIGHTS Turn LEFT onto Dirt Road at Sea Quest Parking Sign Before Dead End Park in Dirt Parking Lot Walk Across Sandy Volleyball Court and small pier parking lot. Sea Quest is located within one-story building. Dates: See Availability
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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552mortenj
Jul 15, 2025
Fantastic trip! - MJ and Capono were great guides, and me and my family had a fantastic tour. We saw turtles, octopus, muray eels and tons of beatifull hawaiian nature. The trip was legendary! Nice to be on a small group, where we could get stories about the areas history and geological heritage from our super crew!
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Reviewertoday1
Jul 14, 2025
Very Enjoyable Trip - Very helpful guide who took us to three great spots in a Rigid hull Inflatable Boat (RIB) with twin 250 HP outboards. 45 minutes at each spot. Good ladder and handholds for easy water exit. Slide-in or back roll-in entry. Lots of snacks. Very good sandwiches for lunch. This trip much farther south than other trips and we stopped at several sea caves on the way back.
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Jennifer_g
Jul 10, 2025
Great snorkeling trip - Small group tour was worth it. Our hosts MJ and Carolina made it a very memorable trip. Learned about some local history, went to three great snorkeling spots. Lunch absolutely hit the spot!
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Pjm1970
Jun 15, 2025
No frills adventure snorkelling. - No frills adventure snorkelling. Taylor and Captain MJ were excellent. Very attentive. Equipment was good quality. Lunch and another snacks were simple but yummy. I highly recommend bringing or hiring a wetsuit. It does get a bit cold, especially when speed rafting between snorkel spots. Excellent snorkelling experience.
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Jimbh7747xf
Jun 6, 2025
Worth the money!! - Great attentive crew, the best snorkeling I’ve ever experienced. They went out of the way to make sure the day was unique.
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257zhenx
May 13, 2025
Consistently Amazing - I joined Sea Quest Hawaii’s South Kona tour again this April, after experiencing their deluxe tour last July. That first trip was memorable in its own way, but this time—returning solo—the experience meant even more. Sea Quest continues to deliver outstanding quality and heart. The tour was just as well-run and thoughtfully guided as before, but I found myself enjoying the sea and snorkeling even more deeply this time. Captain Natalie is simply incredible. I’m honestly a huge fan—just seeing her on the boat, I knew it would be a wonderful trip. Her calm energy, humor, and genuine warmth make it easy to relax and enjoy the experience fully. I've been spreading the word—online and in real life—about how amazing and mentally grounding it is to be on the same boat with her. As long as Natalie is with Sea Quest, I know I’ll be back. Our new MC (I wish I remembered his name correctly!) was also lovely—cute, kind, and so considerate. I told him I was solo and not super confident in the water, and he gently helped me into the ocean and kept a quiet, watchful eye on me. Because of that support, I slowly built confidence—starting with a snorkel vest, then shedding it, and finally even swimming without the noodles. There were only three snorkel stops, but each one felt meaningful and safe in a way I hadn’t expected. It’s rare to return to a tour and feel like the second time is even more rewarding—but that’s exactly what happened. Sea Quest Hawaii isn’t just a well-run company—they’re a thoughtful team that helps people explore not only the sea, but their own sense of comfort and courage.
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Kristine_d
Apr 16, 2025
What a great way to see... - What a great way to see the island and get out of the busy downtown tourist area. So much to see. Marlon rocked it. He was knowledgeable, professional and courteous to all.
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T
Apr 16, 2025
Great day snorkeling! - We had an awesome time with captain Brendon, Kaitlyn, and Sam. They took us to 3 great reef sites for snorkeling. It was so beautiful in the sea. All 3 folks were very kind, helpful, and attentive. They learned each one of our names. They gave us fruit and drinks early on and a nice box lunch later. They had several brief stops along the shore at points of interest. A very great day! Thanks guys!
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Lesleyh638
Apr 13, 2025
Great South Kona snorkel experience - Great snorkel spots with lots to see. B and Tayvn were great. Loved the history And additional stops at sea caves. Would recommend.
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Lovetotravel317
Mar 24, 2025
SEA QUEST IS THE BEST - We have done the expedition snorkel at least half a dozen times. Best boat (comfortable and FAST), best group size (small), three spots with lots of time, wonderful professional crew, even really good lunch and snacks. HIGHLY RECOMNENDED.
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From $200
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).