South Kona Snorkeling Expedition: Discover Pristine Locations & Marine Life
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178 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
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:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sea Quest Hawaii - Explore three snorkel destinations, Kealakekua Bay, Puʻuhonua 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
Experience snorkeling at three distinct and untouched locations, to include Kealakekua Bay, the culturally important Pu’uhonua O Honaunau, and an additional secluded spot inaccessible by other means. You might find yourself snorkeling at an isolated black sand beach, under a stone arch, or around stunning lava rock formations that were formed millennia ago. We bring you to places that even locals on the Island have not explored.
Navigate through sea caves and lava tubes using our secure, thrilling, and nimble boats crafted for intimate coastal expeditions. Be on the lookout for sea creatures like boat-length pilot whales, Hawaiian spinner dolphins, green sea turtles, and more.
Your trip includes a deli lunch and refreshments such as snacks, water & juice throughout your adventure. We provide all the necessary snorkeling equipment and flotation gear. All you have to do is come in your swimsuit with your reef-friendly sunscreen and towel ready - the adventure awaits!
- Swimming & Snorkeling Experience recommended
- Must be able to climb a short pool ladder
- Women that are pregnant and individuals with back injuries are restricted
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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(178 Ratings)
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705cherylz
May 30, 2024
Wonderful adventure - We had a fantastic day snorkeling with Capt Brendan, MJ, and Kapono. We enjoyed seeing the many different reefs from the older more mature Two Steps area to the younger less mature Turtle Head area. In addition, Capt Brendan stopped along the coast in many places and shared a lot of cultural and geologic knowledge that was interesting and helped us learn more about the island. The best part is the care the crew takes to get you in and out of the water quickly and ensure each person's comfort throughout the trip.
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Lisapena14
May 25, 2024
Exceptional, Remote Snorkel Experience without the Crowds! - If you want to experience an exceptional snorkel without the rushing crowds, then I highly recommend the Expedition South Kona trip with Sea Quest for completely different snorkel experience. The highlight of this trip was snorkeling in a remote place where there were no crowds and visiting the amazing sea caves. This was like no other snorkel trip that I have been on! The crew, Kevin and Kaitlyn went above and beyond with their skills and expertise. I highly recommend Sea Quest!!!
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G2427ncsusanh
May 21, 2024
So much to see as we explored the coast and snorkeled - What a fantastic adventure! It is a small group excursion that brings the ocean up close and personal. We went to 3 different sites and snorkeled for an extended period of time. The sites were all different and came with different sea life and landscape. The crew was friendly, lad back, and very helpful. They knew that area very well and took us along the shore where we could see the lava formations that had spilled into the sea. I loved every moment.
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David_c
May 1, 2024
Best Snorkeling adventure not to miss - Captain Brendan and MJ were an amazing host. Thank you for a fabulous adventure. Captain Cook Bay was rhe high light of the trip.
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Charliepj4958tt
Mar 19, 2024
A great afternoon - I never write reviews but this was an awesome experience and I want to express my gratitude to Capt. Brendon and crew member MJ! They made the experience enjoyable. The entire day was easy and it was perfect amount of time and they had everything we needed. There were only 9 of us on the boat and it was perfect seating. Capt Brendon was so knowledgeable and MJ was great at making sure everything we needed was taken care of. Such a great way to spend an afternoon!
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Anita_k
Feb 29, 2024
If I had the opportunity to go on a trip like this again, I would definitely do it with them again. - Yesterday my husband and I went on a wonderful dive in 3 different places with a wonderful captain, generally great crew, very professional and very friendly
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Ingridrl9523jl
Jan 5, 2024
A must do experience - We booked this trip after being on the manta ray night trip. Both were amazing experiences. While I was very reticent at first to dive into the ocean, they helped me gain my courage and brought an amazing experience. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and made this a very personal experience. I will definitely be going back.
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Robertlj5095ep
Nov 21, 2023
Awesome Snorkel Expedition - This was a great snorkeling trip to three sites located in the south Kona area. Our guides, Adam and Brennan, were great and provided for a safe and comfortable trip for my family of five. All three sites were in calm water and visibility was awesome. We saw a lot of tropical fish, some eels and even green sea turtles at cleaning stations. Two of the sites were coral reefs and one site was more of a rocky environment. All were interesting to snorkel at. Thanks for a great experience!
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Jondi6558hv
Oct 26, 2023
Great snorkeling trip! - We had a super experience on a beautiful day. Captain Brendan and First Mate MJ did a really good job of being attentive to our needs and experience, but not being overbearing. We were treated to seeing pilot whales on the way to the first spot. We snorkeled Two Step and then on to a second location which was not the preferred spot. Final location was Captain Cook and it was great. A nice lunch was provided on the boat. Final treat was seeing spinner dolphins on the way in. Would highly recommend this team and company.
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Ewrzeski
Oct 24, 2023
Great Experience - Our two 16 year old granddaughters and my husband went on this tour. It was well organized and implemented from our first call to the end of the tour. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The emailed materials were clear and specific.
The snorkeling was excellent and included three different spots. The information provided by the guides was very informative both about the area and the actual snorkeling.
We would highly recommend this experience to anyone who is interested in an exceptional snorkeling experience.
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