Zodiac Adventure: Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling

Embark on an exhilarating Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, home to the Captain Cook monument and a vibrant marine sanctuary. Snorkel with tropical fish and explore sea caves along the stunning coastline.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Honokohau Small Boat Harbor - This is the original rafting company of Hawai’i, with our family run office set up for checking in each of our excursions. Our office allows indoor seating, air conditioning, convenient restrooms, reef safe sunscreen, children entertainment, souvenir shopping and one fluffy friendly golden retriever, if you are missing yours back home.
What's Included
  • Snorkel gear including masks, fins, and flotation devices
  • Complimentary snacks such as chips, cookies, and beverages
  • Eco-friendly Reef Safe Sunscreen available pre-trip
  • Extended time for marine mammal sightings
  • Turkey sandwiches, with vegan and vegetarian options
  • Eco-conscious: bring your reusable water bottle
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling Zodiac tour in Big Island towards Kealakekua Bay, the location of Captain Cook monument and Hawaii’s top marine sanctuary. Revel in snorkelling alongside a spectrum of tropical fish amidst the stunning coral gardens in the bay’s pristine, transparent waters. Relish the pleasant picnic snack offered before setting off again. Our…

Location
Captain Zodiac Snorkeling and Whale Watching tours
Kealakehe Parkway
Captain Zodiac is located at 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, suite #16. We are in the Honokohau Marina and small boat harbor located approximately 5 miles south of the Kona Airport and approximately 2 miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona. Meet at our office in the Gentry's Kona Marina parking lot.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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David_a
Jul 5, 2025
Great Staff - The crew is what made this adventure fun. They did everything they could to make the time special, they take the time to explain the island. We were able to see a sea turtle, spinner dolphin, and sandbar sharks. The staff to include the two retrievers welcomed you quickly at the shop.
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Charmayne_r
Jun 30, 2025
A must snorkel tour on the Big Island. - Amazing water activity. The zodiac boat was a fun ride to and from Captain Cook. The captain and staff was friendly and informative. The snorkel tour at the three sites was memorable. We saw plenty of reef fish and several large moray eels.
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Skylar_y
Jun 26, 2025
10/10 experience - Thank you Sandy and Devante!!!! So much fun, laughter, and together we saw a baby whale sharkkkkkkkkkk!!!! How fortunate i am. Will 10/10 recommend!
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Susan_w
Jun 21, 2025
I had a wonderful... - I had a wonderful experience. Captain Sam was knowledgeable about the aquatic environment as well as the above water one. I appreciated her helpfulness.
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Q7435ifmarka
Jun 13, 2025
Must do experience! - This was a fantastic experience. The snorkeling was great however the site-seeing was even better. We saw hammerhead sharks and several pods of whales. So good!
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Mark_a
Jun 13, 2025
Must do activity! - Amazing experience! The snorkeling was great however the boat ride was better. We saw sharks, whales and views we'll never forget. So great!
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Nancy_r
May 30, 2025
Amazing snorkeling experience! - My husband and I have traveled extensively and are PADI certified divers, but this was our best snorkeling experience ever! We saw creatures and fish we haven’t seen anywhere else, including a Crown of Thorns starfish and hundreds of beautiful fish. Capt. Rick and mate, Shelby were really knowledgeable and great hosts during our time together. This excursion should not be missed!
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Rmsaunders
May 24, 2025
Glad we booked this one! - 6 people in our party from 12 years to 73. Felt safe the whole trip. Bumpy but fun Zodiac ride out to sea and around to the bay. Like the name of the tour says, the other boats were leaving as we were getting in the water. Time seemed to go by too quickly though! Interesting trip back up hugging the coast. Great to learn about history and local spots. If you can’t choose which tour to do, do this one! The extra hour was worth it.
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Oceanadventurelover
May 13, 2025
....a special treat - My friend and I had a wonderful time. We live in Kona and snorkel all the time but taking a boat to Kealakekua Bay to snorkel was a special treat. Mahalo, Capt. Zodiac!
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Andrea_w
Apr 11, 2025
Amazing Time - Fun guided tour. Captain Sandy was the absolute best. Dre and her two little’s, Iris and I didn't catch the babies name, took great care of us at check in. The entire experience was about ensuring that we had a good time. We saw five species of birds, spinner dolphin pods, great history lesson on what happened to Captain Cook, lots of fish, good lunch, best snorkeling spot for our second dip in the water - octopus, manta rays, eel, spotted eagle ray while under water. The Captain Sandy managed to find us a huge manta to watch from the boat followed by five sand sharks. Seriously, one of the most welcoming fun times and would highly recommend.
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From $170
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).