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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Reem_w
Sep 25, 2025
Captain cook snorkling - The crew were awesome. They were fun and educational. The snorkeling was incredible Love this tour. I highly recommend it
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Zoe_s
Sep 3, 2025
Always a 10/10 experience!! - This crew is awesome! We do the snorkel tour with them every year & it never disappoints! We also did their manta ray night diving tour this year & cannot recommend using hang loose tours enough!
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Ryanww7607xk
Jul 29, 2025
A fantastic day in Kona! - What an incredible day. We have been wanting to do this trip for years and just never found the time to do it on our trips to Kona. We finally made it happen today. It did not disappoint. We saw spinner dolphins, flying fish, tons of beautiful fish, and incredible corals. It did not disappoint. Our crew also made the day a lot fun. Clay and Kalaoe (sp?) made the day a lot of fun and were great. We had a great time. The size of the boat was really nice too because we weren’t surrounded by a hundred people. We also got a lot of time to snorkel which was great. Can’t recommend them enough!
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Dawn_t
Jul 23, 2025
Fun! - Excellent trip. We saw some pilot whales, spinner dolphins, a multitude of fish. We left promptly. Meeting point was way to locate.
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Roam76113
Jul 17, 2025
Amazing! - Our guides were great and we had a wonderful experience. Amazingly, we saw dolphins too! Would definitely recommend this excursion as there are less people, which makes for a nicer experience all around.
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Andriana_c
Jul 17, 2025
Ultimate Snorkeling Experience - The snorkeling experience was amazing! The captain and tour guide provided us with incredible hospitality and history of Hawaii. The food was delicious too. I would recommend this excursion to my family and friends.
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Maria_g
Jul 15, 2025
Great snorkeling trip with extras - While there are many snorkeling trips to pick from - this one did not disappoint! Captain Lena and Elayo were fantastic (and funny!) - and the trip itself was outstanding. Saw pods of dolphins, a small turtle (!), and of course snorkeled with all types of sea life among the coral. Communication was excellent (including some short local history narrations) and both Lena & Elayo were great with everyone on board from small kids to their grandparents. Plenty of food & drinks to go around. Would definitely recommend this experience to everyone!
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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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From $90
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).