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Kealakekua Bay Tour: Marine Life and Sea Caves
4.9
1,834 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Embark on a Captain Cook / Kealakekua Bay Cruise and immerse yourself in the beauty of Hawaii. Explore sea caves, encounter marine life, and learn about ancient Hawaiian legends. Join us for a guided tour and experience the true essence of paradise.
Embark on a Captain Cook / Kealakekua Bay Cruise and immerse yourself in the beauty of Hawaii. Explore sea caves, encounter marine life, and learn about ancient Hawaiian legends. Join us for a guided tour and experience the true essence of paradise.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hang Loose Boat Tours - Embark on a coastal cruise to discover sea caves and historical sites where ancient Hawaiians left their mark and crafted legends. Participate in a guided tour to Kealakekua Bay and observe wild marine life, including dolphins or whales (depending on the season). Enjoy lunch amidst the stunning scenery of the Bay.
- Hang Loose Boat Tours - Embark on a coastal cruise to discover sea caves and historical sites where ancient Hawaiians left their mark and crafted legends. Participate in a guided tour to Kealakekua Bay and observe wild marine life, including dolphins or whales (depending on the season). Enjoy lunch amidst the stunning scenery of the Bay.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Light refreshments
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch provided (please specify dietary restrictions)
- Snorkeling gear included for snorkeling option
- Professional guide
- Light refreshments
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch provided (please specify dietary restrictions)
- Snorkeling gear included for snorkeling option
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (NOT included in this tour. Please be sure to check-in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740)
- GoPro rental (upon availability -call to reserve)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (NOT included in this tour. Please be sure to check-in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740)
- GoPro rental (upon availability -call to reserve)
Additional Information
Journey along the shoreline, observing the variety of sea creatures including fish, dolphins, seasonal whales and other aquatic life we may encounter. Discover sea caves and historical sites of significance to the ancient Hawaiians, whose tales and traditions are continuously shared with native children and annual visitors. Participate in a well-guided…
Journey along the shoreline, observing the variety of sea creatures including fish, dolphins, seasonal whales and other aquatic life we may encounter. Discover sea caves and historical sites of significance to the ancient Hawaiians, whose tales and traditions are continuously shared with native children and annual visitors. Participate in a well-guided tour of Kealakekua Bay, home to the Captain Cook Monument. Embrace the Hawaiian lifestyle, partaking in activities the locals enjoy in their picturesque paradise. Living in sheer bliss.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is NOT included. Please be sure to check-in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multilingual guide English and Japanese (upon availability)
- Must be in good health and fit condition, must be able to climb a short ladder
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Must be comfortable in the water, be comfortable using floatation if needed (we have Ride Along option available for non-swimmers)
- Not recommended for pregnant women in an advanced pregnancy
- Not recommended for participants with back or neck problems or injuries within the last 3 years
Location
Hang Loose Boat Tours
Kealakehe Parkway
After turning into the harbor, TAKE the very first road to the RIGHT. Follow the road, pass THE YARD MARINA and a small gas station -Sea Store and Deli on the left, then TURN LEFT. As you drive in, you will see a small brown roof building and ICEBOX to the right Meet the crew under the pavilion.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(1834 Ratings)
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G1567xfwendyl
May 27, 2025
Amazing trip to Captain Cook - The crew today was absolutely amazing Jacob, Jeremiah and the amazing Kiwanis❤️.so much fun and a great trip for all. I will definitely book again with Hangloose! Also, the Manta Ray tour with Hangloose is the best tour!
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Kara_m
May 27, 2025
First time to Big Island... - First time to Big Island and we loved this experience! Had plenty of time to snorkel, saw so many different kinds of fish, and the crew was fantastic.
Would definitely recommend to a friend!
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872adriennet
May 26, 2025
Snorkel fun - This experience was a highlight of our vacation. Being out on the water was wonderful and the cove we snorkeled in was fabulous. I have boys in their 20's and they loved it as well. Our captain, Bryce, was funny and engaging. The crew was helpful and friendly. Captain Bryce spotted some spinner dolphins and took us to them. They did not disappoint. I would do this again in a heartbeat.
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Emacel
May 25, 2025
Snorkel Excursion to Captain Cook’s monument Monument - Wanted to go in a snorkelling excursion to Captain Cook’s monument. Looked at several different options before booking.
We were very happy with our choice with Hang Loose Boat tours. Captain Aiden was awesome! The other crew members were excellent as well. They were professional, experienced, informative and funny! They went out of their way to make it a great experience.
The nice lunch with fresh fruit and Costco deli sandwiches was excellent especially after swimming/snorkeling. Snacks and drinks were offered as well. The fun music and witty jokes made it a lot of fun. Saw lots of colourful fish and some dolphins.
Well worth the money. Would definitely recommend Hang Loose Boat tours.
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313janeq
May 24, 2025
Saw dolphins and whales - Excellent crew team and a nice boat. We saw dolphins and whales. The weather was also great. We snorkeled and saw colorful fishes.
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Avery_o
May 24, 2025
We had a lot of fun! Our... - We had a lot of fun! Our captain was great and snorkeling in the bay was a blast. Great experience overall
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Barb1102
May 23, 2025
A Perfect Day on the Water - The Captain Cook Snorkel was the highlight of our trip. The snorkel spot was one of the best on the islands. The water was so clear and we saw so many different types of fish. The lunch was delicious and the new slide and jumping platform was a fun surprise. The captain and crew were helpul and provided a lot of interesting information on the history of the things we saw. An added bonus was the spinner dolphin that we saw swimming next to the boat. It was a perfect day on the water.
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Johanna_b
May 21, 2025
Great way to spend the afternoon - Very accommodating! Made you feel like family. Nice sandwich and chips and a soda or water.
Very clean boat, not too many people. The crew was awesome and we would recommend to others !!
We saw so many kinds of fish !!
All in all 5 stars!!
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872adriennet
May 20, 2025
Snorkeling fun - One of my favorite things we did in Hawai’i. Our Captain, Bryce, was funny and told us interesting things about the area. He even spotted spinner dolphins and took us to see them. The crew was super friendly and helpful. It was fun being out on the water and the snorkeling was fabulous.
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E3833wumikea
May 22, 2025
Good snorkeling trip but nothing special - Everything was as advertised. The boat was great and the crew met expectations. The snorkeling was not as good as other places I have been, plus there was quite a few other tours in the same place snorkeling, diving, and kayaking.
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