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Kealakekua Bay Tour: Marine Life and Sea Caves
4.9
1,980 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
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Cjvt1947
Aug 12, 2025
Great - Crew was great. Sandwiches and fruit were yummy. The kids loved the water slide. The snorkeling was beautiful and easy. We saw lots pretty fish.
I highly recommend. We were on Pride of America and it was a bit of a hassle getting there on time, but we made it.
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Kelly_m
Aug 11, 2025
Choose Hang Loose tours - Bryce, Jeremiah and crew made our experience beyond enjoyable. They hold a rare balance of competence and fun vibe that is essential for safety and adventure. We used this crew for both Cook Bay snorkel and Mantas at night cruises. They were jewels both times. They encouraged each snorkeler to get the most from available opportunities through demonstration, verbal instructions, joining in the water too. Lunch on the Cook Bay was quite good, better than it needed to be in quality and quantity. Pick Hang Loose tours, seek their boat with Captain Bryce and crew.
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Tourist818142
Aug 10, 2025
Awesome time - Awesome experience. Great staff, relaxed trip. Beautiful time. Snorkeling was good, slide amazing. Kids had a blast.
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Richard_h
Aug 9, 2025
Don’t be skeptical, Hang... - Don’t be skeptical, Hang Lose boat tours was amazing. Great experience and great staff. My advise…. Just book the trip. You won’t regret it.
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Victoria_g
Aug 9, 2025
Hang Loose Tours - Captain was entertaining and both he and the crew were on it! Lunch was good. Entertaining and will do it again
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H7911qzkimk
Aug 9, 2025
Family vacation - We have been to Kona multiple times and this was by far the best snorkel excursion! Very friendly staff members and very family friendly! 10/10 recommend.
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O891wzangelak
Aug 8, 2025
Book it! - We had a great time. Aidan, Jordan and Kuami took really good care of us! The boat ride out was smooth, even though there was a big swell that had come in. Using the slide and jumping off of the boat was al lot of fun. We had ample time to see tons of fish, which we did. The lunch and snacks were good! The crew were nonstop making sure everyone was okay and enjoyong themselves. Great snorkel tour!
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Monica_s
Aug 8, 2025
We loved it! - The tour is a really great experience for couples or families. AND THERE’S A BATHROOM ON BOARD.
We sailed with Kelly and Kiwami. This is my third time on Kona but sixth time in Hawaii and have snorkeled each time with different tours. This one by far was the most enjoyable. Kelly is a natural tour guide/ captain, he’s funny, charismatic, and wants to make sure the passengers are having a good time and are being safe. Kiwami is similar and she’s a one woman show, like she does it all, takes pictures, gives out the gear, collects it, gives out the food, cleans up, keeps an eye out of dolphins.
The snorkeling spot is somewhere my husband and I have been 3 times now, and it’s beautiful and relatively safe. This is definitely a tour we would do again in the future.
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Leticia_r
Aug 7, 2025
Captain cook snorkeling - Our entire crew was knowledgeable and fun. The boat experience was great.. lunch was good and snorkeling was fantastic. Would definitely come back to do it again.
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Michel_m
Aug 8, 2025
Snorkeling with Hang Loose Tours. - The Captain, Kelly and first mate, Ashmi were great guides. They shared lots of history and were fun to be with. The snorkel spit was a bit crowded but saw lots of beautiful fish!. Loved it you should go!
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