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Kealakekua Bay Tour: Marine Life and Sea Caves
4.9
2,073 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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(2073 Ratings)
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Chalainea
Oct 28, 2025
Excellent way to spend a morning. - What a wonderful day. All of The staff was excellent and the boat was well cared for. Thank you Aiden, Jordan and Kalani(????)
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Taylor_b
Oct 27, 2025
Outstanding half day trip with the family! - This definitely exceeded our expectations and was one of the highlights of our trip for sure. Trip was basically 1/3 snorkeling in a beautiful lagoon, 1/3 fun boat party with tunes and food, and 1/3 scenic coastal boat cruise. Staff was friendly and helpful. They provided all the gear we needed, and even had prescription masks for us eyeglass wearers. For my daughter that was a less confident swimmer, they had a pool noodle to help her float.
We appreciated that this tour launches from the northern side of Kailua-Kona. Coming from Waikoloa, this was a lot more convenient for us than many of the competitors that launch from the south side. We also liked how this boat was a good size, but not crazy big. It is still quite fast and can get close to the cliffs, but it is big enough to have a shaded deck and a top deck with a slide and diving board.
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Melanie_w
Oct 27, 2025
Great experience! - We were traveling with a big group for my daughter’s wedding. The crew we had was so accommodating and friendly. They absolutely made our day amazing. This went smooth and they were knowledgeable. Treating everyone so nice. Truly a great experience:)
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Euisung_k
Oct 26, 2025
Would recommend! - This tour was excellent and I’d recommend it to anyone visiting the Big Island. Watching the manta rays up close was unforgettable, and being out on the ocean at night made it a truly unique experience.
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Anthony_v
Oct 26, 2025
Perfect experience - Sight see, snorkeling was beautiful. Lunch was perfect. I recommend this to everyone especially the captain and crew were phenomenal.
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Carlye_o
Oct 26, 2025
Fantastic Snorkeling Experience - Going out to the cove to snorkel was great. We weren’t the only boat out there, but we arrived before the others. Knowing what to look for gave us an advantage over the others who arrived later. Fantastic day!!
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Linda
Oct 25, 2025
Would definitely recommend!! - Great excursion from cruise ship. Nice boat ride out to monument, great snorkeling & yummy lunch, & great price compared to other similar tours.
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N7842bbjoyw
Oct 24, 2025
As good as it gets 👍🏼 - I live here and have been on several Snorkel Excursions. This one was the best. It will be my go to from here on out… The reasonable price first attracted me so I didn’t have high expectations… Wow was I wrong. The boat itself was no frills but had everything needed including a bathroom. The food was excellent and plentiful. But the best part was the staff. Aiden, Kaiden and Kiwimani (Hope my spelling is close) were amazing. They made sure it was fun and safe. I learned so much. Aiden told great stories! Oh… one last thing… best music ever!
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Charmaine_a
Oct 24, 2025
Great snorkel tour with lunch! - Fantastic tour! The boat is clean and two people get their own bench if sitting on the bottom, or stand in front or sit on top. 25 min ride to the snorkeling spot. You stay here for two hours, and get lunch - great sandwiches, chips, and fruit, water or sprite. They give you snorkel equipment if you want. Then head back but stop at a couple spots for pictures. We saw dolphins on the way back. Bring extra money for tips because it’s a great crew.
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Andrisj
Oct 24, 2025
Highly Recommended - Fantastic experience! Comfortable boat, great crew, lots of extras including snacks and lunch. We had up to 1 1/2 hours to snorkel in the beautiful Captain Cook bay and saw lots of great fish. Highly recommended and well worth the price for what you get compared to other options. Oh, did we mention the great music? 👍
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