Kona Coast Snorkeling: Explore Vibrant Reefs

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Kailua-Kona

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Embark on a Kaimana Kealakekua Bay Adventure, a thrilling Kona coastline tour and snorkeling experience. Discover the vibrant reef ecosystem and enjoy breathtaking views of the blue waters. Suitable for beginners and children, with safety measures in place.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Kealakekua Bay - Traveling on a smaller boat offers a more intimate interaction with the crew and provides more time to enjoy the water compared to the usual large tourist boats.

What's Included

Light snacks & drinks
Use of snorkeling equipment

What's Not Included

On-board restrooms

Additional Information

Join us for a stunning ocean tour along the Kona coastline to Kealakekua Bay, where you can explore a world-famous reef snorkeling site. This area is teeming with vibrant reef fish, and our guides will educate you about the delicate reef ecosystem. This tour is perfect for those who prefer not to spend an entire day on the water but still wish to enjoy…

Location

KIWAILUKA BIG ISLAND HAWAII

We meet at the restroom on the north side of the harbor with the brown roof (NOT red roof) located between the two boat ramps 15 minutes prior to departure. Enter Kealakehe Parkway from Queen Ka’ahumanu Hwy. Make your first right & turn left after the gas station on your left. Park at restroom.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Jillbg7175ku

Jul 8, 2024

The Ultimate Snorkel Trip - This is unlike any other snorkeling tour. Our entire family Loved this trip. It was truly the highlight! We have taken 10+ snorkel trips and this was by far superior. Boat is great- super clean and comfortable. Crew is A+++ Super knowledgeable. They took great photos and videos that we could never have done on our own. We can't wait to go back and tour with Cam and Morri.

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Hansenz2021

Nov 7, 2023

Kaimana Ocean Safari - It was an enjoyable trip, we saw a shark! Kay provided pineapple and soda for us after snorkeling. Definitely will come back for my next trip to Hawaii.

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Calvin

Sep 7, 2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Awesome experience with the Kaimana crew!! Cam, Liv, and Andrew were all very friendly and knowledgeable guides that made sure that we had the best experience possible! It was a beautiful day with glassy conditions which we soaked in as much as possible! It was a great vibe overall and a very well put together operation that you can tell is led with passion for the ocean! Their boat was nice, comfortable, clean and perfect for a small group setting on the ocean! I definitely recommend Kaimana Ocean Safari and will be coming back for more again!

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Scott_u

Jul 24, 2022

Great guides - The fish abundance was great, but what stood out were Captain Cam and guide Maureen. Both made this fantastic. This is a private tour and they did a great job putting us places to see a lot yet avoid some of the mass crowd areas involving bumping into people at the surface.

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Wreckabec1

Jun 13, 2022

The BEST on the Big Island - We LOVED everything about this experience. We were first-timers at snorkeling, with three kids (8, 10, and 12) and the Kaimana crew was super patient, kind, informative and educational. We were nervous to get into the "deep" (actually shallow-ish) water with the fish and who-knows-what-else (?!), for the first time, but Cam and Liv went at our pace and were super helpful and accommodating. One of our kids is on the Autism Spectrum and as it turns out, while hesitant at first, he was the one who enjoyed it the most and was last out of the water. Went with the private charter and Go Pro package and have zero regrets. That was definitely the way to go. The freshly sliced pineapple and snacks were a nice touch. Communication ahead of time with Kayleigh was a breeze! Have been following these guys on Instagram for a while, now, so we were thrilled to finally go out with these experts in their field. Can't wait to return and try the Ocean Safari, next time. Mahalo!

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Andymeyer29

May 3, 2022

Amazing - I had such a beautiful experience in kealakekua bay with Kaimana Ocean Safari. The crew Kay and Liv were knowledgeable about the area and clearly had a passion for the ocean. Being on a small boat was so nice to have a more intimate experience. I got the professional photo package to remember my experience and I couldn’t be happier with the photos! Would definitely go on this tour again!

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Roam534760

May 3, 2022

Snorkel & Boat Adventure - We had the pleasure of experiencing this tour with Captain Brenna, Cam & Kay. The friendly, knowledgeable crew shared interesting facts & area history, and they continually searched for & spotted wildlife— both while we were on the boat & in the water. The crew’s love for Hawaii’s creatures/ecosystem is evident & contagious. The snorkeling reefs were beautiful. A must do… highlight of our trip.

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Gonsetej

Apr 28, 2022

Individual experience - We went out in the morning with captain Brenna, Kay, and Cam for some great snorkeling. They were all very professional getting us set up with gear, keeping us safe in the water, and telling us interesting facts about the island and the Hawaiian culture. Cam spotted an eel and made sure the whole group was able to gets eyes on it. They provided plenty of snacks and were very accommodating for our group.

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799loris

Apr 27, 2022

Great tour - I have been out with Kaimana Ocean Safari a handful of times now! Cam and Kay are extremely professional and knowledgeable. They also make the experience a ton of fun. You can see truly see their passion for the ocean and it’s inhabitants. An absolute must if you are visiting Kona!

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22erin22

Apr 26, 2022

Beautiful dives, incredible experiences - I have been out with Kaimana Ocean Safari probably a dozen times now! Some days the ocean provides an amazing abundance of life and incredible animal encounters, other days, the ocean may keep her secrets. But no mater what Cam and Kay put together a fantastic tour and I have had a blast every time I go out with them! You never know what you’re going to see, but you will have the best time!

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From $160

up to 6 guests

1 - Adult