Snorkel Adventure: Kealakekua Bay Exploration

Experience the Captain Cook Snorkel adventure in Kealakekua Bay. Avoid crowded tourist boats and explore the wildlife and sea caves with a maximum of 14 guests. Snorkel in the coral reef, encounter marine wildlife, and enjoy snacks and drinks on our fast speed Navy boat.

Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 787100 Kaleiopapa St - Embark on a Captain Cook Snorkel Tour! Avoid the bustling tourist boats with 30 to 80 passengers and opt for our intimate snorkel tour on a Navy-style Zodiac RIB speed boat. Enjoy a swift, picturesque journey to Kealakekua Bay, home to the Captain Cook Monument and some of the clearest, most vibrant coral reefs for…
What's Included
  • Snorkel Tour
  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Private Tour
Additional Information

Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

What Sets Our Daytime Snorkel to Kealakekua Bay / Captain Cook Monument Apart

  • Experience the thrill of a fast, nimble Zodiac RIB boat, similar to those used by Navy SEALs, which swiftly transports you to the bay and provides access to hidden sea caves, lava tubes, and stunning coastal features.
  • Enjoy a personal and…
Location
787100 Kaleiopapa St
Kaleiopapa Street
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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jessica_j
Apr 7, 2026
Must do experience while on the Big Island! - We had an amazing snorkeling trip to Captain Cook on the Big Island and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Our guide, David, went above and beyond to make sure we had a relaxing and memorable time. We went as a family with three of our kids, ages 11, 14, and 17, and it was something all of us truly enjoyed. The smiles, laughter, and excitement from our teens was the best part! The water was absolutely beautiful—clear, calm, and full of marine life. David was outstanding and took the time to explain different areas of the ocean as well as interesting details along the coastline, which made the trip both fun and educational for the kids and adults alike. After we finished snorkeling, we were treated to delicious, fresh pineapple, which was the perfect way to end our time in the water. It was such a thoughtful touch and very much appreciated. We were especially impressed with how conscious the crew was about protecting the reef. They clearly emphasized keeping the reef clean and untouched, which made us feel good about snorkeling responsibly and respecting the natural environment. Overall, this was a memorable experience for our whole family, and we would absolutely recommend this snorkel trip to anyone visiting the Big Island.
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Deanna_w
Apr 5, 2026
Family trip 2026 - We had a great time with our driver & lifeguard 😁 they were fun & very informative!! We saw lots of beautiful fish as well as a whale shark & some dolphins.
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Suzannaohio
Apr 5, 2026
Best experience on this tour! - We had an amazing time on this tour! Our 2 guides were very friendly, informative and helpful! They delivered everything listed: fun boat ride for my teens, amazing snorkeling experience in calm waters and dolphins swimming next to our boat! Our favorite tour!
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I8243kgkaras
Apr 4, 2026
Fantastic snorkeling and Sea Caves Exploration - Fantastic snorkel experience- the reef at Captain Cook was beautiful! The history of the cliffs and sea caves and the Hawaiian people was an unexpected treat! It was fantastic! Rory was our captain and he did an awesome job story telling!
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Austin_r
Apr 4, 2026
Incredible experience!... - Incredible experience! Make sure to bring towels. The crew was amazing and we enjoyed some of the best pineapple I’ve ever had afterwards
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Michael_s
Apr 3, 2026
Thanks for the great time, will come back next time doe sure - Recommend this tour, fun boat ride, good amount of time in the water. lots to see and nice that they had a few stops on the way back to the marina.
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Marina_c
Apr 3, 2026
Very fun and exciting... - Very fun and exciting boat ride. Everything was on time and efficient without feeling rushed. Captain Rory and Luke were terrific, knowledgeable, and friendly. Snorkeling was amazing, but all the stories and legends about the area that Captain Rory shared with us made for a very interesting boat ride back. The smaller size speed boat was not only fast and fun but enabled us to go right up to the lava tubes and rock coves that made this return the most memorable.
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Debbie_a
Apr 2, 2026
Very fun trip. Beautiful... - Very fun trip. Beautiful reef and caves. Host was very informative and fun. They treated to delicious pineapple on the boat. A must see in Kona
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173mitchr
Apr 6, 2026
Failure to provide services. - Failure to show up at Cruise Ship Docking Pier. When finally answering several calls there gave us another address to go to and said they would wait for us (5 persons). we had to rent transportation and drive 7 miles approximately to another dock. Upon arrival they sent someone to tell us they left with out us. Very disappointed. All of us have filed for re-embursment of the $115 charges.
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Exploration502486
Apr 2, 2026
TERRIBLE - LEFT WITHOUT 5 of their BOOKED customers. - Location for where to go was terrible! Yes there was an address - but you have a couples getting off a cruise ship with no idea there are multiple peers. By the time we figured that out with the help of a wonderful local we were late. Tried calling “Operator” number given to call if any problems and always got voicemail. When we did reach the tour person because they called the local lady spoke with them and she said she was personally driving us and we would be there in 5 mins - THEY LEFT ANYWAY WITHOUT US!!!!!!! Owner was at peer and just said “Sorry could’t wait”.
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From $79
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).