South Kona Snorkeling Expedition: Discover Pristine Locations & Marine Life

Embark on a South Kona snorkeling expedition to discover pristine locations and marine life. Snorkel at unique spots, explore sea caves, and encounter dolphins, turtles, and more.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sea Quest Hawaii - Explore three snorkel destinations, Kealakekua Bay, PuÊ»uhonua O Honaunau, and a private black sand beach. Our captain and crew will share the history and culture as they adventure through sea caves and lava tubes.
What's Included
  • Refreshments including water, juice, and snacks
  • All necessary snorkeling equipment provided
  • Lunch is included in the tour
  • Flotation devices available for safety and convenience
What's Not Included
  • Towels
  • Sunscreen
Additional Information

See parts of the Island most residents of Hawaii never see! Explore further down the pristine South Kona Coast than any other snorkeling tour company and snorkel at 3 incredible locations including Kealakekua Bay, the culturally significant Pu’uhonua O Honaunau, and a third remote location inaccessible any other way. Perhaps you’ll snorkel at a black…

Location
78-7138 Kaleiopapa St
Kaleiopapa Street
Departure Point: Keauhou Bay, HI Address: 78-7138 Kaleiopapa Street Kailua Kona, HI 96740 Directions: FROM KAILUA-KONA/ALII DRIVE: Drive SOUTH on Alii Drive (Ocean on your right) Turn RIGHT at 1st STOPLIGHT (Alii Highway) Turn RIGHT at 2nd STOPLIGHT (Kamehameha III Road) Turn LEFT onto Dirt Road at Sea Quest Parking Sign Before Dead End Park in Dirt Parking Lot Walk Across Sandy Volleyball Court and small pier parking lot. Sea Quest is located within the white one-story building. FROM VOLCANO AND POINTS SOUTH: Take Highway 11 toward Kailua-Kona Turn LEFT on Kamehameha III Road (near mile marker 118) Drive THROUGH Two STOPLIGHTS Turn LEFT onto Dirt Road at Sea Quest Parking Sign Before Dead End Park in Dirt Parking Lot Walk Across Sandy Volleyball Court and small pier parking lot. Sea Quest is located within one-story building. Dates: See Availability
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Markandjillhimes
Mar 18, 2026
Fun family snorkeling - Captain B and Ally were super friendly and very knowledgeable. Even though we couldn’t do all 3 spots to snorkel because of bad weather, they still made it enjoyable and fun. They were very kind and easy going. They made our trip great by showing us dolphins, waves, blow holes and arches in the rocks and of course beautiful fish to watch
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Travel05192508736
Mar 13, 2026
4.5 hour snorkeling and sea caves visit - Our guides/captain are highly experienced and knowledgeable about the sea. They are also kind and thoughtful guides watching over our safety and comfort. As a bonus we saw a family of dolphins having fun. An experience of a lifetime.
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Andrewsq6465ch
Mar 10, 2026
Cannot wait to go again! - Captain B was an amazing environmentalist who had deep knowledge of the Island and the waters we snorkeled in. Our boys loved it, and the three locations were stellar. The communication, coordination and execution by this female crew was simply amazing and we cannot wait to go again. Happy Birthday B!
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Robap3011vn
Feb 26, 2026
3 excellent snorkel sites, well done! - Mike and Allie did a great job. 3 different snorkel sites, w/ best for last. I left fast and didn’t see a QR code. The gogo dancers at a club I go to on Capitol Hill have lighted QR code cubes. I recommend-nice to get compensated. One thing-mention b4 speeding up to old farts that might have back issues to stand-there was one wave hit that was pretty severe-I’d imagine that that could throw someone’s back outta whack. Terrific job!
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G6317xvtarar
Feb 25, 2026
Worth it - Fun experience. Great that it was three different snorkeling spots. Our tour guides/captain Natalie and Brooke were fun and knowledgeable about the island and its history.
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Sharman57
Feb 22, 2026
Great Crew & Snorkeling - Captain Natalie & Mate Chloe were excellent at guiding us on this snorkeling tour. They made sure we were comfortable with the gear and knew what to expect on every dive. Natalie freely shared her knowledge of Hawai'i, it's history and the fish we saw. They were very helpful getting us into and out of the water. The sites we visited were perfect for snorkeling and each one was different. The lunch & snacks provided were good.
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Kimt30
Feb 6, 2026
Great experience snorkeling and saw lots of whales as well. - Had a great time snorkeling for the first time. Our guide, Skylar was AMAZING and extremely patient. Would highly recommend this excursion.
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Nomad31100761816
Jan 2, 2026
Great trip! - Trip was a lot of fun! Skylar was a great guide throughout the day, very knowledgable . It was fun to go to multiple spots and to hear about the history.
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Rachel_m
Nov 7, 2025
Outstanding Trip - Captain Mike and Courtney were fantastic hosts. We loved being in a smaller group and being in a zodiac boat. Both were professional and cheerful and you could tell they love their job. Mike educated us and took us to locations that were not overly crowded. two out of the three places, we were the only boat. Obviously at Captain Cook’s Cove. There were other boats, but still was not overly crowded. Courtney cut up fresh fruit to have a snack. Snacks waited on his hand and foot and took care of everything. The food was good and fresh. We got more than our moneys worth on this trip. highly highly recommend this tour.
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Richk764
Oct 11, 2025
Wow! Just fantastic - One of the most fun things we have done in over 30 visits to Hawaii. Everything is first rate - the captain/mate/support people, equipment, snorkeling, and the boat ride. We will do it again.
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From $200
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).