Zodiac Adventure: Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling

Embark on an exhilarating Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, home to the Captain Cook monument and a vibrant marine sanctuary. Snorkel with tropical fish and explore sea caves along the stunning coastline.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Honokohau Small Boat Harbor - This is the original rafting company of Hawai’i, with our family run office set up for checking in each of our excursions. Our office allows indoor seating, air conditioning, convenient restrooms, reef safe sunscreen, children entertainment, souvenir shopping and one fluffy friendly golden retriever, if you are missing yours back home.
What's Included
  • Snorkel gear including masks, fins, and flotation devices
  • Complimentary snacks such as chips, cookies, and beverages
  • Eco-friendly Reef Safe Sunscreen available pre-trip
  • Extended time for marine mammal sightings
  • Turkey sandwiches, with vegan and vegetarian options
  • Eco-conscious: bring your reusable water bottle
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling Zodiac tour in Big Island towards Kealakekua Bay, the location of Captain Cook monument and Hawaii’s top marine sanctuary. Revel in snorkelling alongside a spectrum of tropical fish amidst the stunning coral gardens in the bay’s pristine, transparent waters. Relish the pleasant picnic snack offered before setting off again. Our…

Location
Captain Zodiac Snorkeling and Whale Watching tours
Kealakehe Parkway
Captain Zodiac is located at 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, suite #16. We are in the Honokohau Marina and small boat harbor located approximately 5 miles south of the Kona Airport and approximately 2 miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona. Meet at our office in the Gentry's Kona Marina parking lot.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Natalie_h
Feb 28, 2026
The boat ride and... - The boat ride and snorkeling was amazing. Captain Rick and Davonte were so much fun! Highly recommend.
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Jennifer_f
Feb 16, 2026
Must do! - What a great day! Captain Rick & Kim were wonderful! The best snorkeling I have been on to date (we saw an octopus!)! The boat was really fun too. The boat has room - so bring your backpack (towels, water bottle and sweatshirt for the ride back). Put ample sunscreen on before you board the boat (there is complimentary reef safe sunscreen in the marina lodge where you check in). On the way back to the marina we saw 6 whales and Captain Rick even took the time to wait for them to breach multiple times for us! Thank you for an amazing day out!!
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Scott_d
Jan 12, 2026
Awesome day - Captain Mark and Devante were a blast =we had a great time ...great snorkeling and we were lucky enough to see a breaching whale just a couple hundred yards from the boat. Highly recommended .
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Ted_d
Jan 5, 2026
If you prefer a small... - If you prefer a small group setting, this is the place. Highly recommend the "beat the crowd" tour. Not only do you get to spend more time snorkeling but the chance of having the bay to your group and not surrounded by 10+ other boats.
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Jetmama58
Dec 28, 2025
Fish Galore! - Shelby and Sean were excellent tour guides sharing their information about pelagic species and other information about the rock formations along the Kona coast. We were able to see some spinner dolphins and other sea mammals as well. We had a great day. Thanks for a fun adventure.
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Kathryn_h
Oct 3, 2025
Great Adventure! - Very fun excursion! Captain Marco was super informative. Can't beat the small boat with limited people to really give you that personal experience. 10/10 recommend!
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Bobn679
Sep 23, 2025
Great day with Fun Hosts - Fantastic ride out to our snorkeling spot. We had a great time with Marco and Fatsu (sp) They were excellent hosts. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. The snorkeling was incredible. This definitely was one of our highlights of the trip. I would highly recommend this tour and these hosts.
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Val
Sep 23, 2025
Best Snorkeling on the Big Island! - The ride on the Zodiac Hurricane was awesome, fun and fast!!! The snorkeling was amazing! So many different fish and eels!!! CPT Rick and crew, Fattu made the trip so very enjoyable! We had the best time of our entire trip to Hawaii!
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Piperdiaper
Sep 15, 2025
Going Solo is ok - I love the Zodiac speed boat, so exhilrating! We were arrived at Kealakekua bay when tours were leaving and before the afternoon tours arrived, which gave me ample space to snorkel without crashing into people. The BEST place to snorkel, clear water, hundreds of fish. Captain and crew , very attentive, kept us all safe. Excellent lunch, what more could you ask? I had to go Solo due to family with sea sickness and back issues. No worries if you're by yourself.
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Sisyphusmpn
Oct 15, 2025
Crossed up - Caveat emptor. Booked well in advance but the day before they messaged that due to ‘staffing issues’ they had to cancel. They did try to accommodate us on other dates but there were no opportunities for us to participate. As a result we missed our chance to snorkel on our vacation.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).