Snorkel at a colorful protected reef known as Kealakekua Bay located next to Captain Cook's monument. A truly historical sight! Encounter wild dolphins, sea caves, and more! Your lunch is also included consisting of a deli wrap or sometimes BBQ hot dogs, fresh fruit, chips, granola bars, juice, and water. All snorkel gear and flotation devices are included.
Cruise Ship Guest Depart from the Kailua Kona Pier- 32 ft Zodiac Max 19-28 passengers. 8:45 am Check in 9:00 am Departure
**While most of the time we depart at 9:00 am, there are some dates we must adjust departure time in order to accommodate cruise ship guests according to their ship itinerary ***
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Snorkel gear equipment
✔ Includes lunch, snacks & refreshments
✔ Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
✔ Flotation devices
✔ Port pickup from Kailua Kona Pier
✔ Professional local captain and crew
✖ Gratuities
What To Expect
Tour travels south aboard a 32ft or 45 ft Zodiac ( small group 19-28 passengers) to Kealakekua Bay, home of the Captain Cook monument. Along the way, we stop at historical sites and sea caves. Our skilled captains watch for whales and dolphins so that we can encounter the wonderful marine from onboard. Once in Kealakekua Bay, we snorkel there for approx 1 hour. Guests can expect to see turtles, bright-colored reef fish, coral that’s over 1500 years old, the Captain Cook Monument, freshwater springs, and be on the lookout for Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins. Due to the Marine Mammal Protection Act put in place Oct 2021 no one is allowed to swim with the wild spinners dolphins. However, we are still allowed to watch and encounter them from onboard.
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum age is 5 years
• Boat is not wheelchair accessible
• Weight limit is 265lbs (125kg)
• Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name
• Suggested items to bring: sunglasses, sunblock and towel
• Please have your bathing suit on before the trip begins.
