Perfect for all size of couples, families or extended families. Experience Kealakekua Bay, the best place to snorkel on the Big Island or find a totally new and secluded snorkel area.
Choose whether you'd like to focus more heavily on world-class snorkeling, wildlife searching, or private spots.
After snorkeling, your captain has lunch and beverages for you. Hear all about the history of the area, the Captain Cook story. On the return trip, we hug the rugged coastline, and explore places Zodiacs with shallow drafts can get into! We show you natural blowholes, exposed lava tubes, and sea caves!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
✔ flotation vest and noodles
✔ RX masks -2, -3, -4, -5 for nearside
✔ Use of snorkeling equipment
✔ Carbonated beverages
✔ Snacks
✖ Pick up/Drop off -must meet at office in Honokohau harbor
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Our office is located in Blue roof building where the restaurant Harbor House is. Turn on to Kealakehe parkway make your first RIGHT, then second LEFT into a parking lot surrounded by chainlink fencing.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor
Explore the offshore ocean world of Kailua-Kona on your way to snorkel Kealakekua bay.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Kailua-Kona
Cruise down the coastline looking at the island from your boat, looking for marine life.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Kealakekua Bay
It is a marine preserve and the best snorkel spot in the state of Hawaii. When you come around the point, the Captain Cook monument will come into view. Because the Big Island of Hawaii is so young geologically, there is no dirt, sand or run-off in the bay. Here you will spend as long as you want snorkeling and exploring the reef. Captain Zodiac provides all snorkel gear, including Rx masks and flotation devices.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Captain Cook
Explore the Southern coastline of our island, with older lava flows, secluded areas and more geological features.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• No guests under the age of 4 years old
