Kona Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay

4.9
(581 reviews)
Big Island of Hawaii, USA

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

• Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District — 60-80 ft visibility, protected since 1969
• World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay
• Red Hill Area lava arches — underwater volcanic terrain, weather permitting
• Spinner dolphins, eagle rays and dense tropical reef fish
• Continental breakfast and deli-style buffet lunch included
• Marine naturalist crew briefing on every departure — spaciously designed for 49 guests

Example Menu

Main

Variety Breakfast Items, Sandwiches, Snacks

What's Included

Continental Breakfast
All snorkel gear (mask, fins, flotation noodle)
Marine Naturalist briefing
Reef-safe sunscreen
Deli-style buffet lunch
Gratuities are not included but greatly appreciated
Alcoholic beverages are available onboard for additional charge with a credit card purchase only
Due to safety concerns we do not allow full face masks on our tours

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Keauhou Bay

Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Check in 8:15 AM. Departs 8:30 AM. Returns ~1:00 PM.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Sail south from Keauhou Bay on the Hoku Nui, Sea Paradise’s 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran, to the World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay — a Marine Life Conservation District of 315 acres protected since 1969, 60-80 foot visibility, and some of the most abundant marine life on the Kona Coast.

Sea Paradise has sailed to the monument since 1985 — one of the original operators at this site. Marine naturalist crew run a full reef briefing before every snorkel. What you may see: spinner dolphins at the bay entrance, spotted eagle rays, Moorish idols, yellow tang, humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa (Hawaii’s state fish), Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu), and moray eels throughout the reef.

When sea conditions permit, the tour continues to the Red Hill Area — a volcanic headland on the Kona Coast featuring underwater lava arches and lava tubes at snorkeling depth, reachable by boat only. Two spectacular snorkel sites — one exceptional Kona tour experience.

Continental breakfast is served on the outbound sail. Deli-style buffet lunch is served on the return. Departs the Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona.

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All snorkelers must know how to swim
  • Non-swimmers may not enter the water
  • Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on day tours (Morning and Afternoon Snorkel).
  • The Hoku Nui motor-sails when there is no wind
  • Swimming and water safety: For the safety of all guests, the captain and crew may reserve the right to remove a guest from the water, if they determine the guest’s swimming ability or current conditions pose a safety risk. All guests must follow Captain and crew instructions while participating in water activities.
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Sailing
Dining Experiences
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Snorkeling
Whale Watching
On the Water
Dolphin Watching
Swimming
Wildlife Encounters
Lunch
Excellent Quality
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

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

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