Kealakekua Bay Small-Group Snorkel Experience from Kailua-Kona

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook Monument Snorkel

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Big Island's Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, site of the Captain Cook Monument, is home to arguably the best snorkeling in Hawaii. That means that it often gets busy. This small-group tour is timed to avoid the crowds and is limited to 12 passengers, making it quicker to get on and off the boat and allowing for more time snorkeling on the coral reef.

Small-group tour (maximum 12 people): Promises a more personal experience
Big Island snorkeling tour timed to avoid crowds at Kealakekua Bay
Small group size means that everyone can spend longer snorkeling
Marine wildlife spotting opportunities, including spinner dolphins and whales

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks
Nonalcoholic refreshments
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Bring your own towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and waterproof camera

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

78-7138 Kaleiopapa St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Meet us near the boat ramp at Keauhou Harbor.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Must be able to swim without the assistance of a floatation device.
Maximum weight of 280 pounds per traveler.
Not recommended for travelers with neck problems
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Glenn_G

The small group snorkel trip was perfect. There were 12 people total plus crew. The crew were friendly, knowledgeable and really enjoyable to be with. The weather was great. We saw beautiful fish. My husband and I had a great experience.

Reviews

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Wonderful Day at Sea

Renee_M, Apr 2024

We started by see a pod of dolphins. They were so beautiful to watch. Our skipper and guide gave us wonderful instructions on where to see the most fish and it was spectacular.

Great experience

Cindy_R, Apr 2024

This was a fun experience, the boat ride to the spot was fun and the snorkeling was great. The crew were really nice and they gave out yummy snacks. Definitely worth it.

We loved it all

Mina_P, Mar 2024

Adam and Karla were absolutely amazing guides. I have never snorkeled before and now I am completely hooked. It was a great experience in the water, safe for kids, very well organized, and we learned so much about the island history in a very entertaining way. We are signing up for more. Thank you Karla and Adam.

An unbelievably wonderful experience with an amazing crew and staff.

Gregory_E, Mar 2024

The crew was fantastic and set us up for an amazing experience once we got into the water. We got there early in the morning and our tour was the first boat in the harbour so we had a lot of time before things started to get crowded. The water was pristine and teaming with all types of fish, some eel, a few small rays and a surprise visit from a pod of dolphins. We could have stayed in the water forever but once our time in the harbour was over, we set back home staying closer to shore with our captain stopping to point out historic and geologic sites. Everybody in my group agreed that we could not recommend this tour highly enough.

Great day snorkeling

Lisa_C, Mar 2024

Capt Adam and Karla were great! Saw a number of fish and learned some Hawaiian history. Boat takes a maximum of 12 guests. We loved the smaller size Snorkel group.

Great views, great boat, great crew

Simon_T, Mar 2024

Great crew. Great boat. Was a great excursion with amazing snorkelling. There was a pod of 15-20 dolphins playing in the bay.

Wonderful experience!

TERYL_D, Mar 2024

Great experience! Small group, knowledgeable captain and co captain, and we felt safe. We also saw whales, dolphins and a turtle in addition to snorkeling Cook’s.

Crew was great and...

Abby_P, Mar 2024

Crew was great and snorkeling was beautiful. Cool to see hammerhead sharks on the trip out and spinner dolphins in bay

Fabulous Experience

Kim_B, Mar 2024

Fantastic experience! We saw hammerhead sharks and Adam was a wonderful story teller of the history of the area. Snorkeling was the perfect amount of time for the area and was amazing.

Great experience!

Lorran_S, Mar 2024

Super fun morning on the water! Our guides, Captain Cory and Jayna, were awesome. Enjoyed a spectacular show from spinner dolphins and a spontaneous swim with friendly bottlenose dolphins. Amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Memorable Afternoon Snorkeling

Donn_L, Mar 2024

The crew was wonderful. It's a fun and exciting experience, especially seeing the spinner dolphins and the gorgeous Kona coastline. They provided wonderful explanations of Hawaiian history and the treats and pineapple were delish.

AWESOME!

Robin_S, Mar 2024

We sailed with Cory and Sarah. They were knowledgeable about the islands and the reefs. Cory is a great story teller and shared a lot of great info. We had the great opportunity of seeing a whale in the cove as we came in to snorkle. I appreciate the small experience opposed to other larger groups. Much more personal. Thanks so much for a wonderful experience!

Amazing time on the water!!

Paula_R, Feb 2024

Great day on the water!! The crew were excellent. They took safety very seriously, but were fun and talkative. They were excellent guides, showing us a little gem of a spot by ourselves and telling us all about what we were seeing. We saw a sea turtle, humpbacks, and eel, and spinner dolphins as well as a huge variety of fish. I loved it for my daughter’s first snorkeling experience. Thanks guys!! Well worth the time and the fee.

A must do when visiting

Juliet_R, Feb 2024

Wonderful guides! Saw dozens of fish and coral species. Our captain spotted a humpback whale and took us to look at it for extra fun. Loved every second of it!

Small Group is great

Suzanne_M, Feb 2024

I loved the small group feel and our captain and Jayna were awesome. Since there were only 10 of us everything was so quick and easy. We didn't have to wait for hordes of people to get in and out of the boat. I would definitely recommend this!

Excellent boat & Snorkel trip with easy access to Captn. cook's Bay.

Debby_S, Feb 2024

Snorkle trip to Captn. Cook's Bay with Kory & Janah(?): In addition to snorkeling amongst tropical fish, we also saw MULTIPLE Humpback whales with calves alingsde migrating north. We saw 2 Breach's, 2 tail flips & numerous backs & spouts. We also saw MANY Spinner dolphins in the bay, spinning, jumping & swimming up close to our boat. Kory & his partner told us many interesting facts about both dolphins & whales. Our guides, Kory, & Janah(?) took the time & patiently waited for glimpses at seeing these magnificent creatures. During our snorkle time, they stressed safety, & reef conservation, as well as best fish spotting locations. Really appreciated the fresh pineapple after snorkeling too!

Great time, amazing weather, awesome crew!!

Gilbert_B, Feb 2024

This was an absolutely great time and Captin Corey and Jayna were awesome. Thay were very friendly and gave us some history about the area and the island. Weather was great and we even saw a few whales breaching and slapping the water with their tales. Great time with Oceanic and we would recommend them to everyone if you want to get out there and check out snorkeling.

Great captain and crew,...

Patrice_I, Feb 2024

Great captain and crew, made an effort at whale watching. Two humpbacks breached and we saw the tails.

Great snorkeling trip

Mary_M, Feb 2024

The snorkeling was by far the best we experienced anywhere in our week on the big island. As a bonus, we saw evidence of many humpback whales while coming and going, including spouts and tails. The two people who brought us to Kealakekua were knowledgeable, pleasant and helpful.

1st Time Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour

Matthew_K, Jan 2024

It was our first time to snorkel and our guides did a great job teaching us how to snorkel and enjoy it. Had a great time!

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