Captain Cook Snorkel Tour in The Pristine Water at Kealakekua Bay
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
We carry a maximum of 14 passengers so we can offer a more intimate snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona.
In addition to delivering a more private experience, our small group size allows for more time in the water. Our passengers are able to quickly enter and exit the water as we explore Kealakekua Bay.
If you book all 14 seats on any trip, you will have your own private charter. In addition to being the only party on the boat, you'll be able to work with your captain to customize your trip to your liking. For instance, you'll be able to decide whether to pick up and move to a new location or continue snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay (time and conditions permitting).
Don't miss this opportunity to snorkel the famous Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook Monument, in a private small-group experience that's unmatched. Get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
What To Expect
Kealakekua Bay, the site of the Captain Cook monument on Hawaii Island, offers some of the best snorkeling in Hawaii. This protected Marine Sanctuary and state park boasts a coral reef and crystal clear waters with abundant marine life and breathtaking visibility. Our boat provides an intimate experience for a maximum of 14 passengers. With a less crowded experience, your group will soak up the snorkeling goodness with maximum comfort. The boat ride from Honokohau Harbor to Kealakekua Bay takes up to 45 minutes, depending on conditions. Upon reaching the snorkel site at Kealakekua Bay, your swim guide will assist you into the water and guide you across the reef to the best snorkeling spots in the bay. You’ll spend a maximum of one hour in the water before returning to the boat.
Options
Captain Cook Snorkel Tour in The Pristine Water at Kealakekua Bay
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Bring your own towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and swimsuit.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
118 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Just ok
E6274QGdaisyc,Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We did the Captain Cook monument snorkeling and it was just ok. When I booked through Viator it made it sound like it was semi private (6 people total) but there were at least 10 people on the tiny boat. The boat ride out to Captain Cook monument was really long and uncomfortable. The boat moves really fast and you have to hold on tight. There was nothing big to see either, it was just a long ride on the coast. Snorkeling felt like it was less than an hour and the boat ride was 1.5 hours each way just holding on and no wildlife. Captain Cook was ok but we snorkeled other places and it was about the same. We didn't see anything different there. No large animals seen during the whole tour and although not guaranteed, it was 4 hours of what we had already done. If I were to book again I would book with a company with a larger boat with more comfortable seating. The ride was terrible. Overall it was my least favorite excursion on the islands and I would not book again.
Great trip.
Kelly J,Aug 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Adam and Carmella were great guides. They went above and beyond our expectations. They took us to see whales and sharks and gave us a lot of history about the area. The snacks were great too. All around great trip. Communication and texting us to make sure we knew everything we needed to do before trip. Thanks Carmella and Adam.
Perfect small group snorkel experience!
123logant,Jul 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun snorkel trip! Sean and Sarah were so informative and chill, they made the experience so fun! Yummy snacks, drinks, and provided snorkel gear! We saw dolphins and many fish! Loved the boat with the smaller crew, was a much better pick than a lot of other tours. Definitely give it a try!
Sea creatures!
Anna M,Jul 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Had lots of time at the site with a small group. Saw tons of different fish and even an octopus. The captain showed us a few other sites on the way back and even stopped to allow us extra time to enjoy dolphins who swam right up to our boat. Great tour!
Great snorkeling!
Theresa G,Jul 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00The snorkeling was amazing! Hundreds of colorful fish, easy to see in crystal clear waters. I was expecting more information from the crew. The tour description says “ Along the way, your Captain will call out historical sites and discuss the fascinating history of the Kona coast. ” We got none of that from Captain Sean even right at the Cook monument. Even so, the snorkeling made the trip worth it.
Make sure you go snorkel with these folks!
classA,Jul 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing snorkel experience! So many fish, coral, and beautiful clear water. So glad we chose a "small boat" experience instead of the big ones. We got to the bay earlier than most of the big boats, so had time in the water without it being crowded. We were able to divert along the way and pick up trash out of the ocean, and after snorkeling, had snacks and drinks and stopped in some other coves for history of the island. Can't recall the crew names, but felt very safe in their hands.
Highly recommend
melaniebW1447AG,Jul 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time, Sara and Corey were great ! Highly recommend The snorkeling spot was beautiful. The fish were beautiful
Fantastic!!!
216stephenv,Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00These guys are absolutely the only way to go! Fantastic! They took the time to find dolphins, pilot whales etc. And way fun boat ride!
Great snorkel and boating experience.
Marcy P,Jun 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Jacob and Captain were knowledgable and respectful of everyone. Snorkeling was great! The bonus was we saw a pod of dolphins and hung around them for about 10 min!
Captain Cook’s
Bethany H,Jun 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Adam was great. We had an amazing time. Everyone was super friendly and made the experience so much fun
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