Premium Kona Coast Morning Snorkel
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Adventure down the Southern Kona Coast on our fleet of covered boats for everyone’s comfort. Snorkel the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cooks Monument) on this 4.5 hour adventure. Our Captain and Crew will share the history and culturally significant sites as we journey the coastline, along with the geographically fascinating features of lava tubes and sea caves. Take advantage of our later start time and spend the day at two of the worlds magnificent bays. Lunch, sanitized snorkeling gear, flotation devices all included. An easy morning enjoying the very best of the Kona coast.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must be able to climb a short ladder to re-board the boat
Women that are pregnant and individuals with back or neck injuries are restricted
What To Expect
Kealakekua Bay
Adventure down the Southern Kona Coast on our fleet of covered boats for everyone’s comfort. Snorkel the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cooks Monument) on this 4.5 hour adventure. Our Captain and Crew will share the history and culturally significant sites as we journey the coastline, along with the geographically fascinating features of lava tubes and sea caves. Enjoy lunch and the flavors of Hawaiʻi with our premium wraps and fresh fruit. Take advantage of our later start time and spend the day at two of the worlds magnificent bays.
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Adventure down the Southern Kona Coast on our fleet of covered boats for everyone’s comfort. Snorkel the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cooks Monument) on this 4.5 hour adventure. Our Captain and Crew will share the history and culturally significant sites as we journey the coastline, along with the geographically fascinating features of lava tubes and sea caves. Enjoy lunch and the flavors of Hawaiʻi with our premium wraps and fresh fruit. Take advantage of our later start time and spend the day at two of the worlds magnificent bays.
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Premium Kona Coast Morning Snorkel
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Shade covered vessel
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Flotation devices
Sandwich box provided to each guest. Please call with your sandwich choices: turkey, tuna, ham, roast beef, or veggie sandwiches available.
Towels, sunscreen
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
191 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not quite “premium”
barbk82728,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We have done other snorkel trips and this one was less than ideal. There were no bathrooms for this 4.5 hour trip and that was unexpected. We were told to go in the ocean. There was also very little since to sit. We did see beautiful fish, though, but the accommodations were not as expected for the “premium” trip
Fantastic tour
VTmama40,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great tour! You have yummy snacks and what I would call a big sandwich with drinks & chips. The captain was very knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely worth it
Family friendly fun
anneh292,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Seaquest reached out to us the day before to coordinate sandwich selections and make sure we knew how to find them. The directions on where to park were great, we smoothly got sized for our add-on wet suits and onto the boat without much hassle. That’s saying something since we have 3 kids, age 7-12. The boat captain and team member were amiable and kind, clear with safety and expectations or plan at each stop. Full of fun educational info that my kids loved. The snorkeling was great, too! We used noodles to float and our smaller group size (12-16?) made it feel like we were truly being safely monitored. The wetsuits were worth the extra to keep the kids going longer in the water. Snacks/lunch helped keep them fueled as well. The boat design with the awning was super helpful to provide some shade! Overall, great experience, highly recommend.
Great snorkeling experience
rogercL9662GG,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome time. Great value for the money! Two 40 minute snorkel stops with plenty of fish. Sea Quest personnel Michael and Taven were helpful and fun. On the way back to the pier we had several bottle neck dolphins following and alongside the boat. Michael took the boat up to several sea caves. Would definitely do it again.
Best snorkeling trip yet!
Dreamer09311187369,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was Great. Small boat, small group. So much better than the big boats with loads of people. Captain Mike and Brooke were awesome.
Very worth it! Take protective measures!
loganbR185AP,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! The reefs and fish were beautiful and our tour guides were very fun and helpful! The boat ride is long and bouncy, so beware of motion sickness if susceptible. I also highly recommend reapplying sunscreen after the first round of snorkeling, as my whole back got very burned, despite having put on lots of sunscreen before the boat ride.
Fantastic tour
Claire J,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing. The guides were incredible, the snorkeling was fantastic, even the food was good! Definitely would go again. HIGHLY recommend.
Snorkeling in Paradise
Beth H,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour exceeded our expectations. It was a relaxing experience without the usual stress of a tour. There was plenty of time to snorkel at each stop. Our captain Brenna said it was like being in an aquarium, and she was right.
Incredible Experience
JeniferP 13,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my 2nd trip with SeaQuest in the last year and I would go again! The crew, Captain Mike and Mate Allie were fantastic. Mike was super knowledgeable about the history and took the time to visit and share stories that I asked about. The boat was comfortable, the food perfect for the experience, and the snorkeling was amazing! Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
A Nature Lovers Perfect Excursion
Sadibelmac,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent morning with Sea Quest Hawaii on the Premium Morning Snorkel Tour. Although we did many excursions such as whale watching, night snorkeling with manta rays, volcano park, hiking waterfalls, and a helicopter tour, the tour with Sea Quest was our favourite. Unlike other excursions, the Sea Quest waiting area is not in a parking lot nor on the dock; it has a relaxing area with picnic tables to check-in. There were only six of us on the tour, which made it almost feel like a semi-private tour. As we were going to our snorkel spot, we spotted a whale breaching and tail slapping and our captain, Mike, was able to quickly go over for a closer look. Mike also spotted three bottlenose dolphins which approached the boat when stopped. Due to the style of the boat, we could almost reach out and touch the dolphins. Our first stop of the day was at Pu'uhonua O Hanaunau (Two Step) and the water was phenomenally clear! I discovered my new favourite fish, the parrotfish, which was so colourful it was almost unreal. After we finished our first snorkel, we were fed fresh fruit and drinks and proceeded to the well known snorkeling spot Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook). Although the area was fantastic for snorkeling, it was crowded with other tour boats blaring their music, etc. My preference for snorkeling was Pu'uhonua O Hanaunau and we returned there independently later that week. After we finished our second snorkel we were provided with a hearty sandwich, snacks and drinks. We were able to observe the pods of spinner dolphins surrounding us. On the way back to port we were able to view the geological formations such as caves and lava tubes formed by volcanoes and the ocean. As it was a beautiful morning with relatively clam waters at low tide, along with the type of boat we were in, and our captain Mikes skills, we were able to actually enter some of the caves and get an up close look. Besides being a good navigator, Mike shows pride in the area and a love and respect for nature. As a cherry on top, we were able to see a turtle when exploring the caves. As a nature lover and someone who loves to snorkel, I would highly recommend going with Sea Quest on a tour for the above reasons and the fact it stops at two snorkeling spots instead of just one.
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