Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

With the world-renowned and historic destination of Kealakekua Bay just minutes from our point of departure, the Captain Cook Exclusive is a personal, exciting, and efficient way to see the Bay named one of the world’s best snorkeling locations. Kealakekua Bay is a 315-acre marine sanctuary that boasts incredibly protected waters year round making it the best place in Hawaii for beginning snorkelers.

After a full hour of snorkeling in the crystal clear waters directly in front of the monument to Captain James Cook, you make your way back to Keauhou Bay along the South Kona coastline. Your Captain maneuvers our custom-made vessels into the sea caves at the base of Hualalai, hugging the coast and detailing the culturally significant and geologically fascinating features along the way. Watch for dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and even herds of thousands of goats! If you plan on snorkeling while in Hawaii and want to see what few do, this is the tour for you.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Swimming & snorkeling experience not necessary but recommended

Must be able to climb a short pool ladder

Women that are pregnant and individuals with back or neck injuries are restricted

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Water & Juice

Bottled water

Snacks

Flotation Devices (including snorkeling vests & view finder boards)

Snorkeling Gear

Towels

Sunscreen

Swimsuits

What To Expect

Sea Quest Hawaii

Guests will visit Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cooks Monument, a pristine marine sanctuary. Our Captain and Crew will share the history and culture and we adventure through sea caves and lava tubes.

3 hours • Admission Included

Options

Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive

Reviews

4.93

374 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

357

Best captain ever
Stay44712904097,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Captain of this ship made the trip very memorable and fun. Natalie is fantastic at her job, and as professional as they come. Really appreciated the historical commentary.
Snorkeling at Captain Cook monument
Matthew B,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a really wonderful time on this tour. Sam, our Captain and Eli, her crew, were terrific. Sam was especially great for sharing her knowledge of the area. The snorkeling was also wonderful and even though we had a full boat, they made it easy and comfortable. It was a great day.
What an amazing experience!
mattaJ1277YI,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing time snorkeling with a small group (no more than 14), traveling on a shaded boat to the Captain Cook monument. B and MJ were thoughtful of all of our needs, guided us to the best spot to snorkel - breathtaking sea life and coral! - and then showed us lava and sea caves along the coast. We highly recommend Sea Quest!
Amazing Snorkel Experience – So Good We Went Twice!
Y705AIsarac,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing experience! 🌊 We loved our first snorkel tour so much that we booked a second one right away. We did the 3-hour afternoon tour with Captain B and Taylor, and then two days later the 4.5-hour morning tour with Taylor and Captain MJ. Both were incredible! The staff is super friendly, knowledgeable, and shared so many interesting stories about the island. After snorkeling we were treated to fresh fruit, and on the longer tour even a delicious lunch. Everything was perfectly organized and so much fun. I’ll definitely recommend Sea Quest and can’t wait to go again. Mahalo! 🌺🐠✨
Great snorkeling trip to Kealakekua Bay
dvmsuz,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a fantastic excursion! It was awesome to have an all female crew (Bea and Taylor rocked it).. the boat ride to the bay was fast and fun. The group was fairly small at 13.. I appreciated the boat had a shade cover. The snorkeling was awesome… tons of beautiful fish.. I took the afternoon tour and there were only two other tour boats in the bay. I enjoyed learning about the history of captain cook and his encounters with the native Hawaiians. On the way back we stopped to check out some lava tubes and the goddess pele natural lava rock formation.. definitely a great tour for the cost. We also got snacks of fresh fruit and chips and juice.. excellent friendly customer service, highly recommend! Don’t forget some cash to tip your crew!
BEST EXPERIENCE with MJ and Teyvan
Stephanie P,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
BEST EXPERIENCE! MJ and Teyvan were amazing — so friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. The boat felt so private with only 13 people on board, and they really took care of us with apples, pineapple, chips, and refreshing guava drinks. We loved the history they shared about Captain Cook, and hands down this was the best boat ride we’ve ever been on. To top it off, we even saw bottlenose dolphins! Highly recommend Sea Quest Hawai‘i — truly unforgettable!
A great day of snorkeling
danusiac0umans,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our family of 4 had a great experience doing the Captain Cool snorkel tour. The directions for parking and finding the meeting spot were perfect. Our guides were wonderful and the snorkeling was very good. We spotted a few pods of dolphins along the way there and back. We also really enjoyed the snacks and drinks. I purchased a Groupon for this particular excursion and it was definitely a great value!! This was a smaller boat so there were only about a dozen of us and we appreciated the more personalized intimate experience this offered. Highly recommend using this company for any of their trips.
Highlight of our vacation! Fun for the whole family!
Tour32823577552,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best time with Sea Quest Hawaii!! Captain Natalie was amazing. Such a fun experience for the whole family. Looking forward to doing another tour with them in the future. 10/10!!
Beautiful snorkeling & Educational boat tour
D515IVlauraw,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was such a fun experience! We got to snorkel over a protected reef with beautiful fish and sea urchins for a little over an hour. On the boat ride back, we got snacks and stopped by several points of interest where the guides explained the history of lava tubes, parrots in Hawaii, sea caves, and more.
Amazing experience
M1181YUjessicat,
Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Captain Natalie and crew were amazing. We got a beautiful tour around the bay. Got to see lots of lava tubes and caves. In addition to the snorkeling spot was amazing. This is my second time with this company and I’ll definitely be back.