Itinerary
We offer three different times, each being 3 hours long. These trips provide the longest snorkel times at Kealakekua Bay with an average of an hour or more of snorkel time. This adventure promises views of 100’s of different varieties of tropical fish along with an occasional “Honu” (Hawaiian green sea turtle). Your Captain will share Hawaiian History and get you up and personal with sea caves and lava tubes. If you are new to or have never snorkeled before this is the ideal choice! Great for families with younger children or swimmers who aren’t certain if they are “seaworthy” enough for one of our longer trips.
7:00 a.m.: Beats the crowds to Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook Monument. We are often the first boat in the bay and guests get time to enjoy the reef with limited interruption.
11:30 a.m.: Designed for those who want a later start and enjoy the warmest part of the day. With the sun fully overhead, you’ll get to see the reef and it’s most vibrant at Kealakekua Bay.
12:30 p.m.: Geared for those who want to escape the crowds. This lazy afternoon snorkel is a more relaxed adventure to the best snorkel spot along the coast.
Snorkel participants must have swim experience.
Stop At:
• Dolphin Discoveries, 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St Keauhou Bay, Boat Launch Ramp, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
• The Captain Cook Monument, Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii, HI 96704
• Kealakekua Bay, Honaunau-Napoopoo, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii, HI 96704
See Availability.
78-6831 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
4 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for child under 6
Must be comfortable swimming
Electronic Waiver required to be signed prior to tour
Must be under 285 lbs
Must be able to climb up a metal ladder to get back in the boat
Our vessels are RHIBS (zodiac style boats; seating is on a pontoon).
Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times
We have full discretion to refuse service to guests based on attire, behavior, physical fitness & condition
Restroom facilities not available on boat
Not recommended for travelers with neck problems
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : tancew
Wonderful crew on a good boat. Made sure we had plenty of time to snorkel and see the sights along the way there and back. They circled around so we could all see the hammer head sharks!! The snorkeling had good visibility and a good variety of fish and corals. The crew was very helpful getting us in and out of the water, providing drinks and snacks, and answering our questions. Highly recommend this group.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Clara_H
Snorkeling was beautiful! Clear boundaries identified for our safety. All equipment provided fitted prior to boarding, including pool noodles for flotation.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : Martha_F
Snorkeling was a great adventure. The fish and coral were amazing - I could not believe my eyes! The narration of other sights along the way was great, and we even happened upon a few people cliff-jumping. That was very exciting to watch.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : Alfred_H
The staff were helpful and friendly. There knowledge of captain cook’s history was a nice add touch to our trip. Excellent snorkeling. Would recommend and book again.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : Barry_S
Shelly and Jenny were awesome! Excellent tour and the snorkeling was incredible. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : TravelfromMT
This was a great snorkeling excursion. Adam and Natalie were excellent captains. The water was beautiful and we saw many different types of fish as well as coral. We got a great snapshot of the history of Captain Cook, saw lava tubes and sea caves. It was excellent!
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : U7327LEphilg
Another great tour. Snorkelling was great with good advice on the best areas to swim. Captain Shelley and Rob were quite informative and looked after us well.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : lynn_l
The crew were great! Very knowledgeable of the area. Saw so much fish, an eel & the best part was a pod of Dolphins!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : Susan_B
An amazing excursion! Rob & Craig were great hosts and fabulous story tellers! The snorkeling was beautiful and many fish to see. The ride back was equally enjoyable seeing the lava tubes and celebrity vacation homes on the ocean. This was a safe and fun afternoon adventure. Well Done!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Loretta_S
We loved everything about this experience. The captain and his mate were very informative and professional.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
