Water activity

Big Island: Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook & Marine Life Tour

4.8 / 5

92 reviews

Activity provider: Hang Loose Boat Tours
Water activity

Big Island: Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook & Marine Life Tour

Activity provider: Hang Loose Boat Tours

From US$ 140 per person

Cruise the coastline, look for marine life, and explore sea caves. Discover historical locations where ancient Hawaiians created legends still told to Hawaiian children and visitors today.

About this activity

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Snorkel in Kealakekua Bay
  • Watch dolphins in their natural habitat
  • See colorful sea creatures beneath the turquoise waters
Full description
Experience a true Hawaiian adventure and observe Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins as they travel along the coast. Snorkel in Kealakekua Bay and marvel at the range of corals and marine life.  Your modern, 24-passenger catamaran allows you to sit back, relax and enjoy the view of Kona’s coast while enjoying on board snacks and beverages. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the memory of this unique excursion.
Includes
  • 4-hour cruise
  • Snorkel equipment
  • Safety briefing
  • Snacks (chips, granola bars, rice krispies, fruit snacks)
  • Beverages (water, juice, ginger ale)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Gratuities
  • Underwater camera (available for purchase)
Not suitable for
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems

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Meeting point

· Hang Loose Boat check-in is at: Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramps. · We are located 4.5 mile south of the Kona Airport and 3.5 miles north of Kailua Kona. After turning into the Honokohau Harbor take the very first road to your right. Follow the road which veers to the left until it ends at a large parking lot. When you get to the parking lot drive to your left towards the boat ramp. You will meet your crew member by the pavilion next to the public restrooms.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Jacket

Know before you go

  • Please bring: swimsuit, change of clothes, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, long sleeve jacket or sweatshirt, and motion sickness medicine (most effective is taking a pill the night before and also on the day of tour at least an hour before scheduled departure)
  • Tips are not included in the ticket price
  • Underwater cameras are available for purchase onboard
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 92 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Simon and Kiwani were wonderful. We had a fun and comfortable boat ride in the morning, and we were lucky to have spotted humpback whale with her pup on the way out, and dolphins as we were at the Kealakua Bay as well as on our way back. Simon knows the bay so well and exactly where to take the group to for sight seeing. Snorkeling at the Kealakua Bay was fantastic with so many different sea creature in clear blue crisp water. Very happy with the tour and would def sail with them again!

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March 25, 2023

An amazing experience for sure, we were very lucky and saw 2 types of dolphins on our way to the bay for snorkeling. And kealakekua bay is definitely worth it’s world famous reputation. There were so many types of fish and corals, it was a bucket list item we had to do fire sure. Also, Captain Jacob and the crew (Jonah and Kiyomi) are really friendly and helpful, and knows a lot about the island, the history and the surrounding area. Highly recommend!

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March 25, 2023

We loved going to the Captain Cook monument to snorkel! The experience was incredible! We’ve never seen a wild reef before and it was amazing! Bring a water proof camera or get a water proof case for your phone to take pictures. The only downside was we got back to the marina a whole hour early for some reason. It was like they weren’t keeping track of the time for us. We could have snorkeled longer. But this is a must-do on any Hawaii trip! You won’t regret it!

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March 25, 2023

Product ID: 76855