Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour - 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure

Kailua-Kona, US
97% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (480 reviews)

Highlights

  • Snorkel with tropical fish in crystal clear waters
  • Explore sea caves and lava tubes along the coastline
  • Learn about Captain Cook and Hawaii's maritime history
  • Experience the beauty of Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve
  • Get recommendations for places to eat and things to see in Kona

Meeting Point

After turning onto Kealakehe Street make your first RIGHT and second LEFT look for a blue roof buildings parking lot surrounded by chain link fence and pink/orange flowers. We are the first office on the right.

Meeting point

74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy #16, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 , United States

End point

End Point

After turning onto Kealakehe Street make your first RIGHT and second LEFT look for a blue roof buildings parking lot surrounded by chain link fence and pink/orange flowers. We are the first office on the right.

Meeting point

74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy #16, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditions

This is the original rafting company of Hawai'i, with our family run office set up for checking in each of our excursions. Our office allows indoor seating, air conditioning, convenient restrooms, reef safe sunscreen, children entertainment, souvenir shopping and one fluffy friendly golden retriever, if you are missing yours back home.

Duration 15 minutes
2

Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor

This is the original rafting company of Hawai'i, with our family run office set up for checking in each of our excursions. Our office allows indoor seating, air conditioning, convenient restrooms, reef safe sunscreen, children entertainment, souvenir shopping and one fluffy friendly golden retriever, if you are missing yours back home.

Duration 15 minutes
3

Kailua-Kona

Travel down the Kona coast exploring the deep waters of the Pacific ocean looking for any one of our resident dolphin or whales. Making short stops for photo opportunities with views and informative facts about some of our islands volcanoes.

Duration 30 minutes
4

Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve

Hawaii is home to over 85% of coral reefs in America, while on the Big island, Kealakekua Bay is your best opportunities to see one of Hawai'i most spectacular reefs. Enjoy the crystal clear water of Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve where visibility can be 70 to over 100 feet while snorkeling. Snorkel in a well protected bay with over 100 variety of fish in depths of 6 to 50 feet.

Duration 90 minutes
5

The Captain Cook Monument

Once everyone is back on the boat and enjoying the snacks, fresh fruit and cold refreshments, the story about Captain Cook and his influence he had on the Hawaiian population and Maritime community will begin.

Duration 15 minutes
6

Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park

Since Kealakekua bay is a Marine Sanctuary, our tour is the only eco-friendly way to see the park from our boat without leaving lasting footprints. The hike down to this area is 2 1/2 miles round trip and a 1000 foot drop in elevation, there are no restrooms or safe way to enter the water from shore without causing injury to yourself or the coral reef.

Duration 90 minutes
7

Kailua-Kona

On your return journey from Kealakekua Bay travel along the rugged shoreline hugging the coast with our maneuverable Zodiac boats. Listen to the stories of old Hawai'i and how the island was formed while you view different geological features. Our captain and crew are always willing to give out recommendations of places to eat, things to see, or events that are happening around Kona, so don't be afraid to ask.

Duration 45 minutes

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Additional information
    Minimum age is 4 years
Provided by Captain Zodiac

What our experts say

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    Visit nearby Kailua-Kona for lunch.
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    Check out the Captain Cook Monument.
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    Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect the coral.
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    Ask the crew for dining recommendations.
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    Keep an eye out for dolphins while snorkeling.

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