Sail along the rugged Kona coast and enjoy a dip in the refreshing waters during this morning cruise. Board your vessel and take in the beautiful coastal scenery as you venture out to the reef system. Then, don your snorkel gear and explore under the sea in search of colorful coral reefs and tropical fish.

Keep an eye out for dolphins and turtles while you sail
Snorkeling instruction is provided if needed
Learn about the local environment from your captain
Enjoy light refreshments and snacks after your swim

What's Included

Snorkeling at Captain Cook Monument for up to 90 minutes
Snacks
Bottled water
Soda/Pop

Gratuity is not included in the price. Please remember a tip for the captain/crew. 20% is customary
Swimming and snorkeling instruction is not provided.
Guests over 270 pounds

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

205 Kealakehe Pkwy
205 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Use Google Map ONLY: 205 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI. Stay on Kealakehe Parkway until seeing Red Roof Restrooms. DO NOT turn off Kealakehe Parkway. Meet at the RED ROOFED public restrooms (not the brown roof) 30 minutes before departure to check-in for your cruise.

Start time

08:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Kealakekua Bay

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

All guests must be able to climb 3 steps onto the boat that is moving from side to side.
Guests using canes or who are mobility impaired should not attend this activity
Must be fully mobile and possess good balance. Travelers maximum weight 285 pounds.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 38 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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.

Reviews

5.0

19 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Great time in Kona

Mark_M, Apr 2023

Captain and crew were professional and responsive to needs of customers. Snorkeling, seeing dolphins, Trip was very fun and worth the price.

Had a wonderful time and...

Sara_B, Aug 2022

Had a wonderful time and it was perfect for kids! The operators were very helpful and knowledgeable I would Recommend this as well and book again next time we are in the area.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thanks for your kind words and glad to hear you had a great time on the dolphin and snorkel cruise!

Friendly crew and timely...

Rebecca_C, Aug 2022

Friendly crew and timely departure. The snorkeling spot was pristine in the morning with lots of fish and acquatic life to see.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thanks for joining us at beautiful Kealakekua Bay! Hope to see you again soon. Mahalo for your 5 star review!

Absolutely Amazing!!!

Shawn_M, Aug 2022

Start to Finish, this was an amazing adventure!!! Captain and crew was friendly, helpful and fun! We especially appreciated how they protected the Reef! Thank you for taking us on the best part of our vacation!

Enjoy the first minutes !

Alan_B, Jun 2022

For the first 15 min we could see many fishes However, the area became so crowded the fish disappeared :( Then there was not so much to see Snacks on the boat were really helpful ^^

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Well that's really not how it works... the fish don't go away but maybe you felt like you wished there were fewer other guests enjoying the area too. Glad you joined us for the snacks and the fantastic experience at this premier snorkeling destination in Hawaii.

Great experience!

Miles_E, Apr 2022

Enjoyable three hours. Great snorkelling spot, complete with Spinner Dolphins and eels. Top guides, too!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thanks Miles for the 5 star review and comments about the location and tour. Hope all your future adventures good ones!

great tour

Cici_C, Mar 2022

It was a perfect snorkeling experience for me, full of wonderful fish. We can see dolphins briefly. Erik, the tour leader, was very friendly. Thank you for all that.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thanks Cici for the 5 star review and glad you enjoyed your trip with us!

Snorkel heaven

Timothy_M, Mar 2022

Fast boat to get you quickly to the amazing snorkeling spot before everyone else showed up lol. Glad we booked the 8:45! Such beautiful water. So many fish. Pretty easy entry/exit of the water.

Freakin Awesome!!!!

Clinton_D, Dec 2021

I was very reluctant to jump in to snorkel. The captain was very reassuring that I can do it. Still afraid but after his pep talk I did it and it was amazing. 😊 they kept us safe and we had a blast. The trip and the staff were amazing. I look forward to seeing them again.

Great Snorkeling, but no dolphins

Ana_M, Apr 2021

The captain was very friendly and helpful. They're were snacks. The snorkeling area was beautiful. However, we didn't see any dolphins. It seems seeing dolphins is about a 50% chance. - On another note, there was an issue because we weren't on the roster. It seems Viator didn't send our info to the tour guide... Luckily there was room.

Response from Host, Jun 2021

Thanks for the generous comments and happy you enjoyed the trip. The post covid 19 booking issues have now been sorted out and happy we were able to have you along with us!

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