Deluxe Morning Snorkeling Adventure: Discover South Kona's Treasures in Hawai’i

Embark on a Deluxe Morning Snorkeling Adventure in South Kona, Hawai’i. Discover the treasures of Pu’uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay, explore sea caves, and encounter diverse marine life. Limited spots available!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sea Quest Hawaii - Guests will visit two snorkel locations, Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cooks Monument; and Puʻuhonua O Honaunau, the Place of Refuge. Our captain and crew will share the history and culture as they explore sea caves and lava tubes.
What's Included
  • Water & Juice
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Flotation Devices (including snorkeling vests & view finder boards)
  • Snorkeling Gear
What's Not Included
  • Towels
  • Sunscreen
Additional Information

Experience Hawai’i’s Big Island as never before, as you plunge into the pristine waters of South Kona’s two jewels – Pu’uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay. Absorb the rythms of the Island through fascinating folklore and geological tales shared by our well-versed captains. Discover marine biodiversity in abundance off Kona’s coast, while also exploring the lava tubes and sea caves. With top-notch snorkeling gear, snacks, and flotation devices provided, all you need to bring is your towel and coral-friendly sunscreen. Our Deluxe Morning Adventure, limited to a small group of 14, ensures an intimate and unmatched snorkeling experience that is not to be overlooked.

  • Swimming & snorkeling experience not necessary but recommended
  • Must be able to climb a short pool ladder
  • Women that are pregnant and individuals with back injuries are restricted
Location
78-7138 Kaleiopapa St
Kaleiopapa Street
CHECK IN 8AM - The boat departs at 8:15am Check in at our office in Keauhou Bay.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jiageng_n
Aug 30, 2024
Nice tour to take - The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the wonderful trip along the Kona coast
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Raziarichter
Aug 21, 2024
Invigorating Kona ocean adventure - Captain Skyler was outstanding! He took us to see so many caves and lava holes. We learned about the history of Kona. Snorkeling was so fun! Saw a lot of fish and dolphins. Fresh fruit and snacks were delicious. Equipment was new and clean. We highly recommend and will do it again.
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James_r
Aug 21, 2024
Invigorating day on Kona ocean waters! - Captain Skyler was outstanding. He took us to see so many lava caves, holes and fish. Hearing about the history of Kona was interesting too. We saw a lot of fish and even saw dolphins. Loved the fresh fruit and snacks. Equipment was new and clean. Overall we highly recommend and will be back.
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X4814uyjl
Jul 25, 2024
Excellent experience! - We took the Deluxe Morning Snorkeling Adventure and had a fabulous time. We had debated between this company and one of the big boats, but all agreed that we made the right decision with Sea Quest. We have gone on the larger boats before, but this experience felt more personal and friendly. A few positives of being on a smaller boat is everything is easier with fewer people (passing out equipment, getting people on/off, etc), the ride to the snorkel sites is more fun in a small boat, you can visit some of the sea caves up close, and everyone got a close up view when a pod of dolphins and calves swam past us. I was a little worried about the lack of shade, but didn't feel overheated because we were either moving or in the water snorkeling. Both snorkel sites were excellent (Kealakekua Bay gets shockingly crowded when the cruise ships come in, but still worth it), our captain Kevin was personable and provided great commentary, and the process of making reservations/signing waivers/check in was painless. Would recommend this experience and will return to this company for our next snorkel tour.
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Justin_k
Jul 3, 2024
Snorkeling over amazing coral reefs - Best snorkeling I’ve ever done. Natalie and Maggie where great tour guides It was awesome to see all the coral and the colorful fish in both bays but we also had some bottleneck and spinner dolphins chase our wake for a bit. Really cool experience
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Tracy
Jun 28, 2024
Amazing raft boat snorkel small group experience! - We took our kids on their first ocean snorkel experience with sea quest deluxe morning snorkel adventure. The small group and small boat experience was very positive and they had a wonderful time. It stops at two snorkel locations and makes multiple stops to see sea caves and other interesting things to see along the shore. Really fun experience that is well planned and coordinated with good gear!
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Kari_t
Jun 22, 2024
Snorkeling with sharks and beautiful fish - We had a great time with Captain Steve and his crew. Our family was so excited to see sharks while snorkeling. It was a great time.
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Cara_b
Jun 16, 2024
Great time from start to finish! - The kids really enjoyed this excursion as did the adults. We started off with a 40 minute Kodiak boat out to the first snorkeling area. The boat went fast enough to create a bumpy ride but safe enough so no one could fall over. We had ample time to snorkel at first location. Our captain showed us sea caves, lava tubes and other things of interest. When we got back on, there were snacks waiting for us: freshly cut orange and pineapple slices. The second snorkel location was at Captain Cook Monument. Fish were friendly and some came up close. Great day!
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Kenthomas60
May 19, 2024
Fantastic Voyage! - This was a fantastic snorkeling morning. We are fairly experienced snorkelers, but had not been on a tour yet. The first stop was Honaunau Bay (Two-Step) and coming her from the sea vs. the shore showed us that there's much more to see than we had previously. The massive coral growth and large variety of fish was impressive. We saw turtles and trumpet fish also. The ride there was choppy, but the Captain's experience at riding the waves was evident and made it enjoyable. After Honaunau, we made our way up to Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook). We've snorkeled here many times, but it is getting very crowded. Inbetween we stopped at many caves on the shoreline and really enjoyed the waves. Captain Skyler and his First Mate, Ashley, were very professional and great company, lots of jokes mixed with great knowledge of the seas, caves and local Hawaiian history at each stop. I strongly recommend making this a part of your Hawaii experience.
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Christine_m
May 8, 2024
Lots of fish - There was plenty of fish and coral reef to see at both locations. We also saw some dolphins on the way to the snorkel location. We saw some sea caves on the way back.
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