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Kealakekua Bay Tour: Marine Life and Sea Caves
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1,739 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Embark on a Captain Cook / Kealakekua Bay Cruise and immerse yourself in the beauty of Hawaii. Explore sea caves, encounter marine life, and learn about ancient Hawaiian legends. Join us for a guided tour and experience the true essence of paradise.
Embark on a Captain Cook / Kealakekua Bay Cruise and immerse yourself in the beauty of Hawaii. Explore sea caves, encounter marine life, and learn about ancient Hawaiian legends. Join us for a guided tour and experience the true essence of paradise.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hang Loose Boat Tours - Embark on a coastal cruise to discover sea caves and historical sites where ancient Hawaiians left their mark and crafted legends. Participate in a guided tour to Kealakekua Bay and observe wild marine life, including dolphins or whales (depending on the season). Enjoy lunch amidst the stunning scenery of the Bay.
- Hang Loose Boat Tours - Embark on a coastal cruise to discover sea caves and historical sites where ancient Hawaiians left their mark and crafted legends. Participate in a guided tour to Kealakekua Bay and observe wild marine life, including dolphins or whales (depending on the season). Enjoy lunch amidst the stunning scenery of the Bay.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Light refreshments
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch provided (please specify dietary restrictions)
- Snorkeling gear included for snorkeling option
- Professional guide
- Light refreshments
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch provided (please specify dietary restrictions)
- Snorkeling gear included for snorkeling option
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (NOT included in this tour. Please be sure to check-in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740)
- GoPro rental (upon availability -call to reserve)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (NOT included in this tour. Please be sure to check-in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740)
- GoPro rental (upon availability -call to reserve)
Additional Information
Journey along the shoreline, observing the variety of sea creatures including fish, dolphins, seasonal whales and other aquatic life we may encounter. Discover sea caves and historical sites of significance to the ancient Hawaiians, whose tales and traditions are continuously shared with native children and annual visitors. Participate in a well-guided…
Journey along the shoreline, observing the variety of sea creatures including fish, dolphins, seasonal whales and other aquatic life we may encounter. Discover sea caves and historical sites of significance to the ancient Hawaiians, whose tales and traditions are continuously shared with native children and annual visitors. Participate in a well-guided tour of Kealakekua Bay, home to the Captain Cook Monument. Embrace the Hawaiian lifestyle, partaking in activities the locals enjoy in their picturesque paradise. Living in sheer bliss.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is NOT included. Please be sure to check-in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multilingual guide English and Japanese (upon availability)
- Must be in good health and fit condition, must be able to climb a short ladder
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Must be comfortable in the water, be comfortable using floatation if needed (we have Ride Along option available for non-swimmers)
- Not recommended for pregnant women in an advanced pregnancy
- Not recommended for participants with back or neck problems or injuries within the last 3 years
Location
Hang Loose Boat Tours
Kealakehe Parkway
After turning into the harbor, TAKE the very first road to the RIGHT. Follow the road, pass THE YARD MARINA and a small gas station -Sea Store and Deli on the left, then TURN LEFT. As you drive in, you will see a small brown roof building and ICEBOX to the right Meet the crew under the pavilion.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(1739 Ratings)
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Kathryn_r
Mar 15, 2025
So much color and calm water! - In my mind this is a must do, when visiting the Big Island. The colors underwater are so clear and there are many varieties of fish and coral to watch. Stay still in the calm water and the fish will come to you. Impressed with Jacob the captain and the crew. We had 90 minutes of snorkeling time and a great lunch when we got out of the water.
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Athena_b
Mar 14, 2025
So worth it. Start to finish. - We had a great day with a great crew. Lunch was super yummy just right after a morning of snorkeling. So many fish 🐟 beautiful colors, worth getting up early on vacation to experience this.
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Nichol_r
Mar 14, 2025
Good very good - Very good crew boat and trip good crew and good food and good snorkeling would do again anytime thanks
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78keisukei
Mar 14, 2025
Awesome trip to the best snorkeling spot on the big island! - Thanks to the very friendly staff of Aiden and co. for an awesome snorkeling experience! The boat ride, rental snorkeling gear, and casual lunch made it really easy for us to enjoy the bay of Captain Cook.
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Barbara_m
Mar 12, 2025
Great snorkeling adventure!❤️ - This was a great snorkeling excursion. It was my boyfriend’s first time snorkeling. He was a little apprehensive about riding on the boat to the destination and snorkeling, as he is not an adventurous person by nature. We had a blast. We saw lots of fish and water plant life. I brought a Kids underwater camera (because it’s simple) and got some great video and pics. The boat team made it very enjoyable and safe. The lunch was delicious and the music was nice too! I would highly recommend this fun excursion and would definitely do it again when I come to the big island of Hawaii the next time. Aloha!
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Shelly_p
Mar 12, 2025
Great snorkeling and fun boat ride - Fun snorkeling excursion. The water level s so clear and there are so many types of fish. The captain makes it very fun! Plenty of food and drinks too. I’d highly recommend this.
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Trevor_r
Mar 11, 2025
Awesome epic adventure! - It was truly an epic time. Absolutely beautiful water with lots of fish. Captain and crew were great and very knowledgeable. I would definitely do it again and my brother already booked another one.
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Casey
Mar 11, 2025
Trip of a lifetime! - Bryce and the crew were awesome! Funny and made the entire trip unforgettable. Always checking on us and helping us with our gear! Providing tips and tricks to make the best of the trip. Lots of information about the island and the animals!
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767denisen
Mar 10, 2025
Some of the best snorkeling ever! - Amazing! Wonderful crew! The Captain (Bryce? I hope I got that right), offered interesting information about the area along the way to the snorkel sight. One of the crew (I have forgotten her cool Hawaiian name - sorry) even saved me a sandwich lunch as I didn't want to get out of the water until the last minute! How thoughtful!
Amazing snorkeling. Some of the best that I have experienced on the Islands (including Maui). Even saw some spinner dolphins (about which the Captain also provided interesting information). Highly recommend.
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Edward_g
Mar 9, 2025
Phenomenal Experience - Incredibly fun experience. Our Captain was a Hawaiian native named Ula, and he provided us with great humor, some history and some sightseeing along the way. His assistant was Jeremiah, who took great care of us and all our wants and needs. The sandwiches were very good, with chips and soda and water provided. Ula and Jeremiah were a mix of great entertainment and professionalism. We've been on many snorkel excursions and this one was a favorite, mainly because of Ula's knowledge of native history, plus he always had us laughing. I would ask for them again when we return for another excursion.
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