Kailua-Kona Big Island Snorkeling Tour

Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary. Snorkel with a rainbow of tropical fish among beautiful coral gardens in the bay's clear, crystal waters. Enjoy the delightful tropical snacks provided before you head out again, exploring vast sea caves, lava tubes and the rugged beauty of the coastline.

Meeting Point

Captain Zodiac Snorkeling and Whale Watching tours

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

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.

What's included:

• Potato chips, cookies, water & soft drinks. Offered on the 8:00 AM & 12:45 PM tour
• Rafting expedition
• Use of snorkel equipment including masks and flotation devices

Not included:

• Hotel pick up and drop off

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditions

74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, 96740-2708, Hawaii

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.

15 minutes

Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor

off Highway 19, , Kailua-Kona, 96740, Hawaii

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.

15 minutes

Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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.

30 minutes

Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve

Hawaii

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.

1 hour, 30 minutes

The Captain Cook Monument

Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook, 96704, Hawaii

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.

15 minutes

Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park

Puuhonua Rd, 82-6099 Puuhonua Rd, , Hawaii

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.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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.

45 minutes