5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter

7 Reviews 4.86 out of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Big Island of Hawaii, USA

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Overview

Perfect for all size of couples, families or extended families. Experience Kealakekua Bay, the best place to snorkel on the Big Island or find a totally new and secluded snorkel area.

Choose whether you'd like to focus more heavily on world-class snorkeling, wildlife searching, or private spots.

After snorkeling, your captain has lunch and beverages for you. Hear all about the history of the area, the Captain Cook story. On the return trip, we hug the rugged coastline, and explore places Zodiacs with shallow drafts can get into! We show you natural blowholes, exposed lava tubes, and sea caves!

What's Included

  • Lunch gourmet wrap turkey sandwiches (let us know dietary restrictions)
  • Snacks chips and cookies
  • Carbonated beverages coke, diet coke, tropical juices, refill station for reusable water bottles
  • Pick up/Drop off -must meet at office in Honokohau harbor
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Meeting Location

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74-425 Kealakehe Parkway
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

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Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor

Explore the offshore ocean world of Kailua-Kona on your way to snorkel Kealakekua bay.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kailua-Kona

Cruise down the coastline looking at the island from your boat, looking for marine life.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kealakekua Bay

It is a marine preserve and the best snorkel spot in the state of Hawaii. When you come around the point, the Captain Cook monument will come into view. Because the Big Island of Hawaii is so young geologically, there is no dirt, sand or run-off in the bay. Here you will spend as long as you want snorkeling and exploring the reef. Captain Zodiac provides all snorkel gear, including Rx masks and flotation devices.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Captain Cook

Explore the Southern coastline of our island, with older lava flows, secluded areas and more geological features.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • No guests under the age of 4 years old
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on 5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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What's Included

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  • Lunchgourmet wrap turkey sandwiches (let us know dietary restrictions)
  • Snackschips and cookies
  • Carbonated beveragescoke, diet coke, tropical juices, refill station for reusable water bottles
  • RX masks -2, -3, -4, -5 for nearside
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Flotation vest and noodles
  • Pick up/Drop off -must meet at office in Honokohau harbor

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • No guests under the age of 4 years old
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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  • This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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