Kona Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay
Overview
• Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District — 60-80 ft visibility, protected since 1969
• World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay
• Red Hill Area lava arches — underwater volcanic terrain, weather permitting
• Spinner dolphins, eagle rays and dense tropical reef fish
• Continental breakfast and deli-style buffet lunch included
• Marine naturalist crew briefing on every departure — spaciously designed for 49 guests
What's Included
- Breakfast Continental Breakfast
- Lunch Deli-style buffet lunch
- All snorkel gear (mask, fins, flotation noodle)
- Marine Naturalist briefing
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Gratuities are not included but greatly appreciated
- Alcoholic beverages are available onboard for additional charge with a credit card purchase only
- Due to safety concerns we do not allow full face masks on our tours
Meeting Location
Keauhou Bay
Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI 96740, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Sail south from Keauhou Bay on the Hoku Nui, Sea Paradise’s 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran, to the World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay — a Marine Life Conservation District of 315 acres protected since 1969, 60-80 foot visibility, and some of the most abundant marine life on the Kona Coast.
Sea Paradise has sailed to the monument since 1985 — one of the original operators at this site. Marine naturalist crew run a full reef briefing before every snorkel. What you may see: spinner dolphins at the bay entrance, spotted eagle rays, Moorish idols, yellow tang, humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa (Hawaii’s state fish), Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu), and moray eels throughout the reef.
When sea conditions permit, the tour continues to the Red Hill Area — a volcanic headland on the Kona Coast featuring underwater lava arches and lava tubes at snorkeling depth, reachable by boat only. Two spectacular snorkel sites — one exceptional Kona tour experience.
Continental breakfast is served on the outbound sail. Deli-style buffet lunch is served on the return. Departs the Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Advise Staff of any Dietary Restrictions 24 hrs prior to tour
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All snorkelers must know how to swim
- Non-swimmers may not enter the water
- Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on day tours (Morning and Afternoon Snorkel).
- The Hoku Nui motor-sails when there is no wind
- Swimming and water safety: For the safety of all guests, the captain and crew may reserve the right to remove a guest from the water, if they determine the guest’s swimming ability or current conditions pose a safety risk. All guests must follow Captain and crew instructions while participating in water activities.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (15)
Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
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Activity code: C-72709P4
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