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Kona Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument
Overview
Ensure you find some of the best snorkeling sites in Hawaii on this sail and snorkel adventure leaving from Keauhou Bay Pier.
Set sail along the Kona coastline toward the Captain Cook Monument, where your adventure begins. Jump into the clear water to explore the vibrant reef of the marine sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay, which is home to schools of colorful fish and pods of spinner dolphins. Your tour includes breakfast, lunch, non-alcoholic drinks, and equipment such as snorkeling gear and a flotation noodle.
Explore some of Hawaii's best snorkeling sites, and get insights into the marine life from your guides: Fish identification cards are provided. Snorkel in confidence under the supervision of your guides. Departs from the Keauhou Bay finger pier.
What's Included
- Breakfast Continental breakfast
- Lunch Deli-style buffet lunch,
- Snacks
- Reef Safe Sunscreen
- All snorkel gear (mask, fins, flotation noodle)
- Marine Naturalist briefing
- 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
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Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
The Captain Cook Monument
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
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 (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Kona Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument?
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Activity code: C-72709P1
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Average 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 480 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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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.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Breakfast. Continental breakfast.
- Lunch. Deli-style buffet lunch,.
- Snacks.
- Reef Safe Sunscreen.
- All snorkel gear (mask, fins, flotation noodle).
- Marine Naturalist briefing.
- 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.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kona Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument is as follows:
- Advise Staff of any Dietary Restrictions 24 hrs prior to tour
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kona Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- BreakfastContinental breakfast
- LunchDeli-style buffet lunch,
- Snacks
- Reef Safe Sunscreen
- All snorkel gear (mask, fins, flotation noodle)
- Marine Naturalist briefing
- 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
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
