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Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island
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Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island

We cruise from Keauhou harbor out into crystal clear blue waters. While the boat is underway, the crew will point out interesting features along the...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument
4.9 (577)

Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava flows. As you arrive at the "World Famous Captain...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$179
Luxury Private Boat Charter in Big Island Hawaii
5.0 (60)

Luxury Private Boat Charter in Big Island Hawaii

Please forget about the crammed up tourist boats, and come with us! 6 Guest MAX, Luxurious Snorkel Boat! The most Affordable & Luxurious Snorkel Charter...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail Including Lunch
4.8 (107)

Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail Including Lunch

Set sail from Anaeho‘omalu Bay on a 3-hour snorkel and cruise adventure along Waikoloa’s beautiful Kohala Coast. Aboard the spacious Spirit of Aloha catamaran, enjoy...

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Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling
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Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling

What Makes Our Daytime Snorkel to Kealakekua Bay Unique Fast, agile Zodiac RIB boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to the bay quickly and...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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4.7 (68)
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Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay
4.8 (268)

Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay

Daytime Snorkel Adventure – Captain Cook Monument & Kealakekua Bay Snorkel the vibrant coral reefs at Kealakekua Bay, home of the Captain Cook Monument Explore...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to snorkel with Giant Manta Rays in their natural habitat on the Big Island! Parties are asked to select the ticket that...

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Kona Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch
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Kona Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch

Set sail from Honokohau Harbor aboard the spacious Spirit of Aloha for a 3-hr adventure along Kona's stunning coast. Cruise past lava rock cliffs and...

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Two Reef Snorkel Trip-See Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves
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Two Reef Snorkel Trip-See Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves

Join us to see the underwater beauty near Captain Cook's Monument and Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park. Usually, at this time of day, the...

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Beach Snorkel - Sea Turtle and Black Sand Lagoon
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Beach Snorkel - Sea Turtle and Black Sand Lagoon

Discover a world of marine science and one of the best snorkeling spots in the Hilo region at these two family-friendly beach parks, accessed from...

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Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure
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4.9 (855)

Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure

Our most popular tour!  Watch a legendary Kona sunset from our spacious 50’ catamaran as you sail the Kona coast, followed by the adventure of...

2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (855)
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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona
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4.8 (792)

Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

Step aboard this double–decker catamaran, loaded with luxury features to provide you with the most comfortable snorkeling experience on Hawaii Island. Cruise 10 miles to...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast
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4.9 (674)

Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast

Spend your morning exploring the Big Island, then board the eco-friendly Fair Wind II for an afternoon of snorkeling highlights in Kealakekua Bay - relaxed,...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$144
Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay
4.9 (1,023)

Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay

Since 1971, we've taken pride in offering a top-tier snorkeling experience backed by decades of expertise and a highly trained, lifeguard-certified crew. When you join...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$194
Late Night Manta Snorkel
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5.0 (214)

Late Night Manta Snorkel

Watch the beautiful lights of Kona from our spacious 50’ catamaran, followed by the adventure of a lifetime - snorkeling with the majestic manta rays...

2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (214)
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$125
Kaimana Ocean Safari
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4.9 (274)

Kaimana Ocean Safari

At Kaimana Ocean Safari you'll be guided by professionally trained ocean guides, boat captains, and underwater photographers to observe and interact with various wildlife along...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (274)
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$255

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Best day of holiday
New York City
Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay
jOdOc888, Sep 2026
Best day of holiday
Had the best time Weather was beautiful, sea calm, crew. And captain so helpful Snorkeling was so fun Live this trip
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Day boat ride
New York City
Kona Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch
Selena_D, Sep 2026
Day boat ride
Unfortunately our trip was canceled while on the water due to a technical issue with the boat so we weren’t able to snorkel , however the time we spent on the boat was amazing. Crew were friendly and there weren’t many passengers which felt like we had the whole boat to ourselves. If I could have rebooked, I would have.
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Great crew!
New York City
Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument
O2007RPnoelc, Sep 2026
Great crew!
My wife and I had a great time. Even though we had some trouble due to the hurricane approaching, the captain & crew did all the could to make the experience fun and get us in the water.
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Incredible Capt Cook Snorkel
New York City
Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island
B917OBgleng, Sep 2026
Incredible Capt Cook Snorkel
Capt Cook snorkel was incredible !! Hawaii Oceanic's Capt Alexis and Caleigh were so great ---they told us about the history of the area and were very engaging and funny !!It was a small group on a small boat , which was Perfect !! Very personal experience , I would highly recommend Hawaii Oceanic
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Family excursion
New York City
Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast
lisaaC6398KN, Sep 2026
Family excursion
Had a great experience. Didn't get to see a turtle but beautiful fish. Thank you
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Definitely a must do on Hawaii Island!
New York City
Two Reef Snorkel Trip-See Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves
barbararM4557FZ, Sep 2026
Definitely a must do on Hawaii Island!
We had a phenomenal two reef snorkeling excursion. Seth was an amazing captain and guide! Snorkeling at both reefs was fantastic but exceptional at Honaunau Bay (Two Step Beach). We will do this again if we are lucky enough to travel back to the Big Island!
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The crew and the...
New York City
Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay
Susan_H, Sep 2026
The crew and the...
The crew and the experience was absolutely fabulous! Saw a manta , dolphins and beautiful tropical fish. I also enjoyed the nice lunch.
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10/10 would recommend
New York City
Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island
D8943AAvictorial, Sep 2026
10/10 would recommend
This snorkel experience was absolutely incredible! We got to spend so much time in the water, the views were gorgeous, and staff was funny and friendly. They even brought us along the coast line on our way back and provided us with some history of the landmarks we passed. It was the perfect amount of people on this boat, not crowded at all! Very much worth the money and perfect for all ages.
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Amazing day snorkeling
New York City
Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument
tudmasterg, Sep 2026
Amazing day snorkeling
Absolutely awesome experience, the crew was soo friendly and helpful. We had a great day.
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Best Captain Cook Snorkel Experience
New York City
Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling
caydenm692, Aug 2026
Best Captain Cook Snorkel Experience
Fantastic experience, the guides carried the whole vibe
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Do it! You won't regret it
New York City
Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling
271brooked, Aug 2026
Do it! You won't regret it
What an incredible experience! It's some of the best snorkeling I've ever done! We watched an octopus hunting and then an eel swam by. The fish we're everywhere! Seriously a great experience. We went early and had the snorkeling to ourselves for the first part. Rory and Lucas showed us some really cool sights along the way and were incredible. Then my husband realized he swam with our rental fob in his pocket! Deavon stayed and helped us get a new battery. He went to 5 stores and went way above and beyond. If you want to go with a tour that treats you extremely well this is the one!
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Just book it!
New York City
Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay
717calih, Aug 2026
Just book it!
Me and my boyfriend went on this tour and it was really enjoyable! From the communication on where to meet up, the ride out to the bay (our captain Koa was great!), snorkeling, and tour after was great! Lucas was also very nice and helpful if you needed anything. They cut up fresh pineapple as a snack and even handed out cold waters which was much needed. They had a great sense of humor and truly just wanted us to enjoy ourselves. I would do this again (and it’s a great price). Thank you so much for making our trip great!
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Great Team and Adventure
New York City
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island
567brittanyy, Aug 2026
Great Team and Adventure
We booked our manta ray trip last week and this was the most amazing experience ever! Our team we had on 8/19 was amazing. The crew and captain were awesome and we felt safe and taken care of the entire time. They communicated well and really made sure you had a great experience. I highly recommend booking with them for your next adventure.
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Captain Cook snorkel in a Speedboat
New York City
Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay
kathrynjK7981BJ, Aug 2026
Captain Cook snorkel in a Speedboat
The check in was a little off putting to meet at van on the corner of a street, the listing for sure needs to be updated with all the information that was texted to me, especially with the prices of different supplies offered, I felt as if I was a little blindsided by text message with all the additional information. The crew once on board was great, very a shared a lot of fun history and information about the local area and gave us a more information of the lore of Captain Cook. I would for sure book again.
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Manta Rays did not disappoint! 10 out of 10
New York City
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island
286lancee, Aug 2026
Manta Rays did not disappoint! 10 out of 10
This was an amazing experience with my daughter. We did the 6pm and got a great sunset and then into the water. When the lights come on be ready for a ton of fish to be all around you.... so stay calm and let them do their thing. After about 15mins in the water came the rays.... they came solo and in pairs doing fly bys and loops inches from you but never touch you. We had rough seas so it was a workout but super worth it. We had a ton of people on our tour that were afraid of the water which made things interesting and challenging for the crew but they did a great job. Bring a $20 tip for the videos they give you at the end. Water was warm but consider the wetsuit rental if you get cold easy. SHOW UP with your swim suit on and maybe a sweatshirt for the ride back.
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Great family fun
New York City
Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast
aliceb0808, Aug 2026
Great family fun
Such a fun family time! Great ride out and back. Location was fantastic. Captain was super knowledgeable about the area and history, and the boat itself with slides and a high dive was a ton of fun!
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