--- title: Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour - 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 136 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 516 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 16 of 27 (Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/kealakekua-bay-snorkeling-tour-4-hour-kona-zodiac-adventure/ --- # Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour - 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure **Guidekin's take:** Ride a raft to Kealakekua Bay for reef snorkeling near the Captain Cook monument, then explore sea caves and lava tubes along the coast. Snorkel gear and flotation devices are included; children must be at least four, and hotel pickup is excluded. 4.88 from 516 reviews at €136 per person for 4h. In our comparison: #16 of 27 in Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: After turning onto Kealakehe Street make… - Starts 08:00, 12:45: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Age rule: Minimum age is 4 years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €136 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 516 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Captain Zodiac - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 12:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.88 from 516 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 502 of 516. - 5 stars: 481 (93%) - 4 stars: 21 (4%) - 3 stars: 7 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 5 (1%) ## 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 - Gratuities - Hotel pick up and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditions** (15m) - 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... 2. **Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor** (15m) - 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... 3. **Kailua-Kona** (30m) - 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. 4. **Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve** (1h 30m) - 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... 5. **The Captain Cook Monument** (15m) - 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. 6. **Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park** (1h 30m) - 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... 7. **Kailua-Kona** (45m) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:00, 12:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age is 4 years ## Compared with other Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 27** | €136 | 4h | 4.88 (516) | shared | | [Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure](/usa/big-island/tours/kealakekua-bay-captain-cook-monument-snorkel-and-sail-adventure/?format=md) | €172 | 4h | 4.96 (722) | shared | | [Small Group Snorkeling Expedition South Kona](/usa/big-island/tours/small-group-snorkeling-expedition-south-kona/?format=md) | €182 | 5h | 4.98 (238) | shared | | [Deluxe Morning Snorkeling Adventure](/usa/big-island/tours/deluxe-morning-snorkeling-adventure/?format=md) | €130 | 4h | 4.96 (353) | shared | Ranked #16 of 27 in Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €228, median €143; typical length 4h. 1 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kealakekua-bay-snorkel-tours/?format=md ## More in Big Island - All Big Island tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/kealakekua-bay-snorkeling-tour-4-hour-kona-zodiac-adventure/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md