--- title: Kona Afternoon Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 124 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 743 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 of 27 (Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/kona-afternoon-snorkel-to-captain-cook-monument-at-kealakekua-bay/ --- # Kona Afternoon Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay **Guidekin's take:** Sail from Keauhou Bay to the Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay for an afternoon snorkel from a catamaran. Snorkel gear, fruit, chips and sunscreen are included; guests must be confident swimmers and children must wear life jackets. 4.9 from 743 reviews at €124 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #10 of 27 in Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Depart Keauhou Bay at 2:00 PM aboard the Hoku Nui — Sea Paradise’s 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran — and sail to the World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay, a Marine Life Conservation District on the Kona Coast. Kealakekua Bay has been protected since 1969. No fishing. No anchoring. The result: coral reef health and marine life density that general-access snorkel sites cannot match. Sea Paradise has been sailing here since 1985. 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. Marine naturalist crew run a full reef briefing before the snorkel. The afternoon trade winds create excellent sailing conditions on the return passage to Keauhou Bay — the sail back is consistently one of the highlights of the afternoon tour. Returns approximately 5:00 PM. This tour does not stop at the Red Hill Area. **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €124 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 743 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Sea Paradise - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 14:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.9 from 743 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 729 of 743. - 5 stars: 700 (94%) - 4 stars: 29 (4%) - 3 stars: 6 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 7 (1%) ## What's included - Filtered Water - Reef Safe Sunscreen - Marine Naturalist briefing - All snorkel gear (mask, fins, flotation noodle) - Maui chips, tropical fruit ## Not included - Gratuities 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 ## Itinerary 1. **Departure and Return Location** (15m) 2. **Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve** (1h) - Snorkel in the pristine waters near the Captain Cook Monument in the marine sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay. 3. **The Captain Cook Monument** (1h) - Snorkel in the pristine waters near the Captain Cook Monument. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14:00 - 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 Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Check in 1:45 PM. Departs 2:00 PM. Returns ~5:00 PM. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - All snorkeling guests must be confident swimmers. - Non-swimmers may not enter the water on any tours. - Review health guidelines at seaparadise.com/medical/ before booking. All guests sign a release form before boarding. - The Afternoon Snorkel Tour is family-friendly for all confident swimmers. - Children must wear life jackets. - 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. - Advise Staff of any Dietary Restrictions 48 hrs prior to tour ## Compared with other Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 27** | €124 | 3h | 4.9 (743) | 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 #10 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/kona-afternoon-snorkel-to-captain-cook-monument-at-kealakekua-bay/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md