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title: Kona Afternoon Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 124
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.89
reviews: 256
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 15 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/
---

# Kona Afternoon Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument

**Guidekin's take:** This afternoon trip pairs snorkeling near the Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay with a marine naturalist briefing. Gear, fruit, chips, soft drinks and reef-safe sunscreen are provided; only swimmers may snorkel. 4.89 from 256 reviews at €124 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #15 of 27 in Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

• Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District — 60-80 ft visibility, protected since 1969
• World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay
• Spinner dolphins, eagle rays and dense tropical reef fish
• Trade wind sailing conditions on the return passage
• Marine naturalist crew briefing on every departure
• Spaciously designed for 49 guests — room to move on deck

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €124 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.89/5 from 256 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

4.89 from 256 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 251 of 256.

- 5 stars: 236 (92%)
- 4 stars: 15 (6%)
- 3 stars: 3 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## What's included

- Soda/Pop
- Filtered Water
- Reef Safe Sunscreen
- Marine Naturalist briefing
- All snorkel gear (mask, fins, flotation noodle)
- (Maui chips, tropical fruit)

## Not included

- Gratuity is 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

## 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
- Non-swimmers are not permitted to snorkel
- Reef-safe mineral sunscreen required (no oxybenzone/octinoxate) provided onboard.
- Wildlife appearances are not guaranteed.
- All snorkelers must know how to swim
- 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.
- Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on day tours (Morning and Afternoon Snorkel).
- The Hoku Nui motor-sails when there is no wind

## Compared with other Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #15 of 27** | €124 | 3h | 4.89 (256) | 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 #15 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.

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