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Kona Deluxe Snorkeling Trip to Captain Cook Monument

4.8 · 573 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Big Island Operated by Dolphin Discoveries Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00, 10:45, 12:15, 13:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Snorkel near Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay, with sea caves and lava tubes to see along the coast.

Juice, water and pool noodles are included; you must swim and tread water unassisted, and there is no toilet aboard. 4.79 from 573 reviews at €90 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #23 of 27 in Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €90 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Juices and bottled water
  • Sightseeing along coast of sea caves & lava tubes
  • Pool Noodles
  • Historical narration of Captain Cook's fate at Kealakekua Bay
  • Use reef safe sunscreen (zinc based is recommended- no oxybenzone and octinoxate. lotion, no spray)
  • Private transportation
  • Restroom on board
  • Snorkel Vest for Rent
  • Wet Suit

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

4.8
573 ratings
Viator 374 · Tripadvisor 199

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 545 of 573

Star breakdown of all 573 ratings

5 stars
513 · 90%
4 stars
32 · 6%
3 stars
11 · 2%
2 stars
2 · 0%
1 star
15 · 3%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
To Check in: Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i 96740. Located in inside the center in the courtyard behind Tropics, KTA & Bianelli's. Once checked in, you will drive to Keauhou Bay where the crew will greet you for the tour. If Ubering, schedule 2 stops in the app.
Departure
08:00, 10:45, 12:15, 13:30 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Tour will end upon return to the dock at Keauhou Bay. There is no need to return to our store upon return.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Dolphin Discoveries; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We have full discretion to refuse service to guests based on attire, behavior, physical fitness & condition

Children

  • Minimum age to attend tour is 6yrs old
  • Must be under 285 lbs

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Age rule Minimum age to attend tour is 6yrs old

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #23 of 27€902h 30m4.79 (573)shared
Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure€1724h4.96 (722)shared
Small Group Snorkeling Expedition South Kona€1825h4.98 (238)shared
Deluxe Morning Snorkeling Adventure€1304h4.96 (353)shared

Ranked #23 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. Compare all 27 Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours

From €90 per adult