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Kona Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay

4.9 · 591 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Big Island Operated by Sea Paradise Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay by Captain Cook Monument, with Red Hill Area lava arches on the route when weather allows.

Gear, breakfast, a deli buffet lunch and a marine naturalist briefing are included; only swimmers may enter the water. 4.91 from 591 reviews at €163 per person for 4h 30m.

In our comparison: #7 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: €163 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Continental Breakfast
  • All snorkel gear (mask, fins, flotation noodle)
  • Marine Naturalist briefing
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Deli-style buffet lunch
  • Gratuities are 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

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

4.9
591 ratings
Tripadvisor 391 · Viator 200

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 584 of 591

Star breakdown of all 591 ratings

5 stars
551 · 93%
4 stars
33 · 6%
3 stars
4 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 0%
1 star
1 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Check in 8:15 AM. Departs 8:30 AM. Returns ~1:00 PM.
Departure
08:30 daily; scheduled through November 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Sea Paradise; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

• Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District — 60-80 ft visibility, protected since 1969
• World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay
• Red Hill Area lava arches — underwater volcanic terrain, weather permitting
• Spinner dolphins, eagle rays and dense tropical reef fish
• Continental breakfast and deli-style buffet lunch included
• Marine naturalist crew briefing on every departure — spaciously designed for 49 guests

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Food included Continental Breakfast, Deli-style buffet…

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 · #7 of 27€1634h 30m4.91 (591)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 #7 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 €163 per adult