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Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay

4.9 · 251 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Big Island Operated by Captain Zodiac Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A coastal raft ride combines snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay with views of sea caves and lava tubes along the shoreline.

Snorkel gear, sandwiches and snacks are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.94 from 251 reviews at €149 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #5 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: €149 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Extra time to view resident marine mammals like dolphins and whales
  • Snorkel masks, fins and flotation devices
  • Reef Safe Sunscreen available in the office before the trip
  • Snack on chips, cookies, soft drinks and water
  • Turkey sandwiches (vegan and vegetarian upon request)
  • We no longer offer single use plastic bottles, please bring a reusable water bottle
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Gratuities
  • Towel, Sunscreen

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
251 ratings
Tripadvisor 194 · Viator 57

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 247 of 251

Star breakdown of all 251 ratings

5 stars
244 · 97%
4 stars
3 · 1%
3 stars
1 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
2 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Captain Zodiac is located at 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, suite #16. We are in the Honokohau Marina and small boat harbor located approximately 5 miles south of the Kona Airport and approximately 2 miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona. Meet at our office in the Gentry's Kona Marina parking lot.
Departure
10:00 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
Captain Zodiac; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

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 picnic snack provided before you head out again. Our Zodiac rafts allow us to hug the shoreline and get into areas where other boats can't. Join us to explore vast sea caves, lava tubes and the rugged beauty of the coastline.

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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We apologize ahead of time but due to the bouncy nature, pregnant individuals are not allowed

Children

  • Minimum age is 4 years

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Age rule Minimum age is 4 years

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 · #5 of 27€1495h4.94 (251)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 #5 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 €149 per adult