Price from:
50 USD
Duration
- 3 hours
- 8:00 am or 11:00 am Departure
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What’s Included
- Snorkel Gear
- Snacks & Beverages
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About The Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel Tour
Experience the incredibly clear waters of Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii's most famous protected marine sanctuary, in one of our most popular tours!
This tour is appropriate for snorkelers of all skill levels, including beginners.
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Itinerary
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your departure time for check-in at Keauhou Small boat harbor, 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740.
We cruise from Keauhou harbor out into crystal clear blue waters. While the boat is underway, the crew will point out interesting features along the Kona coastline, which is rich in Hawaiian history. South Kona has a bevy of historically significant Hawaiian Heritage sites, full of mana (spiritual power). Staying close to the Kona coast as we travel south towards Kealakekua Bay, we watch closely for any interesting marine life.
**Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins**
We may stop the boat to enjoy the Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins (Stenella longirostris) putting on a show. Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins rest close to shore during the day and will sometimes interact with the boat, bowriding and playing in our wake.
After a brief show from the Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins, Humpback whales, and whatever else of interest is found along our way, we arrive at the world-famous Kealakekua Bay, the site of the Captain James Cook monument.
After snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay for about an hour and a half, we start heading back to the harbor while keeping an eye out for more exciting marine life we may encounter on the way home.
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**TERMS**
Must have a minimum of 6 total passengers for this tour to go out.
Booking Notes
Your Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) snorkeling tour reservation is confirmed, and we’re excited to see you soon! In the meantime, please read the information below and call us at 808-209-9680 if we can help with anything.
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##Meet Us At Keauhou Harbor
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time. We’ll meet you at the boat ramp at Keauhou Small Boat Harbor. Our boat will pull into the ramp shortly before your tour’s time of departure, and our crew will get you checked in and ready to go.
The Keauhou Harbor is on Kaleiopapa St in Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. View the Google map for precise directions --> https://goo.gl/maps/x2wbjTuDGqXcWkUr5
Please note that our tours typically leave on time. If you are going to be late, please call us.
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##This Tour Includes
- Tropical fruit
- Snacks
- Bottled water & nonalcoholic drinks
- Snorkeling gear
- Professional snorkel guide
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##Things To Bring
We recommend wearing your swimsuit to the harbor, and applying reef-safe sunscreen before you board the vessel. A towel, hat, and sunglasses are also recommended.
This tour includes snorkeling gear, and you are welcome to bring your own.
You may bring your own waterproof camera, or you can rent a GoPro from us. If you would like to rent a GoPro, please call us to reserve one for your tour.
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##Snorkeling Gear
Our boat is fully equipped with quality snorkeling gear and fins for you. If you have your own gear, you're welcome to bring it. If you need a wetsuit, please call us to reserve one for your tour.
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##Motion Sickness
If you get motion sickness, we recommend taking an over-the-counter medication such as non-drowsy Bo-nine. Many guests also find relief from using the wristbands that apply pressure to your wrists.
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##Tipping
Our staff appreciates tips from happy customers, and will gladly accept cash, venmo, paypal, and other popular payment methods.
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##Weather Conditions
Kona’s ocean waters are typically calm, but we are sometimes forced to reschedule tours due to unsafe conditions. If high winds or surf are forecasted for the day of your tour, please have your phone available in case we need to contact you. Any cancellations due to weather will be issued a trip on another tour, or a full refund.
