Beginner Snorkel Tour: Family-Friendly Ocean Adventure

Experience the beauty of snorkeling at the Captain Cook Monument in Kailua-Kona, Big Island. Perfect for beginners and families, our slow-paced tour offers assistance and the chance to spot dolphins and whales.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 78-7130 Kaleiopapa St - We offer three different times, each being 3 hours long. These trips provide the longest snorkel times at Kealakekua Bay with approximately an hour of snorkel time. This adventure promises views of 100’s of different varieties of tropical fish along with an occasional “Honu” (Hawaiian green sea turtle). Your Captain will…
What's Included
  • Snacks, fruit, juices and bottled water
  • Sightseeing along coast of sea caves & lava tubes
  • Pool Noodles
  • Historical narration of Captain Cook’s fate at Kealakekua Bay
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for your crew always appreciated
  • Please bring towel and cover-up
  • Use reef safe sunscreen (zinc based is recommended- no oxybenzone and octinoxate. lotion, no spray)
Additional Information

If you are new to or have never snorkeled before this is the ideal choice! Particularly good for families with younger children or swimmers who aren’t certain if they are “seaworthy” enough for one of our longer trips.
This trip is much slower-paced and affords guests time to become more familiar and comfortable with the exciting and beautiful sport of…

Location
78-6831 Ali‘i Dr
Ali‘i Drive
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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John_r
Oct 4, 2024
Highly recommended - the boat ride, the abundance of fish, the rays, the light through the water, the Capt. Stunning shoreline and so close to us.
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Tdbuk89
Oct 3, 2024
Awesome experience! - The weather was perfect. Raj was an excellent guide. Fish were scarce and no turtle sightings but views were gorgeous.
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Rachel_s
Oct 1, 2024
Wonderful trip! - Capt Dennis was awesome. Nice guy. Gave tons of history. Great sights to see. Such pretty fish. Easy. Great for not wonderful swimmers like me
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Yorkshireman555
Sep 30, 2024
Great experience - Great trip with very helpful and knowledgeable crew. The snorkelling equipment was sturdy and individually fitted. Comfortable swimming with the noodle for over an hour, and saw a wide variety of colourful fish. The only downside was the need to check-in and get kitted out in one location, then have to make our own way to the separate launch location.
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Jimrk3271vo
Sep 30, 2024
Top Notch Outfitter - World class snorkeling experience. Good variety of colorful fish. We have a lot of experience snorkeling all over the world. Doesn't get much better!
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Suzanne_w
Sep 29, 2024
Way too much fun! - We had the best time on this Tour because the guides were outstanding. They were super friendly and knowledgeable and everyone on the boat had so much fun! The snorkeling was epic and we saw lots of beautiful fish swimming all around us. The drinks and fresh pineapple were delicious!
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Daniel_e
Sep 29, 2024
A great experience !!! - The water,how Blue it was !!! On are way to Captain Cooks Memorial for snorkeling, the flying fish were popping out of the boats wake and flying away, it was really awesome to see that !!! Seeing the fish while snorkeling was really cool as well . The boat crew was awesome,telling the history of the area. It was an awesome time and a great experience !!!
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John_g
Sep 24, 2024
Wonderful Experience - A beautiful experience with excellent tour guides for our honeymoon!!! I definitely recommend this company and your.
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Elizabeth_d
Oct 3, 2024
Nice snorkeling sight - We saw a variety of fish and the coral was beautiful. The guides gave us plenty of time at the snorkel sight. The boat that transported us seemed very small for the number of people on the tour. One member of our group had to sit on the outside edge of the boat and hold onto a rope the entire time.
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Linda_f
Sep 27, 2024
So so - Wasn't many different fish to see. Have been on others much better. Ride was nice but not much history talked about. Also had to put in how much you weigh, however they didn't have life jackets to fit their top weight
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From $94
up to 14 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).