Deluxe Morning Snorkeling Adventure: Discover South Kona's Treasures in Hawai’i
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270 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Embark on a Deluxe Morning Snorkeling Adventure in South Kona, Hawai’i. Discover the treasures of Pu’uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay, explore sea caves, and encounter diverse marine life. Limited spots available!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sea Quest Hawaii - Guests will visit two snorkel locations, Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cooks Monument; and Puʻuhonua O Honaunau, the Place of Refuge. Our captain and crew will share the history and culture as they explore sea caves and lava tubes.
What's Included
  • Water & Juice
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Flotation Devices (including snorkeling vests & view finder boards)
  • Snorkeling Gear
What's Not Included
  • Towels
  • Sunscreen
Additional Information

Experience Hawai’i’s Big Island as never before, as you plunge into the pristine waters of South Kona’s two jewels – Pu’uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay. Absorb the rythms of the Island through fascinating folklore and geological tales shared by our well-versed captains. Discover marine biodiversity in abundance off Kona’s coast, while also exploring the lava tubes and sea caves. With top-notch snorkeling gear, snacks, and flotation devices provided, all you need to bring is your towel and coral-friendly sunscreen. Our Deluxe Morning Adventure, limited to a small group of 14, ensures an intimate and unmatched snorkeling experience that is not to be overlooked.

  • Swimming & snorkeling experience not necessary but recommended
  • Must be able to climb a short pool ladder
  • Women that are pregnant and individuals with back injuries are restricted
Location
78-7138 Kaleiopapa St
Kaleiopapa Street
CHECK IN 8AM - The boat departs at 8:15am Check in at our office in Keauhou Bay.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cara_b
Jun 16, 2024
Great time from start to finish! - The kids really enjoyed this excursion as did the adults. We started off with a 40 minute Kodiak boat out to the first snorkeling area. The boat went fast enough to create a bumpy ride but safe enough so no one could fall over. We had ample time to snorkel at first location. Our captain showed us sea caves, lava tubes and other things of interest. When we got back on, there were snacks waiting for us: freshly cut orange and pineapple slices. The second snorkel location was at Captain Cook Monument. Fish were friendly and some came up close. Great day!
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Kenthomas60
May 19, 2024
Fantastic Voyage! - This was a fantastic snorkeling morning. We are fairly experienced snorkelers, but had not been on a tour yet. The first stop was Honaunau Bay (Two-Step) and coming her from the sea vs. the shore showed us that there's much more to see than we had previously. The massive coral growth and large variety of fish was impressive. We saw turtles and trumpet fish also. The ride there was choppy, but the Captain's experience at riding the waves was evident and made it enjoyable. After Honaunau, we made our way up to Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook). We've snorkeled here many times, but it is getting very crowded. Inbetween we stopped at many caves on the shoreline and really enjoyed the waves. Captain Skyler and his First Mate, Ashley, were very professional and great company, lots of jokes mixed with great knowledge of the seas, caves and local Hawaiian history at each stop. I strongly recommend making this a part of your Hawaii experience.
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Christine_m
May 8, 2024
Lots of fish - There was plenty of fish and coral reef to see at both locations. We also saw some dolphins on the way to the snorkel location. We saw some sea caves on the way back.
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Teresa_b
Apr 14, 2024
A beautiful snorkel area - This was a great snorkel adventure. I have never seen such a great variety of fish. It was nice to have our captain comment on sights along the coast on the way back to the dock.
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Stephanie_l
Apr 14, 2024
Great excursion - Great excursion. Great spots. Just the right amount of time to enjoy everything. Pick up would be good to offer for thr future. It was a hassel getting a Ride to the place from hotel.
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Tripper098
Apr 4, 2024
Fantastic Morning out Snorkeling - Had a fantastic time out on their morning snorkeling trip. Booked directly on site with them and from the booking process right through to the actual trip it was fantastic. A very nice team that run the tour and are obviously enjoying their jobs and interactions with their customers. Would highly recommend them above some of the other tour companies that run bigger catamaran style trips out of Kona.
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604christianey
Mar 30, 2024
Great snorkeling in Kona - The snorkeling was amazing at both sites--very clear water and lots of marine life to see. Brendan and MJ were our crew, and they took great care of the 9 guests on our trip. The boat was comfortable and did not feel crowded; it had a locker to keep our personal belongings dry, and drinks and snacks were provided. Traveling along the coast to and from the snorkel sites, we got up-close views of several sea caves and other interesting sites. Overall I would definitely recommend!
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Explore704766
Feb 28, 2024
A once in a lifetime experience! - This snorkeling trip was amazing and easily the best I've ever been on (I've done a few while visiting other Hawaiian islands). Our captain Brenden was knowledgeable and entertaining and he helped make our experience the best it could be. We saw something like 13 whales (!!!) over the course of the morning and also got to see three manta rays swimming by. Brenden was super flexible about slowing down and circling back to give us a chance to enjoy seeing all the wildlife. Even with all that we still had plenty of time to snorkel and the two spots we went to were beautiful. We saw a ton of fish, a turtle, and an octopus. We even heard the whales singing to each other from underwater. Truly a once in a lifetime trip. Thank you Brenden and Kalea!
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Debbie_c
Apr 16, 2024
It was great being on a... - It was great being on a small vessel which allowed us to get closer to the shore to view sea caves and arches.
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Staci_m
Apr 12, 2024
A great time! - Captain Steven and Darcy were so nice and accommodating. Snacks, water, and gear all provided. This was a calmer boat ride but I took Dramamine the night before and morning of and the sea was a lot flatter. The tour is absolutely great with a lot of views of lava tubes and caves made by years of erosion. The only sad part was that we only saw one small sea turtle, no dolphins but the fish and eels were all out!
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