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Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling: Intimate Marine Sanctuary Tour
5.0
35 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Experience the ultimate snorkeling adventure at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Hawaii. Swim with over 200 species of tropical fish, explore sea caves, and discover historical sites. Enjoy a personalized one-on-one tour on our comfortable and luxurious vessel, Nature School 2.
Experience the ultimate snorkeling adventure at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Hawaii. Swim with over 200 species of tropical fish, explore sea caves, and discover historical sites. Enjoy a personalized one-on-one tour on our comfortable and luxurious vessel, Nature School 2.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hawaii Marine Life Charters - Aloha! Join us at our in-water slip location for a safety meeting and check-in at slip G-8 in Honokohau Harbor. We will then head south along the historic Kona coast, stopping to highlight points of interest for our guests. Keep an eye out for a variety of Dolphins, Whales, Rays, Turtles, and tropical fish. Next, we…
- Hawaii Marine Life Charters - Aloha! Join us at our in-water slip location for a safety meeting and check-in at slip G-8 in Honokohau Harbor. We will then head south along the historic Kona coast, stopping to highlight points of interest for our guests. Keep an eye out for a variety of Dolphins, Whales, Rays, Turtles, and tropical fish. Next, we will snorkel at Kealakekua Bay, near the Captain Cook Monument. Enjoy drinks, fresh pineapple, snacks, and a historical briefing from our guides. Our boat accommodates a maximum of 10 passengers and 2 crew members, with a tour minimum of 4 guests. While rescheduling is rare, we will make every effort to rebook you during your stay if necessary.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Complimentary snacks provided
- Snorkeling equipment available for use
- Bottled water included
- Complimentary snacks provided
- Snorkeling equipment available for use
Additional Information
Kealakekua Bay is a marine sanctuary where you can snorkel with over 200 species of tropical fish. We will stop at sea caves, and one to two other historical stops along the way. Our tour is very unique because we provide a very intimate one on one experience with our guests. Our convenient check in location gives us a more private feel away from the…
Kealakekua Bay is a marine sanctuary where you can snorkel with over 200 species of tropical fish. We will stop at sea caves, and one to two other historical stops along the way. Our tour is very unique because we provide a very intimate one on one experience with our guests. Our convenient check in location gives us a more private feel away from the larger tours, of 20-30 people. Our crew are very knowledgeable about the historical aspects of the Big Island, and the Kona coast. Our vessel “Nature School 2” is comfortable, fast, and one of the nicest tour boats in Kona Hawaii.
Location
Hawaii Marine Life Charters
Kealakehe Parkway
Stay on Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i 96740 , Look for our bright orange sign on the right at our meeting area. "HAWAII MARINE LIFE CHARTERS".
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(35 Ratings)
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Pixielegfiend
Oct 11, 2024
Definitely do this and Manta Ray night dives - So worth the money. Snorkeling is the best on the island. We saw at least 25 varieties of fish, eels and corals. It's absolutely gorgeous and it's too hard to hike - though, knock yourself out of you love a difficult hike Better you than me, and I'm in great shape!
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Ralphandloril
Oct 9, 2024
Best ever! Couldn’t ask for a better day! - This was one of the best trips ever! Brian, Danny and Jan were fantastic guides. We had a wonderful snorkel trip and saw so many wonderful types of fish. Brian educated us on local folklore, traditions and about Captain Cook. We also saw some spinner dolphins on our way back in, and then they pointed in the direction of viewing some sea turtles along the shore. It was one of the best trips ever! We would highlight recommend this trip and especially this crew. We will do this again if we return back to this island. Can’t wait to see the Manta Rays with Brian and Hawaii Marine Life Charters tomorrow evening!
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Rileys992
Oct 8, 2024
HAWAIIAN MARINE LIFE CHARTERS SAVES THE DAY - we actually had a unique experience, we chartered some kayaks and one actually ended up taking in water, luckily hawaiian marine life charters was there. they helped us get our kayak to shore and take my parents back to the beach! he even shared his pineapple with me! they had a very nice and comfortable boat, perfect for small groups. they were so kind and did not hesitate to help, would recommend 100%!!
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Connor_z
Oct 3, 2024
One of A Kind Experience - The best of the best! Brian & Natsuko were very welcoming, professional, and passionate throughout our trip with them. They went above & beyond to make sure this was a special snorkeling trip for us. The boat is very clean, the ride was smooth, and they were very comforting to be around. We would recommend anyone and everyone to join their tour. You won’t regret it one bit!
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224reidd
Sep 30, 2024
Plenty of different charters but this is the one you need to book - We booked this trip for five people within my family. Captain Brian thoroughly exceeded all of our expectations. The boat was small but comfortable and made the whole experience feel less like a tour guide and more like you were hopping on a boat with your buddy. On the way to the Reef, Captain Brian took his time to slow down and hangout with all the dolphins that were swimming around us (which in of itself was a treat to watch). We got some history of the island which led us to wanting to learn more when we returned home. The Captain Cook Reef really spoke for itself when we got there, just an unforgettable experience that everyone should see.
Getting back on the boat and waiting for us was fresh cut pineapple and refreshments which was perfect after a long swim. Captain Brian’s level of detail, his love for what he does, and the time he takes to make sure you have a great experience is bar none. At the end of the day there’s a lot of choices for different charters you can choose from to take you to the reef, but I’d find it hard to believe there’s one better than this one.
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T1889rylauras
Jul 16, 2024
Excellent value tour by caring guides - The guides were real nice and good at telling stories and providing good snacks. They stopped a few place on the way back to show us a couple sites I didn’t know about. Highly recommend this!
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K8514xwashleyv
Jul 1, 2024
A Great Family Adventure! - This was our 2nd adventure with Brian. He is a wonderful guide we have enjoyed both tours. Christina, our swim guide, was great at leading us around, helping my 12 year old, and getting some good underwater footage she shared with us. Brian gave us the history of Captain Cook and showed us some other sights along the coast on our way back. We saw many amazing fish and everything was very well organized. We wound gladly book with this company again!
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Stevehoover
Jun 30, 2024
Great Private Snorkel Tour - This was our second trip this month with new family members. I highly recommend this trip and this outfitter because of the small group size and very personal attention. We had 5 family members and they only take six max. It was like having our own private tour. Captain and owner Brian was wonderful and Christina, our snorkel guide got us some great underwater video to help us remember and share our experience.
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H7707ovlukes
Jun 13, 2024
Fun Snorkeling and Boat Ride Experience - The snorkeling was very fun and I enjoyed swimming around and seeing all the fun fish and turtles. Moana was very helpful and nice!
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J8893jvcamerons
Jun 13, 2024
Awesome Kealakekua bay excursion - The snorkel was amazing! We saw many fish (and of course some of the turtles) and Brian did a very good job explaining the history of Kealakekua Bay. Moana was an amazing crew member and I would highly recommend the trip to any visitors of the island.
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