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Kealakekua Bay Tour: Marine Life and Sea Caves
4.9
1,662 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Embark on a Captain Cook / Kealakekua Bay Cruise and immerse yourself in the beauty of Hawaii. Explore sea caves, encounter marine life, and learn about ancient Hawaiian legends. Join us for a guided tour and experience the true essence of paradise.
Embark on a Captain Cook / Kealakekua Bay Cruise and immerse yourself in the beauty of Hawaii. Explore sea caves, encounter marine life, and learn about ancient Hawaiian legends. Join us for a guided tour and experience the true essence of paradise.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hang Loose Boat Tours - Embark on a coastal cruise to discover sea caves and historical sites where ancient Hawaiians left their mark and crafted legends. Participate in a guided tour to Kealakekua Bay and observe wild marine life, including dolphins or whales (depending on the season). Enjoy lunch amidst the stunning scenery of the Bay.
- Hang Loose Boat Tours - Embark on a coastal cruise to discover sea caves and historical sites where ancient Hawaiians left their mark and crafted legends. Participate in a guided tour to Kealakekua Bay and observe wild marine life, including dolphins or whales (depending on the season). Enjoy lunch amidst the stunning scenery of the Bay.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Light refreshments
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch provided (please specify dietary restrictions)
- Snorkeling gear included for snorkeling option
- Professional guide
- Light refreshments
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch provided (please specify dietary restrictions)
- Snorkeling gear included for snorkeling option
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (NOT included in this tour. Please be sure to check-in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740)
- GoPro rental (upon availability -call to reserve)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (NOT included in this tour. Please be sure to check-in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740)
- GoPro rental (upon availability -call to reserve)
Additional Information
Journey along the shoreline, observing the variety of sea creatures including fish, dolphins, seasonal whales and other aquatic life we may encounter. Discover sea caves and historical sites of significance to the ancient Hawaiians, whose tales and traditions are continuously shared with native children and annual visitors. Participate in a well-guided…
Journey along the shoreline, observing the variety of sea creatures including fish, dolphins, seasonal whales and other aquatic life we may encounter. Discover sea caves and historical sites of significance to the ancient Hawaiians, whose tales and traditions are continuously shared with native children and annual visitors. Participate in a well-guided tour of Kealakekua Bay, home to the Captain Cook Monument. Embrace the Hawaiian lifestyle, partaking in activities the locals enjoy in their picturesque paradise. Living in sheer bliss.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is NOT included. Please be sure to check-in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multilingual guide English and Japanese (upon availability)
- Must be in good health and fit condition, must be able to climb a short ladder
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Must be comfortable in the water, be comfortable using floatation if needed (we have Ride Along option available for non-swimmers)
- Not recommended for pregnant women in an advanced pregnancy
- Not recommended for participants with back or neck problems or injuries within the last 3 years
Location
Hang Loose Boat Tours
Kealakehe Parkway
After turning into the harbor, TAKE the very first road to the RIGHT. Follow the road, pass THE YARD MARINA and a small gas station -Sea Store and Deli on the left, then TURN LEFT. As you drive in, you will see a small brown roof building and ICEBOX to the right Meet the crew under the pavilion.
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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(1662 Ratings)
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Kristen_r
Jan 4, 2025
Great snorkeling - Captain Jacob was great and so were the two crew members (I would not know the spelling). Wonderful time. Lots of time to snorkel. Boat was great and plenty of room for everyone on board.
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Rickh574
Jan 2, 2025
Memorable Experience - Such a memorable trip! Saw the dolphins in the bay as we finished snorkeling. Also saw the humpback whale from the boat. Hang loose's crew was so friendly and helpful. It was such as blast for my family. Really appreciate their friendly attitude and so kind to provide a memorable experience. Highly recommend this company.
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Jazmin_r
Jan 1, 2025
Perfect Activity to see dolphins - This is our second time using Hang Loose Boat tours. Our first trip was back in 2020 and we did the manta ray activity. They were as exceptional then as they were this time. Super friendly and prepared. Went above and beyond so we could see the dolphins up close. We can't wait to be back in a few years and use their tour again.
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Joanna_a
Dec 28, 2024
Snorkeling captain cook - Awesome experience. Very enjoyable. Water slide was great. Snorkeling equipment was great. Dolphins were awesome. Great captain.
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Troy_b
Dec 27, 2024
One of the highlights of my trip. - Staff were amazing. The boat was comfortable and spacious. Competitive price and lunch with drinks were included.
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Nikash_w
Dec 27, 2024
Great time, thank you! - Excellent care and attention! They even had snorkels with prescriptions. Water was wonderfully clear too
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Backpacker393390
Dec 26, 2024
Great day snorkeling! - Captain Aiden and crew were outstanding. The trip was well organized and professional. The snorkeling gear was clean and well maintained. We had lots of time to snorkel and swim, and the slide and high dive were fun! Lunch of sandwiches and fresh pineapple was delicious and we enjoyed hearing some local history on the boat ride out and back. It was a great day! We would definitely recommend Hang Loose Boat Tours.
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Chrissy
Dec 24, 2024
Amazing Adventure - Crew were welcoming! The boat was enjoyable it had a slide and diving board. The sandwiches were yummy, and the lagoon was amazing. We saw dolphins, whales, and tons of fish. The gear they provided was good as well. Would recommend this is our second time on boat to Caption Cooke, and this was our favorite boat.
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Mikemw8554xm
Dec 22, 2024
Great Snorkeling! - Excellent snorkeling in a protected cove with a very knowledgeable staff. We saw the spinner dolphins and whales as well. Good lunch and equipment, definitely something to do when staying in Kona.
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Josephfr512hh
Dec 22, 2024
Skilled swimming needed for Snorkeling - The trip was OK. The captain of the boat was very careful about the safety of the people. Good information shared as we went thru each section.
If you are a beginner swimmer, be warned that you will get only an inflatable vest. This was a big challenge for us with limited swimming skills.
If you are a good swimmer, this is an awesome option.
Food was good. The boat was clean. Lots of space. We saw dolphins. We missed seeing whales.
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