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Kona Coast Snorkeling Adventure: Delve into Pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay
5.0
145 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Embark on a thrilling snorkeling adventure along the Kona Coast, exploring the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay. Discover culturally significant sites, lava tubes, and sea caves on this 4.5-hour journey. Lunch and snorkeling gear included.
Embark on a thrilling snorkeling adventure along the Kona Coast, exploring the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay. Discover culturally significant sites, lava tubes, and sea caves on this 4.5-hour journey. Lunch and snorkeling gear included.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kealakekua Bay - Adventure down the Southern Kona Coast on our fleet of covered boats for everyone’s comfort. Snorkel the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cooks Monument) on this 4.5 hour adventure. Our Captain and Crew will share the history and culturally significant sites as we journey the…
- Kealakekua Bay - Adventure down the Southern Kona Coast on our fleet of covered boats for everyone’s comfort. Snorkel the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cooks Monument) on this 4.5 hour adventure. Our Captain and Crew will share the history and culturally significant sites as we journey the coastline, along with the geographically fascinating features of lava tubes and sea caves. Enjoy lunch and the flavors of Hawaiʻi with our premium wraps and fresh fruit. Take advantage of our later start time and spend the day at two of the worlds magnificent bays.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Shade covered vessel
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Flotation devices
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Shade covered vessel
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Flotation devices
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Towels, sunscreen
- Towels, sunscreen
Additional Information
Embark on an adventure along the Kona Coast with our equipped, covered boats designed for everyone’s convenience. Explore the untouched Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cooks Monument) in this 4.5-hour expedition. Our knowledgeable Captain and Team will highlight the history and cultural sites as we traverse the…
Embark on an adventure along the Kona Coast with our equipped, covered boats designed for everyone’s convenience. Explore the untouched Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cooks Monument) in this 4.5-hour expedition. Our knowledgeable Captain and Team will highlight the history and cultural sites as we traverse the coastline, along with geographically striking features like lava tubes and sea caves. Benefit from our later departure time and immerse yourself in two of the world’s breathtaking bays. Lunch, sterilized snorkeling equipment, and buoyancy aids are all included. A leisurely morning spent experiencing the finest the Kona coast has to offer.
- Must be able to climb a short ladder to re-board the boat
- Women that are pregnant and individuals with back or neck injuries are restricted
Location
78-7138 Kaleiopapa St
Kaleiopapa Street
Turn on Kamehameha III Rd. towards Keauhou Bay. After turning onto Kamehameha III Rd., drive through two stop lights, proceed to the dead end, turn left onto the dirt road at Sea Quest Parking sign, park in the dirt parking lot. Walk across the sand volleyball court to the Sea Quest office.
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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(145 Ratings)
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Azdogs2021
Jan 8, 2025
Great Snorkeling - Kevin and Kaitlyn were absolutely wonderful very informative very attentive it was a great experience the snorkeling was excellent we would definitely recommend this trip
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Markta5289gw
Jan 8, 2025
Premier morning snorkel a must!! - My partner and I chose Seaquest Kona for our snorkeling adventure. We chose the premier tour which was absolutely incredible. Captain Brenden and MJ were our guides and both were great. We learned a lot and enjoyed every minute. We saw so many incredible fish, a pod of spinner dolphins and we were lucky to have a humpback surface in our wake. Just about 75 feet from the boat. I will def do this again next year. Thanks for the adventure!
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I850eeshirleym
Dec 25, 2024
Waves, fish, whales and dolphins - What an amazing morning spent on the water with Skyler and team. I was a bit dubious at first due to the conditions on the day but wow what a day. We saw 6 whales, pods of dolphins swimming alongside our boat and lots of fish. The coastline was stunning and seeing all the caves was amazing. We went to 2 snorkelling locations and they were both excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and the food provided was excellent and plenty of it. This tour was a highlight of our time on the Big Island.
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191celestev
Dec 21, 2024
Spectacular Snorkeling Experience!! - My mom and I had an amazing experience with Sea Quest for our holiday vacation. We had Natalie as our captain, and she was amazing, along with the other crew members! The three snorkel spots were beautiful, and we were lucky enough to go on a day when the water was extremely clear. Along with the great snorkeling and commentary from our captain, we also got to see bottlenose and spinner dolphins, lots of fish, and even a couple of turtles. This was a wonderful experience and I would definitely love to book with Sea Quest again.
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Garygb5420sq
Nov 9, 2024
Wonderful three bay snorkeling trip in Kona, HI - Captain Brandon was amazing in his command of the boat, sharing his knowledge of the history of the area and its marine life and finding great spots for snorkeling and special lava flow areas. His assistant captain, Brenda, filled in the gaps on the history and marine life. I am a novice when it comes to snorkeling and both were very helpful with clear instructions and understanding. They also were very empathetic and helpful in addressing my motion sickness. In short, they were terrifc. And we saw a lot of fish and some great coastline (w lots of dolphins). And great Hawaiian chips, fruit and good sandwiches for lunch.
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Islandlovingtwosome
Sep 26, 2024
An Excellent Way To See Two Highly Rated Snorkeling Spots With One Excursion - We wanted to visit both Pu'uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay, and Sea Quest was one of the few tour companies that offered both together with one tour. We enjoyed every minute. Natalie was an entertaining and well informed captain, and Ashley was always willing to lend a helping hand. We were kept well fed with snacks and lunch after each snorkel while Natalie would tell us interesting stories and information.
In addition to our two snorkeling spots we saw lava tubes and sea caves. I've seen sea caves before, but not like these. I could have spent all day just viewing all of the different sea caves. Our 4.5 hour excursion just flew by and everyone left happy.
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C3466gisharont
Aug 26, 2024
Morning Snorkel on The Big Island -- Fish, Sea Turtles, Coral, and Dolphins, Oh My! - We loved this tour! Not only did we see beautiful fish and coral, but we also saw a sea turtle, and ate a wonderful lunch with a pod of spinner dolphins. I know they don't advertise lunch with the dolphins, but we were lucky enough to be at Captain Cooks when the dolphins showed up to frolic in the water! Because the boats are smaller we were able to see sea caves, lava tubes, and crabs up close and personal. The captain and crew provided great information on the area and sea life, all of the provided equipment worked well, and their tips were super helpful. We are so glad we booked this tour and felt we received more than our money's worth. Do yourself a favor and choose this company. You won't be disappointed with attention to detail and service.
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Kiwidi_13
Aug 9, 2024
Incredible, amazing day! - WOW, probably the best snorkeling experience ever, worldwide. Captain Brendan, (deck hand, lunch server, historian) was a wealth of knowledge about Hawaii, fish species etc. and made our trip comfortable and exciting. The two snorkel spots were teaming with fish and colourful coral. Delicious snacks were served after each swim and the lunch was wonderful. Thank you Brendan for an incredible experience.
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Moonyeelam
Aug 2, 2024
Amazing snorkeling day - We had an amazing time with captain Calvin. We saw so many wonderful sights and sea creatures, the water so clear that is easy to see all the colorful coral and beautiful fish. We also found 2 sea tortoises swimming but no luck to see dolphin.
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Sandra_s
Sep 25, 2024
Stick with the Premium Tour - We originally booked the Premium Kona Morning Snorkel with SeaQuest, but the day before, they informed us that there were no other bookings for our tour. They offered us a free "upgrade" to the South Kona Expedition, which we accepted since we wanted to go out on our scheduled day and it seemed like a good alternative. While this upgrade added a third snorkeling stop, it wasn't as impressive as Kealakekua Bay and Pu’uhonua O Honaunau. The additional stop also meant more time on a bumpy boat ride, reducing the time spent at the two best snorkeling spots. I wish we could have done the original tour. Despite this, I still recommend the company and we had a great experience with Captain Steve. However, be aware that the boat ride can be rough—I ended up with a massive bruise on my lower back/upper hip from the bench seat. Sitting on the edge of the boat might help prevent this. Although I specifically asked about the ride being bumpy and was told it wouldn’t be, it was quite jarring. If you're okay with that, SeaQuest is a good choice, but next time, I’ll opt for a smoother ride.
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