Experience the early morning beauty of Cook’s Monument and Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park with our Kona Deluxe Snorkel. Explore crystal clear waters, encounter tropical fish, and maybe even spot dolphins or whales!
- 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St - Beat the crowds & enjoy the two best snorkeling locations in one trip. Providing guests with snorkeling, as well as cultural, and environmental information relevant to the Island of Hawaii and its history. Your captain will also show you several spectacular, unique volcanic geological phenomena including sea caves and lava tubes.
KEALAKEKUA BAY: Kealakekua Bay is a well-known historical site and underwater marine sanctuary. The large bay is situated to ensure calm waters year round and one of our best Kona snorkeling tours. The waters here are clear, offering great visibility. Kealakekua Bay is home to over 100 different varieties of tropical fish. We may even spot some dolphin as we leave.
HONAUNAU BAY: Located off Pu’uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historic Park often referred to as the “Place of Refuge” is a famous snorkeling location. Honaunau Bay is a uniquely beautiful. Snorkeling here is quite different than snorkeling Kealakekua Bay and the waters have exceptional visibility most of the year. You get to explore beautiful coral shelves with white sandy patches in between. It is here that you might get to see a Honu (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle).
Must have swim experience.
- Friendly knowledgeable guides
- Snacks, fruit, juice and bottled water
- Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Pool Noodles 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)
Start your day with us to be one of the first to experience the aquatic allure near Cook’s Monument and Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park each morning. Our departure is scheduled early, enabling us to immerse you into the water before it gets crowded. At this hour, the Kona coast waters are typically lucid, offering impressive visibility. Encounter over 100 distinct species of tropical fish, and keep an eye out for the occasional reef shark or sea turtle in these vibrant snorkeling locations bustling with marine life.
Depending on the day, we might add a dash of sightseeing alongside the coast, offering sights of sea caves and lava tubes. Stay lucky, and you could even spot a group of dolphins or a whale, as they inhabit this area throughout the year (although, humpback whales are seasonal wanderers!)
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- Minimum age requirement is 6yrs old
- Must be under 285lbs
- Must be comfortable treading water and swimming unassisted
- Electronic Waiver required to be signed prior to tour
- Must be able to climb up a metal ladder to get back in the boat
- Our vessels are RHIBS (zodiac style boats & seating is on a pontoon).
- We have full discretion to refuse service to guests based on attire, behavior, physical fitness & condition
- Restroom facilities not available on boat
- Not recommended for travelers with neck problems
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
