Snorkeling Adventure: Kona's Marine Life

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!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St - Experience the top two snorkeling spots in a single excursion. Guests will enjoy snorkeling while learning about the cultural and environmental aspects of Hawaii Island and its rich history. The captain will also guide you to witness several stunning and unique volcanic geological features, including sea caves and lava…
What's Included
  • Friendly knowledgeable guides
  • Snacks, fruit, juice and bottled water
  • Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Pool Noodles included
What's Not 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)
Additional Information

Join the adventure to explore the underwater wonders near Captain Cook’s Monument and Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park. Typically, at this time of day, the waters along the Kona coast are exceptionally clear, providing excellent visibility. Discover over 100 different species of tropical fish, and occasionally spot a reef shark or sea turtle….

Location
78-6831 Ali‘i Dr
Ali‘i Drive
To Check in: Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i 96740. Located inside the center in the courtyard behind Tropics, KTA & Bianelli's. Once checked in, you will drive to Keauhou Bay where the crew will greet you for the tour. If Ubering, schedule 2 stops in the app.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Miriam_b
Feb 22, 2025
Exceptional Awesome snorkel and boat excursion. - Craig was the best guide on the boat. Taking us to all the great view of sea caves and lava tubes. Great boat excursion. He knows how to maneuver thru to get the best views of the sea caves. Agnes feed us great snacks and drink. Very helpful with snorkeling gear. Awesome experience. Highly recommend Craig.
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Keen1001
Feb 21, 2025
Excellent snorkel experience with Dolphin Discoveries on the Big Island! - Excellent experience with Capt. Dennis & 1st Mate Kaylei! Saw lots of tropical fish (of course), honu, an eagle ray, a pod of spinner dolphins & a whale! Very professional crew & operation. Great stories of sites of historical and cultural significance. Took 8 am tour - would highly recommend.
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Mailib2019
Feb 18, 2025
Fantastic experience - Robert was our captain and he was amazing. He made the trip special by telling us many local and native stories, helping us understand the land and the sea we were exploring. Fantastic trip, beautiful snorkeling. We saw a few whales too!
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Shelly_n
Feb 18, 2025
WOW what a great... - WOW what a great experience!! Captain Dennis was more than accommodating when we didn't want to snorkel the entire time and took us to some extra caves and other beautiful coastal views. We saw many humpback whales. Loved the small group on the boat.
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Alexis
Feb 16, 2025
Magical! - We can’t say enough good things about this company and their crew. Not only is this experience absolutely magical and mind blowing; the experience is capped off by the wonderful crew you’ll interact with! Anges will help you don and doff equipment and get going in the water if it is your first time or 500th time.
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Angela_c
Feb 12, 2025
Great snorkeling spots, boat ride a bit crazy - Two excellent places to snorkel, maybe some of the best in all of the places I’ve been in Hawaii. The return boat ride was a bit crazy, but we did stop for some caves and watch some cliff jumping.
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Z8755cwmarkc
Jan 21, 2025
Best snorkel trip of my life! - Best snorkel trip of my life! Amazing colorful fish in crystal clear water. Plenty of time in the water to see everything. The crew was super friendly and helpful. The captain (I think his name was Dennis) was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the land and knew all the awesome spots to take us. The experience was perfect, the crew was very clear on safety and directions and the captain made us feel very comfortable on the boat ride in the beautiful ocean! Btw, we actually saw a bunch of dolphins, a whale and a manta ray just during the boat ride!!
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Rosalie_l
Jan 29, 2025
First time snorkling - My husband and I were both first time in doing snorkel. We found that tour is an experience that We will not forget . See fish in different color and Corrals are so amazing. The Captain and mate very accomodating when we told them that this is our first in snorkeling. Captain get upset when one of guest did not follow the rules. Over all our experience is enjoyable… first time in riding in speedboat, first time in snorkling, first time seeing whales, Dolhpins live before our eyes, Lava tube, the Rock that was use in creating a replica for the lady on Moana 1 . Snacks, juice, Water and pineapple were served abundantly.
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Jacqueleen_b
Feb 9, 2025
Dont' go with Dolphin Discovery - It was not worth the time or money! Find another company to take you to Capt. Cook because the fish viewing there is incredible. However, Dolphin Discovery is NOT the way to go. The label guide did not apply to this trip because they acted like we were doing them a favor by going. Furthermore, little information was given and what was discussed about the Place of Refuge was incorrect. The Receptionist that handled the paperwork was snarky. That being said, we also booked them for the manta ray trip and the experience was 180% different in a VERY good way.....strange!
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O7052ksjackieb
Feb 1, 2025
MEDIOCRE….FIND ANOTHER COMPANY - CAPTAIN COOK BAY WAS A GREAT PLACE TO SNORKEL. HOWEVER THE GUIDES TO AND FROM OUR DESTINATIONS ALONG WITH THE RECEPTIONIST AT CHECK-IN WERE MEDIOCRE. VERY LiTTLE INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA WAS GIVEN AND THE LITTLE THAT WAS TOLD ABOUT THE CITY OF REFUGE WAS INCORRECT. WE FELT LIKE WE WERE DOING THE COMPANY A FAVOR BY BEING THERE
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