Zodiac Adventure: Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling

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Kailua-Kona

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Embark on an exhilarating Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, home to the Captain Cook monument and a vibrant marine sanctuary. Snorkel with tropical fish and explore sea caves along the stunning coastline.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Honokohau Small Boat Harbor - This is the original rafting company of Hawai’i, with our family run office set up for checking in each of our excursions. Our office allows indoor seating, air conditioning, convenient restrooms, reef safe sunscreen, children entertainment, souvenir shopping and one fluffy friendly golden retriever, if you are missing yours back home.

What's Included

Snorkel gear including masks, fins, and flotation devices
Complimentary snacks such as chips, cookies, and beverages
Eco-friendly Reef Safe Sunscreen available pre-trip
Extended time for marine mammal sightings
Turkey sandwiches, with vegan and vegetarian options
Eco-conscious: bring your reusable water bottle

What's Not Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Gratuities

Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling Zodiac tour in Big Island towards Kealakekua Bay, the location of Captain Cook monument and Hawaii’s top marine sanctuary. Revel in snorkelling alongside a spectrum of tropical fish amidst the stunning coral gardens in the bay’s pristine, transparent waters. Relish the pleasant picnic snack offered before setting off again. Our…

Location

Captain Zodiac Snorkeling and Whale Watching tours

Kealakehe Parkway

Captain Zodiac is located at 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, suite #16. We are in the Honokohau Marina and small boat harbor located approximately 5 miles south of the Kona Airport and approximately 2 miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona. Meet at our office in the Gentry's Kona Marina parking lot.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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925sherim

Dec 7, 2024

Great snorkel trip - We had a great adventure. Saw bottle nose dolphins and spinner dolphins. Had a great time snorkeling, good lunch, and crew was great. Fun Zodiac trip out and back along shoreline to see sights.

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Relax608704

Nov 28, 2024

Great time! - This was the highlight of our trip! We did a tour with Captain Zodiac almost 20 years ago in Kauai. And to our surprise, they moved to Big Island. The tour was just as fun as years ago. Now traveling with teenagers, they also loved the experience. We saw dolphins, flyfishes, and almost got to see a whale! We had a blast with the tour guides! They took us to a great spot for snorkeling. Highly recommend for those looking for a fun and adventurous experience in a small group setting.

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Patrick_s

Oct 30, 2024

Great adventure! - Is was a great tour. Our group had a wonderful experience. We were fortunate to have the whole boat to for our group of four. The owners are extremely helpful and nice. Our captain was did a great job.

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Laurieww7090rm

Oct 22, 2024

Zooming across the ocean and swimming with beautiful fish - Captain Rick and crew member Shannon gave us a wonderful trip to our snorkeling destination. Stops on the way and back gave us some background and interesting stories and history about the area around Kona. The zodiac boat is wonderful and exciting. It was nice to speed along between our stops. The snorkeling was wonderful, the lunch simple but delicious and Rick was fastidious in keeping us safe both on the boat and in the water. We would have liked a better ladder for getting back in the boat but we were older than the other participants and not as flexible as we once were.

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Nathan-angela-clark

Oct 20, 2024

So much more than snorkeling! - This was such a memorable experience during our first visit to Hawaii. The snorkeling was terrific but it was so much more than that. We were fortunate enough to also see along the boat ride pods of Pantropical spotted dolphins, short finned pilot whales, spinner dolphins and even a tiger shark. Jason was our boat captain and was very informative, providing detailed history of the areas and Hawaiian culture. It was obvious Jason has a great passion for wildlife. I would 100% recommend captain zodiac tours. It was a lifetime memory for the family.

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Kenhd6320ao

Oct 7, 2024

👍👍👍 - Sunday Oct 6, 2024 Great experience! Right out of the gate saw Dolphins and a large pod of short fin pilot whales surrounded the boat - awesome. Riding the rail of a zodiac even on a perfectly calm morning takes some getting used to but on the way back was relaxed even though the ocean was slightly rougher - I.e., got used to it and was no big deal. The snorkeling in the bay was spectacular, got there b4 crowd, abundant sea life (put Hanauma Bay in Oahu to shame). Captain Rick and Devante (hope I got the names right) were professional, entertaining and good hosts. Highly recommend!

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U6016sxlj

Sep 27, 2024

Loved the snorkeling! - Great boat ride! Good snorkeling. Saw lots of sealife in a nice quiet bay. Captain was most congenial and informative on island points of interest from the water.

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Travel53718931372

Sep 25, 2024

Snorkeling at Kona - This was a five hour snorkeling tour. Chuck was our captain and he did an excellent job. We snorkeled close to the Captain Cook memorial statue (approx. 20 miles from the harbor where we started the tour). The fish and other sea life was plentiful. Chuck was an excellent captain....very "laid back" and attentive to our needs. He was able to provide a lot of information/history about the area. And since he'd lived in the area for a number a years he knew where to go to show us things along the coast that I'm sure many other tours might miss. We saw lava tubes, dolphins, black crabs, and other sea life that other tours might not see. I would definitely recommend this tour.

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Seaside49312223765

Sep 22, 2024

Best tour we have been on yet! - This boat tour was one of the best adventures our family has ever been on. Captain Chuck was knowledgeable, friendly, and laid back. He was flexible and helped our group get the most out of our time. We saw a large pod of dolphins that put on a show for us 20 minutes into the tour! My wife and I had the best snorkeling dives ever and Captain Chuck helped us with our 4 year old so we could get the most time in the water. When we got back on the boat they were singing songs and having lunch. Book it and have fun, worth every penny!

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