Kona Afternoon Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay
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Depart Keauhou Bay at 2:00 PM aboard the Hoku Nui — Sea Paradise’s 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran — and sail to the World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay, a Marine Life Conservation District on the Kona Coast. Kealakekua Bay has been protected since 1969. No fishing. No anchoring. The result: coral reef health and marine life density that general-access snorkel sites cannot match. Sea Paradise has been sailing here since 1985. What you may see: spinner dolphins at the bay entrance, spotted eagle rays, Moorish idols, yellow tang, humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa (Hawaii’s state fish), Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu), and moray eels throughout the reef. Marine naturalist crew run a full reef briefing before the snorkel. The afternoon trade winds create excellent sailing conditions on the return passage to Keauhou Bay — the sail back is consistently one of the highlights of the afternoon tour. Returns approximately 5:00 PM. This tour does not stop at the Red Hill Area.
Your experience
Stop 1
Departure and Return Location
Stop 2
Snorkel in the pristine waters near the Captain Cook Monument in the marine sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay.
Stop 3
Snorkel in the pristine waters near the Captain Cook Monument.
What’s included
- Filtered Water
- Reef Safe Sunscreen
- Marine Naturalist briefing
- All snorkel gear (mask, fins, flotation noodle)
- Snacks
Not included
- Gratuities not included but greatly appreciated
- Alcoholic beverages are available onboard for additional charge with a credit card purchase only
- Due to safety concerns we do not allow full face masks on our tours
Meeting and pickup
Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Check in 1:45 PM. Departs 2:00 PM. Returns ~5:00 PM.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All snorkeling guests must be confident swimmers.
- Non-swimmers may not enter the water on any tours.
- Review health guidelines at seaparadise.com/medical/ before booking. All guests sign a release form before boarding.
- The Afternoon Snorkel Tour is family-friendly for all confident swimmers.
- Children must wear life jackets.
- Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on day tours (Morning and Afternoon Snorkel).
- The Hoku Nui motor-sails when there is no wind
- Swimming and water safety: For the safety of all guests, the captain and crew may reserve the right to remove a guest from the water, if they determine the guest’s swimming ability or current conditions pose a safety risk. All guests must follow Captain and crew instructions while participating in water activities.
- Advise Staff of any Dietary Restrictions 48 hrs prior to tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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