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Step aboard a private charter from Kailua-Kona for a customizable snorkel trip to captain cook monument and reef sites. Expect guided snorkeling, turtles, clear water, and a crew that provides gear, lunch, and GoPro footage.
Step aboard a private charter from Kailua-Kona for a customizable snorkel trip to captain cook monument and reef sites. Expect guided snorkeling, turtles, clear water, and a crew that provides gear, lunch, and GoPro footage.
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Operated by Ocean Blue Kona · Kailua-Kona, HI
The bow cuts out of Kailua-Kona Harbor as trade winds press warm salt against your face. On UliUli Moana the day stretches wide: coffee and fruit on deck, a captain tuning the motor, and the shoreline sliding away into blue. Dolphins often run the bow wave; the ocean seems to dare you to follow.
moderate.
4 hours.
Basic swimming ability required; comfortable getting on/off a small boat and snorkeling at surface; not strenuous.
Most charters board at Kailua‑Kona Harbor; exact boarding directions are provided after booking.
Yes — masks, snorkels, fins, and a guide to fit equipment are provided; guests may bring personal gear.
Participants should be comfortable in the water and able to float with a mask; life vests are available and the crew accommodates varying abilities.
Common sightings include green sea turtles, colorful reef fish, occasional spinner dolphins, and healthy coral formations.
Kealakekua Bay is the site of the Captain James Cook Monument marking first sustained contact between Hawaiians and Europeans and sits within a protected marine area.
This coastline includes designated marine sanctuaries and reef protections; use reef‑safe sunscreen, do not touch coral or wildlife, and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
Ocean Blue Kona operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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