Seaquest Rafting: Snorkeling & Wildlife Tour in Hilo, Hawaii

Deluxe Morning: Snorkel Kealakekua Bay & Honaunau

2 spectacular and pristine snorkeling locations

Our original tour that we have been operating for over 26 years. Take in the Big Island of Hawai’i as you haven’t before, and experience two of South Kona’s most precious treasures – Pu’uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay. Listen as the captains relays stories detailing the rich cultural and geological history of the Island. Explore the sea caves, lava tubes and diverse marine life that are abundant off of the shores of Kona. Snack on tropical fruit, local chips and chocolate covered macadamia nuts. With a maximum of only 14 guests per tour, the Deluxe Morning Adventure is a personal and unique adventure not to be missed.

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay (Capt. Cook Monument)
Snorkel Honaunau Bay (Place of Refuge)
Tropical Snacks, Juice, and Water
Explore Sea Caves & Lava Tubes
Watch for Dolphins & Whales
Check-In 7:45 AM – Depart 8:00 AM – Return Noon
Duration: 4 Hours
Ages 5+
Children’s rate applies to ages 5-12
Restrictions: We cannot accept any participants with back or neck problems and pregnant women.

Night Mantas: Snorkeling at Night in the Warm Kona Waters

The experience of a lifetime

Go home and tell your family and friends that you did something they’ll never believe- you participated in a feeding frenzy in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean in the darkness of night with creatures as large as 16ft across and weighing 1000lbs. The Travel Channel named this tour one of the 10 things you must do in your lifetime, and they would be correct. An amazing and unique experience that may only be done at 3 places on the entire planet.

Sea Quest’s check-in and point of departure are just minutes from the Island’s most successful and consistent manta ray viewing location. These graceful and glorious giants soar beneath you as you leisurely and safely view them from above, just feet from the boat and the mouth of Keauhou Bay. A nocturnal ballet you won’t soon forget.

Snorkel With Manta Rays… At Night!
Hot Chocolate and Cookies
Wetsuits & Flotation Devices Provided
Snorkel Gear (Including Rx Masks) Included
Check-in Varies Seasonally: Currently 6:45 PM & 8:15 PM (please refer to your confirmation email or ticket)
Tour Duration: 1.5 Hours
Ages 7+
This tour goes rain or shine
Previous swimming & snorkeling experience necessary

What if we don’t see any mantas?

Not seeing manta rays is an extremely rare occurrence, and since the manta rays are obviously wild animals, we have no control over the matter. We cannot predict if we will see them on any given night or at any particular tour time. Should you not see ANY manta rays on our Night Manta Experience, you are welcome to come back out with us again during the same vacation, based on availability, totally free of charge. No refunds are provided due to a lack of manta rays. If you made your reservation through a partner program, we would encourage you to familiarize yourself with their cancellation policy as well as that would apply.

Expedition South Kona: Snorkel South Kona

Imagine…..Three snorkeling locations in one sparkling Kona day

Journey 22 miles down South. Perhaps you’ll visit a black sand beach and have it all to yourselves. Maybe a stone arch or a spectacular lava rock formation formed thousands of years ago by a young Mt. Hualalai. Pilot whales as long as your boat swimming along side you, Hawaiian spinner dolphins playing in your wake. The diverse marine life abounds.

The Expedition South Kona includes culturally significant and visually spectacular snorkeling in locations such as Pu’uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay, the pathway of the Gods. Enjoy lunch in the shade of the canopy within view of the monument to Captain Cook, with the cliffs of the bay soaring above you. Explore the Southern coast of the Big Island, and see things the majority of people who visit our sacred Island do not.

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay (Capt. Cook Monument)
Snorkel Honaunau Bay (Place of Refuge)
Snorkel a Third Remote, Inaccessible Location
Tropical Snacks, Juice, and Water
Deli Lunch
Explore Sea Caves & Lava Tubes
Explore the South Kona Coastline – 35 Mile Roundtrip
Watch for Dolphins & Whales
Shade & Sun Available
Check-In 8:00 AM – Depart 8:15 AM – Return 1:15 PM
Duration: 5 Hours
Ages 5+
Children’s Rate Applies to Ages 5-12
Restrictions: We cannot accept any participants with back or neck problems and pregnant women.

Captain Cook Express: Snorkel Kealakekua Bay, Explore Sea Caves

Snorkel the crystal clear waters of historical Kealakekua Bay and explore sea caves & lava tubes

With the world renowned destination of Kealakekua Bay just minutes from our point of departure, the Captain Cook Express is a personal, exciting, efficient way to see the Bay named one of the world’s best snorkeling locations. Watch wide eyed as the captain maneuvers the vessel into the sea caves and lava tubes at the base of Hualalai. Laugh as dolphins chase your vessel as you zip down the South Kona Coast. Then marvel at the pristine waters and vibrant coral of the sacred and historical Bay we are entrusted with.

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay (Capt. Cook Monument)
Tropical Snacks, Juice, and Water
Explore Sea Caves & Lava Tubes
Watch for Dolphins & Whales
Great Tour for Beginner Snorkelers
Check-In 12:30 PM – Depart 12:45 PM
Return 3:45 PM
Duration: 3 Hours
Ages 5+
Children’s Rate Applies to Ages 5-12
Restrictions: We cannot accept any participants with back or neck problems and pregnant women.

Exclusive Catamaran: Customized Private Charter

A customized private charter with a maximum of 6 passengers.

Spend the clear, sunny morning exploring the diverse marine life and amazing reefs along the Big Island’s South Kona Coast. Both the catamaran and Captain are at your disposal. Search the deep blue waters for Pilot Whales, explore the white sand beaches North of Kona, observe and join Hawaiian spinner dolphins in the warm Kona waters, or snorkel at historic Kealakekua Bay directly in front of the monument to Captain Cook.

If you would prefer to defer to our experienced Captain, we will head South, hugging the coastline and pausing to relay the stories of some of the more fascinating points of interest such as Red Hill, Parrots Cove, and The Grotto among others. All the while, we are scouting for Hawaiian spinner and bottle nose dolphins, both seasonal and resident whales, green sea turtles, whale sharks, rays and more. A wonderfully intimate way to spend a morning on the water.

Six Guests Max
Shade & Sun
Exclusive, Private & Customizable
Snacks, Bottled Water & Juice Provided
Lunch Available
Snorkel Gear Included
Check In 7:45 AM – Depart 8:00 AM
Duration: 4 Hours
Additional Time Available (max 7 hours)
All Ages Welcome