Small Group Tour Description

This tour departs from beautiful Keauhou Bay just 15 minutes south of downtown Kailua-Kona. Guests ages 5 to 70 who are good swimmers, in good health and have a strong fitness level are welcome. After leaving dock we'll cruise along the beautiful and rugged Kona coast to one of the best snorkeling destinations in all of Hawaii - Captain Cook Monument. It's a nice boat ride and snorkeling is not required on the trip. Non-snorkelers and/or non-swimmers can save $10 by choosing our "Ride along Rate".

The short ride to the bay is a scenic one with mountain and coastal views and you'll snorkel an hour+ at Captain Cook Monument, one of Hawaii's very best snorkeling destinations. If sensitive to seasickness, guests are happy to hear the short boat ride prevents most people from seasickness.

Along the way - we may spot Hawaiian spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, humpback whales (Winter), flying fish or turtles! It's different every day and we'll share with you our love of the area. After the boat ride along the coast you will enjoy entering the calm waters of Kealakekua Bay for snorkeling in 80 degree warm and clear ocean water. You will love swimming above coral reefs and with tropical fish in this underwater world with 100' visibility!

We provide quality snorkel gear, drinks/snacks and floatation. You should bring towels, long sleeve t-shirt or sunblock, a hat and sunglasses.

Snorkeling and a great boat ride is featured on this trip. There is an abundance of sea life including:

• Tropical fish
• Coral reef
• Hawaiian spinner dolphins
• Turtles
• Humpback whales (seasonal)
• Manta Rays

Entering the calm waters of Kealakekua Bay you will snorkel with tropical fish, above coral gardens and with luck watch Hawaiian spinner dolphins, green sea turtles & humpback whales (During whale watching season - November to March).

See where the famous explorer James Cook first arrived in Hawaii. Visit the site of historic Ka`awaloa village and Hawaiian Royalty.

No snorkeling Experience Necessary – Beginning snorkelers and Children are Welcome to ride along on our dolphin and snorkel excursions, but please note all guests entering the water to swim or snorkel must be good swimmers and/or comfortable in the ocean. Flotation provided are bouyant pool noodles and if requested ahead by text - swim lifejackets or waist floats. Trips depart at 8:30am and 12pm.