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Kona Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument 4 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10

Very goodTop 10% in Big Island of Hawaii

542 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 4 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Sail from Keauhou Bay to Captain Cook Monument for a guided reef snorkel, with breakfast, lunch, and gear included.

About this tour

Set out from Keauhou Bay for a morning sail along the Kona coast to the Captain Cook Monument. This Kona morning snorkel brings you to the clear waters of Kealakekua Bay, a marine sanctuary known for colorful reef fish and visited by spinner dolphins.

After a marine naturalist briefing, slip into the water with the provided mask, fins, and flotation noodle to explore the reef. The crew supervises water activities and may ask guests to leave the water if swimming ability or conditions raise safety concerns. The outing lasts 270 minutes, with continental breakfast, snacks, and a deli-style buffet lunch included. Reef-safe sunscreen is also provided.

Meet at the Keauhou Bay finger pier in Kailua-Kona for an 8:15 AM check-in and 8:30 AM departure; the boat returns around 1:00 PM. All snorkelers must know how to swim, and full-face masks are not permitted. Choose this Kona morning snorkel to pair a coastal sail with time among the marine life of Kealakekua Bay.

Highlights

  • Sail along the Kona coastline to the Captain Cook Monument
  • Snorkel among colorful fish in Kealakekua Bay’s marine sanctuary
  • Look for pods of spinner dolphins
  • Learn about marine life with a naturalist briefing

What's included

Included

  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Snacks
  • Snorkel gear: mask, fins, and flotation noodle
  • Deli-style buffet lunch
  • Marine naturalist briefing
  • Continental breakfast

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages, available for purchase onboard by credit card

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Important information

  • All snorkelers must know how to swim; non-swimmers may not enter the water
  • The captain and crew may remove guests from the water if swimming ability or conditions pose a safety risk
  • Follow all captain and crew instructions during water activities
  • Full-face masks are not allowed
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  • Advise staff of dietary restrictions at least 24 hours before the tour
  • Meet at Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
  • Check in at 8:15 AM; departs at 8:30 AM and returns around 1:00 PM
  • The Hoku Nui motor-sails when there is no wind

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour depart?

Meet at the Keauhou Bay finger pier at the end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street in Kailua-Kona.

What time does the tour depart and return?

Check in at 8:15 AM. The tour departs at 8:30 AM and returns around 1:00 PM.

Do I need to know how to swim?

Yes. All snorkelers must know how to swim, and non-swimmers may not enter the water.

Are full-face snorkel masks allowed?

No. Full-face masks are not allowed on the tour.

Can I buy alcohol onboard?

Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on day tours, with credit card payment only.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.91 on Viator and 4.95 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.7. Top 10% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 10% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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