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Big Island Captain Cook Snorkel Tour 4 hr

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10

Very goodTop 14% in Big Island of Hawaii

2,522 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Cruise the Big Island coast, snorkel near the Captain Cook Monument, and enjoy lunch on a four-hour catamaran tour.

About this tour

Set out along the Big Island coast by power catamaran for a four-hour Captain Cook snorkel tour, with ocean scenery, local history, and time in the water. The journey visits Kealakekua Bay, home to the Captain Cook Monument, and may reveal fish, dolphins, seasonal whales, and other marine life. Keep watch for sea caves and historic places tied to stories of ancient Hawaiians.

A professional guide leads the outing, while the snorkeling option includes gear and a flotation device. Lunch features sandwiches and fresh fruit, with snacks, light refreshments, and bottled water also provided. Non-swimmers can ask about the Ride Along option. The tour departs from Honokohau Marina in Kailua-Kona; hotel and cruise ship transfers are not included, so plan to arrive at the marina for check-in.

Choose this Big Island Captain Cook snorkel tour for a relaxed way to experience Kealakekua Bay from the water. Bring any food needed for dietary requirements, then settle in for a coastal cruise and a memorable look at this historic stretch of Hawaii.

Highlights

  • Cruise the Big Island coastline by power catamaran
  • Snorkel in Kealakekua Bay near the Captain Cook Monument
  • Look for fish, dolphins, and seasonal whales
  • Explore sea caves and historic coastal sites
  • Enjoy lunch, snacks, and light refreshments

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Light refreshments
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch with sandwiches and fresh fruit
  • Snorkeling gear and flotation device for the snorkeling option

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off
  • GoPro rental, subject to availability and advance reservation

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Important information

  • Check in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp, 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740; hotel pickup is not included
  • Follow the harbor directions to the pavilion near the small brown-roof building and ICEBOX
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Guests must be in good health, have moderate fitness, be comfortable in the water, and climb a short ladder
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  • A Ride Along option is available for non-swimmers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, advanced pregnancy, or back or neck problems or injuries within the last 3 years
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Guests who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication may be refused service without a refund
  • Bring food for any dietary needs not accommodated by the provided lunch

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour depart?

Check in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp, 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona. Hotel and cruise ship pickup are not included.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 240 minutes.

Is snorkeling gear provided?

Snorkeling gear and a flotation device are included with the snorkeling option.

Can non-swimmers join?

A Ride Along option is available for non-swimmers.

What food is provided?

Lunch includes sandwiches and fresh fruit, along with snacks, light refreshments, and bottled water. Bring food for dietary needs not accommodated by the lunch.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.91 from 2,522 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.5. Top 14% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 14% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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