Big Island: 5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter

4.9 (7 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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4.9

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About this activity

Perfect for all size of couples, families or extended families. Experience Kealakekua Bay, the best place to snorkel on the Big Island or find a totally new and secluded snorkel area.

Choose whether you'd like to focus more heavily on world-class snorkeling, wildlife searching, or private spots.

After snorkeling, your captain has lunch and beverages for you. Hear all about the history of the area, the Captain Cook story. On the return trip, we hug the rugged coastline, and explore places Zodiacs with shallow drafts can get into! We show you natural blowholes, exposed lava tubes, and sea caves!

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: Japanese
Guide: English
Operated by: Captain Zodiac

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch: gourmet wrap turkey sandwiches (let us know dietary restrictions)
Included: RX masks -2, -3, -4, -5 for nearside
Included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Use of Snorkelling equipment
Included: Carbonated beverages: coke, diet coke, tropical juices, refill station for reusable water bottles
Included: Snacks: chips and cookies
Included: flotation vest and noodles

Not included

Not included: Pick up/Drop off -must meet at office in Honokohau harbor

Itinerary

Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor

15 min

Explore the offshore ocean world of Kailua-Kona on your way to snorkel Kealakekua bay.
Kailua-Kona

45 min

Cruise down the coastline looking at the island from your boat, looking for marine life.
Kealakekua Bay

2 hours

It is a marine preserve and the best snorkel spot in the state of Hawaii. When you come around the point, the Captain Cook monument will come into view. Because the Big Island of Hawaii is so young geologically, there is no dirt, sand or run-off in the bay. Here you will spend as long as you want snorkeling and exploring the reef. Captain Zodiac provides all snorkel gear, including Rx masks and flotation devices.
Captain Cook

one hour

Explore the Southern coastline of our island, with older lava flows, secluded areas and more geological features.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our office is located in Blue roof building where the restaurant Harbor House is. Turn on to Kealakehe parkway make your first RIGHT, then second LEFT into a parking lot surrounded by chainlink fencing.

End point

Our office is located in Blue roof building where the restaurant Harbor House is. Turn on to Kealakehe parkway make your first RIGHT, then second LEFT into a parking lot surrounded by chainlink fencing.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
No guests under the age of 4 years old
This is a fun, bouncy Zodiac experience – not for folks with serious back or neck issues, and we sadly must restrict bookings from pregnant guests. Safety first.