Kona Afternoon Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay

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About this activity

Depart Keauhou Bay at 2:00 PM aboard the Hoku Nui — Sea Paradise’s 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran — and sail to the World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay, a Marine Life Conservation District on the Kona Coast.

Kealakekua Bay has been protected since 1969. No fishing. No anchoring. The result: coral reef health and marine life density that general-access snorkel sites cannot match. Sea Paradise has been sailing here since 1985.

What you may see: spinner dolphins at the bay entrance, spotted eagle rays, Moorish idols, yellow tang, humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa (Hawaii’s state fish), Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu), and moray eels throughout the reef. Marine naturalist crew run a full reef briefing before the snorkel.

The afternoon trade winds create excellent sailing conditions on the return passage to Keauhou Bay — the sail back is consistently one of the highlights of the afternoon tour. Returns approximately 5:00 PM. This tour does not stop at the Red Hill Area.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 49 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Sea Paradise

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Filtered Water
Included: Reef Safe Sunscreen
Included: Marine Naturalist briefing
Included: All snorkel gear (mask, fins, flotation noodle)
Included: Snacks: Maui chips, tropical fruit

Not included

Not included: Gratuities not included but greatly appreciated
Not included: Alcoholic beverages are available onboard for additional charge with a credit card purchase only
Not included: Due to safety concerns we do not allow full face masks on our tours

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

Departure and Return Location
Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve

one hour

Snorkel in the pristine waters near the Captain Cook Monument in the marine sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay.
The Captain Cook Monument

one hour

Snorkel in the pristine waters near the Captain Cook Monument.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Check in 1:45 PM. Departs 2:00 PM. Returns ~5:00 PM.

End point

Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Check in 1:45 PM. Departs 2:00 PM. Returns ~5:00 PM.

Using your ticket

Check in directly at 1:45pm at Keauhou Bay located at the end of Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740. Please do not check in at any buildings. Public restrooms are located on the east side of Kaleiopapa Street near the end parking lot. Restrooms are also onboard our vessel.

(Please allow additional drive time in anticipation of possible traffic delays)

You will be met by crew at the end of the pier approx. 15 minutes prior to departure and will be boarding Hoku Nui which is a 50ft Sailing Catamaran with a blue sail bag.

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All snorkeling guests must be confident swimmers.
Non-swimmers may not enter the water on any tours.
Review health guidelines at seaparadise.com/medical/ before booking. All guests sign a release form before boarding.
The Afternoon Snorkel Tour is family-friendly for all confident swimmers.
Children must wear life jackets.
Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on day tours (Morning and Afternoon Snorkel).
The Hoku Nui motor-sails when there is no wind
Swimming and water safety: For the safety of all guests, the captain and crew may reserve the right to remove a guest from the water, if they determine the guest’s swimming ability or current conditions pose a safety risk. All guests must follow Captain and crew instructions while participating in water activities.
Advise Staff of any Dietary Restrictions 48 hrs prior to tour