HAWAII'S BEST SNORKELING TOURS
KONA
4 HOURS
3+
Captain Cook Excursion
Cruise Kona's rugged coast. Swim through warm, clear water's of Big Island's Best Snorkeling spot. Search for Hawaii's unique marine life big & small. Learn the history of Britain's greatest explorer. Soak up the warm tropical sun in gorgeous turquoise waters near the towering cliffs of Kealakekua Bay.
KONA
2 HOURS
5+
$139
Manta Ray Snorkel Package15% off
Book a Manta Ray night snorkel tour, Kona's most popular nighttime activity, & receive 15% off a Captain Cook snorkeling tour! The Kona manta ray snorkel is The Big Island's most unique and popular aquatic activity. Hang on to our light board and watch the mantas feast on plankton right before your eyes!
DISCOVER CAPTAIN COOK SNORKELING TOURS
Offering Daily snorkel tours to the Big Island of Hawai'i's Historic Captain Cook Monument. Join us for an unforgettable experience exploring vibrant marine life and pristine waters. Our expert guides ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure for all snorkelers.
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The Captain Cook Snorkling Tours Difference
Offering a personal, attentive, safe, and fun-filled experience. Captain Cook Snorkeling Tours is Kona's best snorkeling experience. We provide in-water guides that will show you around the reef. Our guides are highly trained and lifeguard-certified. Our coast-guard inspected vessel is designed to offer a speedy ride along Kona's stunning coastline. We often spot whales, dolphins, & sharks on our tours to and from Kealakekua Bay. Snorkeling is our specialty as we strive to bring you close to the natural beauty of the Big Island's vibrant reefs.
Fish, eels, octopus, and turtles are common sightings on our snorkel excursions. The Kealakekua Bay marine protected area has an abundance of marine life and dramatic cliffs towering over the bay. The stunning visuals accompanied the harrowing tale of Captain Cook's demise top off a memorable excursion with friends & family.
Kealakekua bay snorkeling is some of Hawaii's best snorkeling. It's well protected from the winter swells that can make snorkeling near shore rough on the Big Island. It also often has excellent water clarity. The bay is a wonderfully sheltered place for snorkeling with the reef right below you. As you float on the surface you can watch fish go about their day. Eels will swim or just poke out of the reef for a quick look. Octopus might even show their presence by changing color to make themselves more visible. It's even possible to see larger critters in the water including sharks or rays. Speaking of rays, if you book your Captain Cook snorkeling tour you can choose to ad on a manta ray night snorkeling tour and receive a discount. That's two of the Big Island's top activities to check off the bucket list.
Captain Cook snorkeling tours are about much more than just the snorkeling. The tour begins at Honokohau Harbor near Kona town. As we cruise along the coast, the opportunities to see large marine life are many. Kona is home to 13 different kinds of whales and porpoises and 4 kinds of dolphins. We also have sharks including the enormous whale shark, the world's largest fish. In addition to marine wildlife sightings we also have some interesting trivia and history. The views of the coast along the way provide an educational opportunity to learn about the Island's fascinating history. The cliffs at Kealakekua Bay and Red Hill are towering examples of how the Hawaiian's used the natural landscape for cultural practices.