Tours/Big Island of Hawaii/Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay
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Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay

4.9(159)Big Island of Hawaii1 hour
VIATOR4.9(115)TRIPADVISOR4.9(44)

Description

Set out from Kailua-Kona for a half-day snorkeling activity to Kealakekua Bay/Captain Cook, one of the top snorkeling destinations on the Big Island. Look for dolphins and other marine life in the wild, and then use the provided snorkeling gear upon arrival in Kealakekua Bay. This tour is suitable for all levels of experience and includes a picnic lunch.

Tour Options

Ride Along Option-non Swimming
  • Ride Along Option-Non Swimming: Ride Along Option: 4 hrs cruise along the Kona coast to the Kealakekua, enjoy boat ride with lunch. Enjoy most pristine place Duration: 4 hours: Ride Along Option: 4 hrs cruise along the Kona coast to the Kealakekua, enjoy boat ride with lunch. Enjoy most pristine place Bottled water Light refreshmen: Bottled water Light refreshments Snacks Lunch (sandwiches, fresh fruit) -if any diet restrictions, please bring food specifi
Captain Cook/ Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling

Highlights

Light refreshments
Lunch (sandwiches, fresh fruit) if any diet restrictions, please bring food specific to your needs.
For snorkeling option: Snorkeling gear(mask and snorkel), Fins and floatation device.
Bottled water
Professional Guide
Snacks

What's included

Included
Light refreshments
Lunch (sandwiches, fresh fruit) if any diet restrictions, please bring food specific to your needs.
For snorkeling option: Snorkeling gear(mask and snorkel), Fins and floatation device.
Bottled water
Professional Guide
Snacks
Not included
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Private Tour
Towel and Sunscreen

Traveller Ratings

4.9
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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is tropics here in Hawaii and the weather may change without notice.
  • We operate on the open ocean, water conditions are not always perfect.
  • Bring Motion sickness medicine (Most effective taking pill in the morning and at least an hour before the tour)

Reviews(159)

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Juanita_C
August 13, 2026
We had a great...

We had a great experience!! The crew was awesome and attentive! This is our second time with Hang Loose

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Sarah_C
July 21, 2026
Big Island Fun 2026!!

The captain Lena and her mate were amazing! They made an already beautiful tour very interesting, full of Hawaiian history and tons of fun for my 15 year old grandson!!! Highly recommend this trip!! Beautiful snorkeling and you won't be disappointed!!! Thanks guys!!!🌺🌊🐚🐟🐠🐡

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Erin_C
July 20, 2026
Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

The crew was great and very helpful, the captain filled us in on history of the area which was cool to hear about.

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Janvanj7
July 17, 2026
Excellent from start to finish.

First off (sorry) I’m poor with names. Captain (99.9999%) sure Jayden and his crew were amazing. We booked the 8an morning tour so we’d have the rest of the day available. However due to 16 year old teenager arrived 5 minutes late. Luckily other people were still checking in. We tried to phone but only had a UK number not a direct number which may of been an issue if everyone else was booked in. Besides that the check in was easy little chat with the captain and we were directed to the boat. Jayden started off with a briefing and away we went. Crisps, water and sprite were available on the way. We arrived in Captain cook bay in around 30 minutes. A little briefing on what to do and not to do in the bay. Howe some clown (me) didn’t listen and attempted to climb up to see the monument. After being whistled I realised. The swim is around 50 yards to the pristine coral. Fish everywhere. Too many to mention. Nearly 2 hours in the bay snorkelling was allowed. The boat had a slide and diving, jumping, bombing etc off the top deck. Food was abound. Plenty to eat. Ciabatta with chicken, cheese and others fillings which I didn’t know. Very fresh and very tasty. Pickled gherkins and dips to go with it. There was lots and lots of them so nobody went short. They just kept putting more and more out. There was pineapple too which I was informed was very nice. I missed out on it as I was too busy snorkelling. I’m guessing if I asked there would have been some available. The ride back Jayden stopped a few times to give us some facts about the bays, wildlife, historical and cultural information. I found it very informative. I would highly recommend this trip as it was excellent. Music was nice and chilled too. In the water one of the only things I didn’t see what a turtle. However on arrival ung back to the harbour Jayden gave us instructions on exactly where to find them. Best part of that was it was a 5 minute walk. We seen 4 in the bay he directed us to. Final thing, as we turned up late I parked in the wrong area and received a $40 dollar fine. Had we been in time I could have read the signs. Our fault but we didn’t let it spoil a great morning out.

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suzannen864
July 5, 2026
The total snorkeling package

This was the perfect snorkeling experience! Our captain, Bruce, was very knowledgeable about the history of the island as well as the ocean wildlife. We were able to snorkel for about 2 hours and had a tasty lunch while in the bay. A bonus for our kids was that the boat came equipped with a diving platform and slide, which they took advantage of. Shipmates Bruno and Jordan were very kind and helpful.

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Jennifer_C
June 30, 2026
Excellent tour

Beautiful ride to see the whole side of the island to the bay. The captain was very knowledgeable about the island. The food was good. They spent a lot of time in the Captain Cook snorkeling area. You got to jump off the boat or use the slide, which was a lot of fun for the family. He gave us a good view of the waves coming back from the cove. I would highly recommend this tour.

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Alyssa_B
June 22, 2026
Great crew and boat. Informative and entertaining

Be on time so you don’t hold up everyone else’s experience. Tip your crew, they are amazing! Worth the time

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Brandon_M
June 19, 2026
Captain Cook snorkel

Such a fun adventure and our two crew members will live in our memories forever they were both so good. I’m a bit older (50) and everyone feels younger and they two young guys were hilarious and making us all smile and laugh all day.

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915haileeg
June 18, 2026
Amazing Experience!

Amazing experience with Aleo and Kelly. Saw some amazing spinner dolphins on our way to Captain Cook saw some beautiful fish and learned about the history of the area. Me and my family had an unforgettable time!

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David T
June 17, 2026
Great Snorkeling on the Big Island

Had a great time on the Hang Loose Captain Cook Bay snorkeling trip. We saw a variety of fish and corals and the staff were super friendly. My family had a lot of fun jumping from the second story of the boat into the ocean and with the water slide.

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