Tours/Big Island of Hawaii/Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
Viator · group up to 18 pax

Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

4.6(1,584)Big Island of Hawaii1 hour
VIATOR4.5(792)TRIPADVISOR4.7(792)

Description

Captain Cook Snorkel Tour ! What Makes Our Daytime Snorkel to Kealakekua Bay / Captain Cook monument Unique Fast, agile Zodiac RIB boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to the bay quickly and allows access to hidden sea caves, lava tubes, and scenic coastline features Small group size ensures a personal, uncrowded experience—unlike big boats carrying 30 to 80 people Snorkel the pristine coral reefs at Kealakekua Bay, a protected marine sanctuary and historic site of the Captain Cook Monument Opportunity to explore areas larger boats can’t reach, including caves and cove topography Chance sightings of wild dolphins or whales during your ride along the coast. Wildlife not guaranteed Fresh pineapple and bottled water included, adding comfort and hospitality to the adventure Locally owned, family-run company focused on guest experience, safety, and cultural respect

Tour Options

Ride Along - NOT snorkeling
  • Staying on the boat ONLY
Snorkeling in the water

Highlights

Bottled water
Snacks
Snorkel Tour
Mask & Snorkel

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Snorkel Tour
Mask & Snorkel
Not included
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Private Tour

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Maximum weight cannot exceed 300lbs per person.

Reviews(1,584)

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Kerry_D
August 19, 2026
Spinner dolphins and amazing fish

What an incredible morning. As we were leaving the harbor we were greeted by a pod of spinner dolphins, some were sleeping, some were playing. The snorkeling was amazing. I saw so many fish I haven’t ever seen in Hawaii. Another pod of spinner dolphins were in the cove were snorkeled. On the way back to the Harbor, looking at the cliffs and learning about the history of that part of the big island was very educational. I really enjoyed this tour

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Julie_J
August 19, 2026
Amazing!

We traveled with Koa, Jake, and Darren hooked us up with gear before the trip. The trip was amazing, the speedboat is fun, and the guys made it special by teaching us stories about the place around us. We saw so many beautiful fish around the coral reef! Thank you for an amazing experience!

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John_M
August 17, 2026
Services not provided for The GoPro I rented. Kept my money and didn't provide the video. No reponse at all to inquiries

Rented Go Pro never received the video and I get no repsonse from calls or text messages. $60 stolen... I don't recommend this company. Book through your resort instead.

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Michallynn_H
August 17, 2026
Eric and Chip did a great...

Eric and Chip did a great job navigating the trip and sharing stories of the land! Snorkeling was beautiful and it was nice to be on the early boat before the bay got crowded. Boat was a lot of fun but definitely a adventure boat, not a leisure boat!

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Passenger65219522539
August 15, 2026
Great, great snorkeling experience

The snorkeling experience was amazing! Captain Koa and Lucas made the experience exciting and informative. I would highly recommend this company for anyone wishing for a well run, exciting and informative journey!

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R597CUpaulc
August 14, 2026
Snorkeling trip

We did an afternoon trip with Eric and Chip who sped us off to the coral reef at full speed great fun. Great snorkeling saw quite a few fish, grab a float makes life easier. Pineapple snack was delious, then full speed along the coast line back to base Eric and Chip were knowledgeable and entertaining.Minor moan ladder onto boat from the sea could have been a bit longer for easier access. Great afternoon had by all

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atI6159FM
August 13, 2026
Trip u don’t wanna miss

Koa and Jake made our day on this trip! Boat ride had my 15yo old all dimples!! Snorkel was amazing! A++++++

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Benicia_H
August 12, 2026
Overall a GREAT experience

Our tour guides made the trip AWESOME! Koa and Lucas were very knowledgeable, explained safety and set expectations early. Everything was on time and the hospitality was great. The early AM trip was the best, we saw spinner dolphins and flying fish. Definitely recommend this snorkeling excursions and if you can pick your guides, Koa and Lucas for sure!

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heatherdE8194IC
August 12, 2026
Just do it! So fun!

This was such an awesome experience! Koa and Jake are absolutely amazing tour guides . Very knowledgeable but not in a way where you want to nap! They make the entire experience super fun! My daughter and I had snorkeled on our own in morning and saw a lot of fish so while I was really looking forward to the excursion I wasn’t expecting the snorkeling to be much different. I was so wrong! Tons of different types of fish and lots of fish much larger than we saw in the morning. Plus Koas boat driving skills and his personality definitely made it one of our favorite excursions so far!

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Craig_V
August 9, 2026
Snorkeling adventure was amazing, I was even able to see a rare eagle ray that was super majestic.I would absolutely do

The guide was amazing.They were both very awesome i would highly recommend going on this tour. Super knowledgeable and excellent timing.

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