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Kona Snorkeling – Beat the Crowd Tour
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Overview
5 hours • 10am • Mon-Fri • Ages 4+
Our destination is Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve and the site of the Captain Cook Monument. This area is one of Hawaii’s premier snorkel spots with incredible visibility and calm conditions.
Time & Duration
5 Hours
- Check In: 9:45am
- Available Monday through Friday
About
Same great tour as the award winning 4-hour AM or PM adventure, but timed to allow you to snorkel with less people at the bay!
Kealakekua Bay is the best place to snorkel on the Big Island of Hawaii. With its crystal clear calm waters, guests to the Big Island naturally gravitate there. With upwards of 300-400 people in the early morning or late afternoon, we have designed this tour to be in Kealakekua between those times, hence “beating the crowd”.
Upon arrival to the bay, guests will be briefed on the bay and snorkeling. They can stay in the water for as long as they like. The crew of the raft will have lunch ready for them when they get out of the water. While eating lunch, the captain will talk about the history of Kealakekua Bay and why the Captain Cook monument was erected here. After, there will be additional time to jump back into the water for a little more snorkeling.
Once everyone is done snorkeling, the same, award winning, coastal tour will begin. Sea caves, lava tubes and blow holes! Spinner dolphins, manta rays, turtles, oh my!
Due to the bouncy nature of our ride however, we do not allow any persons with back or neck problems or pregnant ladies.
What's Included
All snorkel gear, high quality silicone masks, Rx masks, fins, float boards or vests and detailed instruction.
We also include a light deli lunch sandwich (dietary restrictions upon request), chips, cookies, fresh local pineapple, bottled water and soft drinks.
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
Street: 74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy. Ste 16
City: Kailua-Kona
Country: US
Postal Code: 96740
Province: HI
Additional Info
Check-in
- Please arrive 15 min prior to your tour start time
Parking
- There is free public parking in front of our office
What to bring:
- Wear swimsuits
- Light cover-up
- Backpack or small bag with:
- Towels
- Sun protection (including reef safe sunscreen, hats or visors and sunglasses)
- Cameras
- Reusable water bottle (also available for purchase in store)
Notes/Restrictions: No persons with back/neck problems, pregnant ladies or persons whom have had any recent major surgeries are permitted to go on Captain Zodiac.
Please note that it is now mandatory to use only reef safe sun protection in Kealakekua Bay. Always check the ingredients list when purchasing sunscreen, the only active ingredients should be zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Please watch this video about the importance of reef safe sunscreen and help in doing your part to protect the reef for future generations. Click here
Cancellation Policy
We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 48 hours notice of cancellation. For parties of 6 or more, we have a 72-hour cancellation policy. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. We require at least 6 passengers per boat to run our tours, and in the case of a low passenger count we may need to refund or rebook guests. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
