Kealakekua Bay: Intimate Speed Boat Snorkel Experience with Dolphins, Whales, and Sea Caves
4.7
65 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Embark on an intimate speed boat snorkel experience at Kealakekua Bay. Encounter wild dolphins and whales, snorkel at a coral reef, explore sea caves, and enjoy pineapple and water. Avoid the crowds and have a memorable adventure!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 787100 Kaleiopapa St - Maximum of 14 guests on a Navy Speed Boat!\nAvoid the overcrowded tourist vessels that carry 30 to 100 passengers.\n~Experience encounters with Wild Dolphins & Whales\n(encounters with wildlife are not guaranteed)\n~Snorkel in a vibrant Coral Reef\n~Navigate through Sea Caves, lava tubes, & Coves along the shore via boat\n(entry depth and the ability to visit certain areas are subject to the day’s ocean swell conditions, and some may be bypassed)\n~Enjoy complimentary Pineapple & water\n~All necessary Snorkeling equipment and flotation aids provided\n\n*Please note that the Tour duration is VARIABLE due to factors such as weather conditions and the duration of snorkeling activities.
What's Included
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Complimentary pineapple and water
Additional Information
Experience the thrill of a Navy Speed Boat with a maximum capacity of ~14 guests!
Ditch the overcrowded tourist boats that carry between 30 to 100 people.
~Get up close and personal with Wild Dolphins & Whales
(wildlife sightings are not assured)
~Venture under water to explore the Coral Reef at Kealakekua Bay/Captain Cook’s Monument
~Visit Sea Caves, lava tubes & hidden coves along the coastline with our boat
(depending on the ocean swell conditions of the day, it may determine our level of exploration & we might have to bypass a few)*
~Complimentary Pineapples & water
~Snorkeling gear & buoyancy aids provided
The timing of the tour is NOT FIXED during this escapade!
Our boat is speedy and it only requires 15 - 20 minutes to reach our snorkeling spot at the bay!
Our return journey covering the coastline topography can extend up to 30 minutes!
Contrastingly, other boats loaded with 30 to 100 guests travel very slowly, taking them 1 to 2 hours each way and they miss out on the coastline topography spots!
*We deliver an hour of snorkeling time - subject to an early departure or extended stay, as preferred by all the guests!
- Basic swimming skills are required
- Previous snorkeling experience is required
- Guests must be able to independently climb up a boat ladder
- Guest must be able to converse in English to understand verbal instructions and safety briefings
- Your safety is our priority! If you or anyone in your group would like a lifejacket please contact our reservation line.
- Not recommended for travelers with physical or mobility restrictions
Location
787100 Kaleiopapa St
Kaleiopapa Street
Please arrive 10 min. early.
Address is 78-7138 Kaleiopapa Street.
Look for boat launches / ramps at the bottom of the road & meet at the picnic table by the restrooms.
Park Free along road, NO parking in the long narrow stalls designated for vehicles w/boat trailers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(65 Ratings)
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Andreas
Apr 26, 2024
Navy Seals Coming In! - The ride out was really exciting on the navy seal boat at 35 mph. If you want smooth sailing with drink in hand, this is not for you! We dodged some rocks and then came to the snorkling place. The surface was teeming with dolphins and below were thousands of incredible beautiful and diverse fish. We had plenty of time to circle the loop twice to catch a view of anything we may have missed. On the way back we got a chance to cliff dive: a perfect conclusion to a great 2 & 1/2 hour trip. Eric and his captain were engaging, whitty and gave a lot of history from the region. Anything less would have been boring and Captain Cook Adventures presented an encredibly eventful excursion. The pineapple was great too.
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Vacationbug84
Apr 21, 2024
Amazing! - This was incredible! So exhilarating!! The navy raft made all the difference for the thrill! Guides were awesome and fun!
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Oreo_f
Apr 18, 2024
Amazing - Justin and Eric are great. The speed boat was tons of fun, definitely better than one of those bigger boats. It’s more intimate
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J4365stgregoryw
Apr 17, 2024
Fun snorkeling experience - Great trip very exciting and fun it was a fast boat to a bay where captain cook was, lots of great ocean Fish watching and sea scapes
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Nichole_s
Mar 25, 2024
definitely worth every second and cent - All of it was amazing the captain and cocaptain were friendly, and the snorkeling was amazing. They took the time to show us things around the island that were memorable and had historical information.
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Tamrynm2024
Mar 10, 2024
Amazing experiences! - We did two snorkel excursions on the same day with Captain Scott, the Captain Cook daytime snorkel and the night Manta snorkel. I can’t give enough praise for how incredible these were! During the day, not only was our snorkeling amazing, but he made the boat ride so much fun and we saw two whale sightings, including one with an adolescent that was playing and learning how to breach the water! We did another Captain Cook snorkel earlier in the week with a different company, but this is hands down the one you want to use!
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Kanikab787
Mar 1, 2024
Amazing experience - It was breathtaking experience to see all the beautiful fishes. Crew was really helpful and they took care of everyone on the boat
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Ken_r
Mar 17, 2024
The ride to Kalekakua was... - The ride to Kalekakua was very bouncy as there was wind and good size waves,
The place was crowded and you are constantly bumping into people from crowded tour boats.
The coral was very bleached, sadly ,and the fish were not very plentiful maybe because the water was turbid due to wave activity,
The crew was very nice and did their best.
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Ryan_b
Apr 4, 2024
Only 2 hours not 4 - Would give 5 stars, but it’s advertised as a 4 hour excursion but it’s really only 2 hours. They have people waiting at the docks for the next tour so it wasn’t cut short they just book this excursion for only 2 hours. Captain Ryan was excellent. Our kids had a blast. Small boat so it’s not packed with too many people. It would have been nice to know it was such a short trip.
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Bobm723
Mar 16, 2024
Meh... - Snorkeling tour in mid morning. Some fish to see; nothing spectacular. Boat was small/no bathroom at all and despite ad saying there would be granola and other snacks, all we were offered was several wedges of pineapple. The boat has had problems which apparently the owner refuses to fix. Not much information of interest shared by the two staffers, who pretty much took us out, gave brief snorkeling instructions and took us back. Not very engaging.
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