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Captain Cook / Kealakekua Bay Cruise: Explore Sea Caves and Discover Ancient Hawaiian Legends
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1,504 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Embark on a Captain Cook / Kealakekua Bay Cruise and immerse yourself in the beauty of Hawaii. Explore sea caves, encounter marine life, and learn about ancient Hawaiian legends. Join us for a guided tour and experience the true essence of paradise.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Honokohau Small Boat Harbor - Cruise coastline and explore sea caves and other historical areas where ancient Hawaiians made history and created legends. Join us for a guided tour to Kealakekua Bay and watch wild marine life as we travel, such as dolphins or whales (seasonal). Lunch is served while enjoying the beauty of the Bay.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Light refreshments
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch provided (please specify dietary restrictions)
- Snorkeling gear included for snorkeling option
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (NOT included in this tour. Please be sure to check-in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740)
- GoPro rental (upon availability -call to reserve)
Additional Information
Journey along the shoreline, observing the variety of sea creatures including fish, dolphins, seasonal whales and other aquatic life we may encounter. Discover sea caves and historical sites of significance to the ancient Hawaiians, whose tales and traditions are continuously shared with native children and annual visitors. Participate in a well-guided tour of Kealakekua Bay, home to the Captain Cook Monument. Embrace the Hawaiian lifestyle, partaking in activities the locals enjoy in their picturesque paradise. Living in sheer bliss.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is NOT included. Please be sure to check-in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multilingual guide English and Japanese (upon availability)
- Must be in good health and fit condition, must be able to climb a short ladder
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Must be comfortable in the water, be comfortable using floatation if needed (we have Ride Along option available for non-swimmers)
- Not recommended for pregnant women in an advanced pregnancy
- Not recommended for participants with back or neck problems or injuries within the last 3 years
Location
Hang Loose Boat Tours
Kealakehe Parkway
After turning into the harbor, TAKE the very first road to the RIGHT. Follow the road, pass Gentry's Kona Marine and a small gas station -Sea Store and Deli on the left, then TURN LEFT. As you drive in, you will see a small brown roof building to the right (restrooms). Meet crew under the pavilion.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1504 Ratings)
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Marc
Jun 12, 2024
Best Company By Far! - This is our second time we’ve gone with Hang Loose to snorkel at Captain Cook and they never disappoint. They have the kindest, most helpful captain and crew, and make sure everyone is comfortable and having a good time.
The boat ride to and from Captain Cook is a blast. The snorkeling is amazing and we took full advantage of the jumping platform and slide on the boat. After snorkeling, they offer delicious sandwiches, snacks, fruit and beverages. Without a doubt, my family and I will go with Hang Loose anytime we are on the Island!
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Amphibolostylous
Jun 9, 2024
Hang Loose wins again! - Easy, comfortable trip in a smooth catamaran with spinner dolphins to start us out. The snorkeling area is calm - good for beginners - and with enough fish tv for everyone. We had some extra stops at lava tubes on the way back. Aidan and Kiwame were great tour leaders!
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Camilla_d
Jun 9, 2024
Beautiful experience. - Definitely worth it for the sightseeing and for the best snorkeling experience. The staff was patient, attentive, and kind. The food was also good.
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Camille_o
Jun 9, 2024
Excellent experience - Aiden & Kiwami we're excellent tour guides. Aiden assured us we were going to have a great time, he was very entertaining & shared done important facts about the island, made a stops on the way back to caves that provided photo opportunities & when he dropped us at the dock he told us to take a trail near the dock to see turtles. Kiwami was an excellent host making sure to fit each person for snorkel gear, serving snacks & lunch, helped us on & off the boat at the snorkel location and offered to take photos in addition to asking us if we were ok or needed something. The overall experience was great & worth the price.
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Natalia_c
Jun 6, 2024
Bucket list approved!! - Amazing trip and wonderful crew! Must do activity. We had a great time from beginning to end. We had both scuba and no scuba and all enjoyed.
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David_w
Jun 5, 2024
Awesome sauce - What an amazing time. Crew was awesome and it was just what was needed. We recommend highly.
It seemed like forever in the water. Food was great and music was spot on
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Hxzfyr2xv7
Jun 5, 2024
Don’t pass this up! - Being welcomed with comedy from the crew right off the bat was great. Seeing fish and some dolphin just made it A1! I’d definitely pay again to experience this and add it to fun memories.
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Maria_w
Jun 4, 2024
The Best Tour ever!! - This tour was the best!! Very clean . The staff is amazingly friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed it very much. The food is super good and there was plenty for everybody you can go for 2nd or 3rd helping !!! We will go with this tour again in the future !!
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Jeremy_s
Jun 3, 2024
Amazing and fun snorkeling boat ride! - It was fun to learn a little history on the island and Captain Cook - seeing the spinner dolphins, turtle and tiger shark were bonuses!
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Ema_f
Jun 3, 2024
Highlight of our trip - We absolutely loved our four-hour boat- snorkeling trip. It was the highlight of our trip! We had a family of 13 that attended from ages 9-68 and it was a blast. The last 35 minutes of the trip the kids were permitted to co-drive and it made their whole day. We snorkeled, danced, swam, went down the waterslide and jumped off the boat. Hang-loose boat tours were the best!!!
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