Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument
Overview
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3 hours
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A three hour tour you won't want to miss! Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava flows. As you arrive at the "World Famous Captain Cook Monument" your snorkeling adventure will begin in the turquoise waters and vibrant reef of the marine sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay. Make sure to bring an underwater camera to capture the colorful schools of fish, pods of spinner dolphins that are also commonly spotted in the bay. “Hawaii The Big Island Revealed” guide book says, “snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay near the monument is perhaps the best you will find anywhere in the state”.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Depart from Keauhou Bay. En route to your snorkel destination, relax and enjoy the views of the Hawaiian coastline. Snorkel in the pristine waters near the Captain Cook Monument in the marine sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay.
Options
Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument
What‘s Included
Masks, Fins, Snorkels, Flotation Noodles
Soda/Pop
Filtered Water
Reef Safe Sunscreen
Snacks
Snorkeling
Gratuity is not included but greatly appreciated
Alcoholic beverages are available onboard for additional charge with a credit card purchase only
Due to safety concerns we do not allow full face masks on our tours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
250 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Time!
Anita N,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time. Our captain and crew went the extra mile for everyone, taking extra time with the beginners to make sure they were fully comfortable and at ease.
Sail and snorkel don't play well together.
20pn,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a good time on the Snorkel trip, the afternoon sail part of the tour did not happen which was very disappointing. We were told it would take too long as it wasn't a windy day. Ok, not sailors of the Pacific, but we do sail, and that was a perfect sail day. So I would say if you want to sail, maybe just focus on that and leave out the snorkel part. Otherwise the crew was great, snorkel area ok and motoring was very comfortable and scenic.
Big Island Kona/Amazing Snorkeling
Sara D,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing. The crew was excellent. Very friendly, very knowledgeable and very attentive. The history provided was fascinating!
Fantastic time, great team!
marylL6389WQ,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Sea Paradise, so we did it a second time in the same trip! The boat was comfortable and the crew was engaging, friendly and knowledgeable. The equipment is well maintained and sanitized, and we were allowed 45 minutes in the water. If you've not snorkeled Kealakekua Bay, you'll be pleasantly by the clear ocean water and abundance of tropical fish!
Courteous crew, beautiful sailing boat, clear water for snorkeling
593jeremyc,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The crew were so amazing. I noticed that they took time to call the people who did not arrive at the check in. On the boat, they took their time helping my family and others to put on snorkel (shout out to Myrissa for being above and beyond). All other crew members were excellent. They offered clean water shower when we got up from the bay. They described clearly where to see water. They even explained to me a smaller white spotted eagle ray. I'm attaching a photo of fish that the crew showed me.
Fun sail and snorkeling
Lisa A,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. The crew was amazing. There were two bathrooms onboard, big enough to change in. Very roomy and clean. Snacks, sodas and water are provided. Snorkeling was fun. Lots of fish to see.
Sail and snorkeling on the sea paradise
Michael H,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We arrived and the crew explained everything clearly. They were very professional and attentive to our needs, they made sure the equipment fit correctly
The 3 girl crew was...
Rebecca b,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The 3 girl crew was awesome. Very informative and fun. They made even the newbies feel comfortable to be willing to try.
Great Snorkel and Boat Ride for Babymoon at 6 Months Pregnant
Emily G,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I came to the Big Island for our babymoon. We normally love to scuba dive, but couldn’t (for obvious reasons), so we decided to snorkel instead! After researching different groups, we decided on the afternoon sail and snorkel, and I’m so glad we did! It was a beautiful, smooth ride to our snorkel spot, and they offered fresh fruit and drinks to everyone. They also provided reef safe sunscreen! (Apparently the “reef safe” Beach Bum kind I ordered on Amazon is actually not reef safe unfortunately…) They were so nice with me being pregnant, and even involved our little guy in a cultural experience before getting in the water! We had the perfect amount of time to swim and saw lots of beautiful fish! On the way back, we had chips and drinks and enjoyed laying in the net at the front of the boat. Our guides were so helpful and patient as several people had never snorkeled before. They carefully explained everything to them. I couldn’t recommend this tour more! If you’re looking for a snorkel tour in the Kona area, look no further!
Great snorkeling option if you can only spend half a day
GeneAZ,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our afternoon sail & snorkel tour. Our snorkeling experience is limited and the crew from Sea Paradise were so helpful and made it a memorable experience for us. The crew provided safety and educational briefings and we felt very comfortable by the time we entered the water. Of the three hours, we snorkeled for almost an hour at the reef near the Captain Cook monument and it was fascinating to see the many varieties of fish. We were surprised how fast the snorkeling time went, but it seemed just the right to see all that we wanted. If you're very experienced and want extensive snorkeling time, this might not be a good cruise for you. However, it was perfect for us.
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