Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour - 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure
Overview
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4 hours
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Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary. Snorkel with a rainbow of tropical fish among beautiful coral gardens in the bay's clear, crystal waters. Enjoy the delightful tropical snacks provided before you head out again, exploring vast sea caves, lava tubes and the rugged beauty of the coastline.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 4 years
What To Expect
Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditions
This is the original rafting company of Hawai'i, with our family run office set up for checking in each of our excursions. Our office allows indoor seating, air conditioning, convenient restrooms, reef safe sunscreen, children entertainment, souvenir shopping and one fluffy friendly golden retriever, if you are missing yours back home.
Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor
This is the original rafting company of Hawai'i, with our family run office set up for checking in each of our excursions. Our office allows indoor seating, air conditioning, convenient restrooms, reef safe sunscreen, children entertainment, souvenir shopping and one fluffy friendly golden retriever, if you are missing yours back home.
Options
Snorkeling Tour
Departure Times: Departs on time; Check-in is 15 minutes before departure
What‘s Included
Potato chips, cookies, water & soft drinks. Offered on the 8:00 AM & 12:45 PM tour
Rafting expedition
Use of snorkel equipment including masks and flotation devices
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
511 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guides! Saw many...
Joanne F,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guides! Saw many colorful fish and enjoyed the experience. One thing to note is the boat ride to the reef area is approximately 45 minutes and bumpy! The ride back was a bit faster and with the increased speed made the ride even more bumpy. If you have back/neck problems this may not be for you. The captain shared some history about the island too which was nice. If in good shape and can withstand the choppy waters this would be highly recommended.
Such a fun and memorable...
Serine Y,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun and memorable trip. The guide shared many facts about Big Island and native culture. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and for the girlies with DDs+, you will need a good sports bra
Great snorkeling tour with excellent guides!
Todd C,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Rick and Shannon were superb guides. We did the beat the crowd tour and it exceeded expectations. The conditions were great and after lunch, there were almost no other tour groups snorkeling. We saw lots of fish, an octopus (thanks, Shannon), and spinner dolphins. Then, on the way back to the harbor, Captain Rick really tried to make the most of our return trip by getting us closer to some whales that were breaching. My wife, teen son and I had our best snorkeling experience yet on this tour. We unanimously recommend this tour!
Amazing snorkeling spot...
Jessica P,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing snorkeling spot and super fun ride out and back! Great for people who don’t mind a bumpy ride.
Great tour with good...
Eric J,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with good information about the island. Plenty of time for snorkeling and nice trip back. Saw dolphins, whale, and sharks in addition to the snorkeling.
Merchant marked Groupon as used, but it was not and I’m not giving refund. Beware with the final sale comment
Curiosity38470132840,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The company canceled not enough people and will not give my money back nor will Groupon Groupon is not cooperating on giving my money back either the gentleman got rude when I could not change my dates
Awesome experience - we also saw whales
艺馨 胡,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience - crew and captain are passionate about the area and took great care of us. We had a lot of fun on the zodiac boat and learned a lot about the area. Beating the crowds was super worth it and we even saw two whales on our way back. 100% recommend
Excellent highly recommended
April H,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00EXCELLENT experience!!! So much fun Rick and Cam were FANTASTIC they truly provided an awesome experience
GREAT SNORKELING / RAFT EXPERIENCE!
Cindy0607,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience with David and Lisa. Lisa helped me twice with my snorkel, which made the experience better than any snorkeling I've ever had. We were provided with a "floatie," which made the snorkeling more relaxing. David was an exceptional captain of the Zodiac Raft! They were both very friendly and professional. I highly recommend this tour.
snorkeling in Hilo
Aravind M,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Gabe and Liz were amazing guides during the trip. loved learning more about the history of the place and the guided tour. Our kids were snorkeling for the first time in Hawaii and had a terrific time. we would recommend this activity 100 percent!
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