Kona Morning Snorkel in Kealakekua Bay with Captain Cook Monument
by Fair Wind Cruises
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This 4.5-hour snorkel tour begins at Keauhou Bay on the Kona Coast, where participants meet the crew and prepare for the outing at the Fair Wind Office near the water. The tour departs from this harbor known for calm waters and Hawaiian historical markers. As the boat travels south, it passes Kuamoʻo Point, a lava promontory linked to the Battle of Kuamoʻo, and the Lekeleke Burial Grounds, a volcanic shoreline site marking a significant 1819 conflict. The main stop is Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve, a protected area with clear blue waters, coral gardens, and diverse reef fish. Guests can snorkel here for about two hours, using provided equipment and flotation aids. Spinner dolphins and Hawaiian sea turtles are often seen. The bay also features the Captain Cook Monument, a white obelisk erected in 1874, marking where Captain James Cook landed and died in 1779. Snorkelers and those staying on deck gain views of the cliffs and marine life. Returning to Keauhou Bay, the crew discusses local marine ecosystems and conservation. The tour includes a plant-based breakfast, lunch, environmentally safe sunscreen, and use of snorkel gear, inner tubes, and underwater view boxes. The crew holds certifications in lifeguarding, AED, CPR, and First Aid. Optional SNUBA diving is available for an extra fee. Full face snorkel masks are not allowed, and participants must be comfortable in the ocean.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Keauhou Bay
Keauhou Bay on the Kona Coast serves as the departure point. It is a calm cove surrounded by lava rock and palm trees, known as the birthplace of King Kamehameha III. A historic marker is nearby. The bay offers a chance to see dolphins or sea turtles before boarding.
30 min
Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides
The Fair Wind office and check-in area are located at Keauhou Bay near the water. Guests meet the crew, complete check-in, and can visit the retail shop offering reef-safe sunscreen, apparel, and local gifts before boarding.
Kuamoʻo Point
Kuamoʻo Point is a lava promontory along the Kona Coast with steep cliffs and surf. It marks the site of the historic Battle of Kuamoʻo in 1819, a significant event in Hawaiian history involving cultural changes after King Kamehameha I's death.
Lekeleke Burial Ground
Located just south of Keauhou Bay, Lekeleke Burial Grounds lie along rugged lava fields. This shoreline was the site of the 1819 Battle of Kuamoʻo between defenders of Hawaiian traditions and change supporters. The area is a sacred resting place viewed from the water.
Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve
Kealakekua Bay is a protected marine sanctuary with clear blue waters, coral gardens, and diverse reef fish. Snorkelers can spend about two hours here. Spinner dolphins and Hawaiian sea turtles are often visible. The bay is also a historical site with the Captain Cook Monument on shore.
120 min
The Captain Cook Monument
The Captain Cook Monument is a tall white obelisk on the northern edge of Kealakekua Bay, erected in 1874 by the British. It marks where Captain James Cook first landed in Hawaii in 1779 and where he died weeks later. The monument is visible from the water against the bay’s cliffs.
30 min
Meeting point
Check in at the Fair Wind office located on Keauhou Bay. **Boarding begins 15 minutes after the listed tour check-in time.** Free parking is available along Kaleiopapa Street.
End point
Check in at the Fair Wind office located on Keauhou Bay. **Boarding begins 15 minutes after the listed tour check-in time.** Free parking is available along Kaleiopapa Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kona Morning Snorkel in Kealakekua Bay with Captain Cook Monument
by Fair Wind Cruises
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$387.50Overview
This 4.5-hour snorkel tour begins at Keauhou Bay on the Kona Coast, where participants meet the crew and prepare for the outing at the Fair Wind Office near the water. The tour departs from this harbor known for calm waters and Hawaiian historical markers. As the boat travels south, it passes Kuamoʻo Point, a lava promontory linked to the Battle of Kuamoʻo, and the Lekeleke Burial Grounds, a volcanic shoreline site marking a significant 1819 conflict. The main stop is Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve, a protected area with clear blue waters, coral gardens, and diverse reef fish. Guests can snorkel here for about two hours, using provided equipment and flotation aids. Spinner dolphins and Hawaiian sea turtles are often seen. The bay also features the Captain Cook Monument, a white obelisk erected in 1874, marking where Captain James Cook landed and died in 1779. Snorkelers and those staying on deck gain views of the cliffs and marine life. Returning to Keauhou Bay, the crew discusses local marine ecosystems and conservation. The tour includes a plant-based breakfast, lunch, environmentally safe sunscreen, and use of snorkel gear, inner tubes, and underwater view boxes. The crew holds certifications in lifeguarding, AED, CPR, and First Aid. Optional SNUBA diving is available for an extra fee. Full face snorkel masks are not allowed, and participants must be comfortable in the ocean.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Keauhou Bay
Keauhou Bay on the Kona Coast serves as the departure point. It is a calm cove surrounded by lava rock and palm trees, known as the birthplace of King Kamehameha III. A historic marker is nearby. The bay offers a chance to see dolphins or sea turtles before boarding.
30 min
Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides
The Fair Wind office and check-in area are located at Keauhou Bay near the water. Guests meet the crew, complete check-in, and can visit the retail shop offering reef-safe sunscreen, apparel, and local gifts before boarding.
Kuamoʻo Point
Kuamoʻo Point is a lava promontory along the Kona Coast with steep cliffs and surf. It marks the site of the historic Battle of Kuamoʻo in 1819, a significant event in Hawaiian history involving cultural changes after King Kamehameha I's death.
Lekeleke Burial Ground
Located just south of Keauhou Bay, Lekeleke Burial Grounds lie along rugged lava fields. This shoreline was the site of the 1819 Battle of Kuamoʻo between defenders of Hawaiian traditions and change supporters. The area is a sacred resting place viewed from the water.
Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve
Kealakekua Bay is a protected marine sanctuary with clear blue waters, coral gardens, and diverse reef fish. Snorkelers can spend about two hours here. Spinner dolphins and Hawaiian sea turtles are often visible. The bay is also a historical site with the Captain Cook Monument on shore.
120 min
The Captain Cook Monument
The Captain Cook Monument is a tall white obelisk on the northern edge of Kealakekua Bay, erected in 1874 by the British. It marks where Captain James Cook first landed in Hawaii in 1779 and where he died weeks later. The monument is visible from the water against the bay’s cliffs.
30 min
Meeting point
Check in at the Fair Wind office located on Keauhou Bay. **Boarding begins 15 minutes after the listed tour check-in time.** Free parking is available along Kaleiopapa Street.
End point
Check in at the Fair Wind office located on Keauhou Bay. **Boarding begins 15 minutes after the listed tour check-in time.** Free parking is available along Kaleiopapa Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.