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Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Coastal Adventure in Kailua-Kona, HI

Kona Ocean Adventures • Keauhou Boat Harbor • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

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Maximize your time in Kona with the Kealakekua Bay Snorkel and Coastal Adventure experience. This 2.5-hour cruise brings you on an exciting sightseeing adventure aboard a US Navy Seal boat. Throughout the cruise, you’ll learn about Hawaii’s history, culture, and more. Once at Kealakekua Bay, you’ll hop into the ocean and explore the sea life below you while snorkeling. Such a memorable experience!

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Looking for an exceptional Kona Ocean Experience but short on time? Maximize your visit with an exclusive express Big Island snorkeling tour. This two-and-a-half-hour adventure takes you out on one of the super safe Willard Navy SEALs boats for a fabulous, educational sightseeing journey that few experience, accessible only by boat.

Don't forget your camera, as photo opportunities may include sightings of manta rays, turtles, and whales (humpbacks from Dec. to April). There is even a possibility of glimpsing a Hawaiian monk seal on the afternoon snorkel tour along the Kona Coast! Travel the coastline to spot dolphins, view blow holes, hover above coral reefs, see colorful fish, and explore sea caves. Enjoy snorkeling in the historic Kealakekua Bay reserve, often called the best snorkeling spot in all of Hawaii, and learn about the history and culture of the area.

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elizabethkG8488TC

"Amazing Manta experience!!!"

Reviewed October 23, 2024 NEW

The owner Bambi was so nice and helpful. It was a great experience to get so close to these amazing creatures! I would definitely recommend this experience!

Kailynneruff

Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

"Allen is a great Tour Guide!!!"

Reviewed March 02, 2024

We saw several whales, flying fish, and the snorkeling was awesome! Allen took great care of us and really made our trip special.

D8797FPjeanl

"The best. Feels like a family excursion"

Reviewed August 02, 2023

This tour is awesome. Bambi is a great local host who stands out as someone who actually grew up here along these shores. She is very kind, specially with kids. We did two tours with her over the past few years (the Manta rays and the dolphin tour) and both were great experience. She owns a small boat in a very good condition. Look no more if you’re looking for a tour that feels like a family excursion. She is lovely.

tinaf344

"Sunset and Mantas"

Reviewed July 19, 2023

I would definitely book this again. It was a beautiful view of the Sunset and some of the big island. We saw goats and of course manta rays. They were friendly and full of knowledge. Loved that it was a smaller boat ended up only being me and my husband which was awesome. Also like that it’s a family business- highly recommend

ChoivR

"Small tour operator"

Reviewed July 15, 2023

It was lovely to be out on a small group tour; we were the only 4 on the tour! Bambi only takes small groups out. She took us to places to snorkel before the crowds came in and gave us some informative background knowledge of the local culture. Disappointingly, we did not see any dolphins or turtles.

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