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Ocean Safaris – Keauhou Sea Cave Kayak Tour

Paddle beneath the rugged cliffs of Keauhou with Ocean Safaris, exploring sea caves and clear coastal water with opportunities to swim and watch for marine life when conditions allow.

Your experience

About Keauhou Sea Cave Kayak Tour

Paddle along Kona's rugged lava coastline where blowholes sigh, arches frame the sky and crystalline water laps at hidden caves. Guides steer small groups toward sea cliffs dotted with underwater lava tubes before everyone rides their kayak into a shallow cave glowing neon blue against pink rock walls. Later, the boats raft together outside a protected cove for free time to swim, snorkel or cliff jump while spinner dolphins or sea turtles sometimes glide by.

Tour Highlights

  • Kayak beneath volcanic sea cliffs and through natural arches
  • Enter a sea cave with vivid blue water and pastel rock walls
  • Snorkel (bring your own gear) in a calm cove beside the cave
  • Spot spinner dolphins, turtles and seasonal humpback whales
  • Optional tide-pool walk or safe cliff jumps for thrill seekers

Tour Inclusions

  • Pre-trip briefing on water safety and paddling technique
  • CPR-certified, licensed and insured guide
  • All kayaking equipment

Note: Snorkel gear is not provided, so please bring your own mask, snorkel and fins. Routes and stops are weather dependent and chosen by the guide for the safest, most scenic experience.

Before you go

Special Instructions

Meeting details, important notes and helpful information for your experience.

Where & When

Tour time: 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
Meet at 8:45 am at the Keauhou Bay boat ramp. Find the trailer full of kayaks at the boat ramp, by the white SeaQuest building. View Map

Driving directions:
Located 6 miles south of Kailua-Kona. Coming from the highway (HW19/HW11) or from Alii Drive, turn onto Kamehameha III Road, heading toward the coast. Follow Kamehameha III Road until it dead-ends at the cul-de-sac at Keauhou Bay. Please call 808-326-4699 if you need directions.

Restrictions

Participants must weigh less than 250 pounds (113 kg).
Participants must be at least 5 years old.
This tour is not recommended for anyone with back issues due to the twisting and turning required to get into and out of the kayaks.

Special Notes

Bottle water, pineapple and snacks are provided.

Operation Days

Daily

Duration

3.25 hours

Capacity

Max. of 16 participants in group

Equipment

Kayak, paddles, and life jackets are provided.

Vendor

This activity is operated by Ocean Safaris Adventures.

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