About Captain Zodiac - Beat the Crowd Snorkeling Tour
Snorkel the Kona coast with Captain Zodiac on an early Beat the Crowd Snorkeling Tour featuring Kealakekua Bay, reef scenery, marine life and a fast raft-style ride.
Push off from Honokohau Harbor at 10 am and cruise 14 miles of lava coastline while earlier tours head back to port. Around noon the raft slips into Kealakekua Bay, leaving you to explore coral gardens and the Captain Cook Monument with far fewer swimmers in the water. With five hours on the water there's time to linger over sea caves, blowholes and archways and still enjoy an unrushed snorkel session in some of Hawaii's clearest water.
Tour Highlights
- Five-hour mid-day tour designed to avoid the morning crowds
- Raft past lava tubes, sea caves and rugged Kona shoreline
- Snorkel Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve beneath the Captain Cook Monument
- Chance to spot spinner dolphins, sea turtles and vibrant reef fish
Tour Inclusions
- Snorkel gear: silicone masks (including prescription), fins, float boards or vests
- Detailed snorkeling instruction
- Light deli lunch with fresh pineapple, chips, cookies and soft drinks
- Refill stations for reusable water bottles (bring your own or purchase at check-in)
Activity Notes
Where & When
Check in at 9:45 am. Departs at 10:00 am and returns at 3:00 pm.
Check in at Honokohau Harbor View Map
Driving directions: Honokohau Marina and small boat harbor is located approximately 5 miles south of the Kona Airport (fourth traffic light) and approximately 2 miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona (third traffic light). The harbor entrance (Kealakehe Parkway) can be found by looking for a sign on the highway marked HONOKOHAU MARINA between mile markers 97 & 98. After turning onto Kealakehe Parkway make your first right and look for a mall with a blue tile roof. Our office is the first on the right in the mall.
Restrictions
Children must be at least 4 years old to participate.
Due to the bouncy nature of the ride, pregnant women or people with back or neck problems may not participate
Special Notes
Life jacket, snorkel and mask are provided. You are welcome to bring your own snorkel and mask.
This tour might not be available if a cruise ship is visiting Kona on the day of your requested tour day.
Operation Days
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (and seasonally on Wednesdays)
Duration
5 hours
Capacity
16 passengers
Equipment
Tour is on a 24-foot Zodiac raft that is U.S. Coast Guard certified and inspected yearly by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Captain Zodiac.
