Kealakekua Bay Boat Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Kailua Kona dinner cruise to Kealakekua Bay: Historical narration, US$ 200 per person (3h, 4.69★ · 1,386).
- Top rated: Kona Coast snorkel tour: Honaunau & Kealakekua Bay, US$ 165 per person (4h 30m, 4.95★ · 207).
- Best value: Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, Big Island: Small group, 12 max, US$ 109 per person (3h, 4.85★ · 545).
Price per person across the 10 options priced per person: US$ 109–US$ 205 (median US$ 160). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 11.
Of the 11 options: 11 with live guides in English, 11 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 8 kid-friendly, 1 private and 8 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Kealakekua Bay Boat Tours
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11 options
Kailua Kona dinner cruise to Kealakekua Bay: Historical narration Sail 24 miles along Kona's Gold Coast to Captain Cook's Monument for dinner, live music and sunset while a local historian shares stories of Hawaiian. Tue–Sun · 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.69 (1,386 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, Big Island: Small group, 12 max Snorkel Kealakekua Bay from Keauhou harbor on the Big Island with a maximum of 12 passengers, equipment included. Every day · 08:00 and 11:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.85 (545 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 per person
Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves Kealakekua Bay snorkel tour on Big Island with Captain Cook Monument, sea caves, and marine life. Includes gear, water, snacks. Half-day from Keauhou. Every day · 08:45, 09:00, 09:15, 12:15 and 12:45 · From age 5 ★ 4.92 (429 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Big Island: Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument Afternoon snorkel tour to Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay. Three hours, gear included, reef sanctuary with dolphins. Confident swimmers, all ages. Every day · 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.90 (743 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 136 per person
Kona Coast: Snorkel Kealakekua Bay & Lava Reefs with Plant Lunch Every day · 09:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.92 (327 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 205 per person
Snorkeling Kealakekua Bay: 100+ fish species, zodiac boat Snorkel Kealakekua Bay from Honokohau Harbor on a 4-hour zodiac boat tour with gear, snacks and a guide. Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 08:00 and 12:45 · From age 4 ★ 4.88 (516 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Big Island Kealakekua Bay: Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument Sail Sail to Captain Cook Monument and snorkel Kealakekua Bay on Big Island. Includes breakfast, lunch, gear, and dolphin spotting. Half-day tour for confident swimmers. Every day · 08:30 · All ages ★ 4.91 (592 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Kona Coast snorkel tour: Honaunau & Kealakekua Bay Snorkel two bays on the Southern Kona Coast in 4.5 hours with covered boat, guide, lunch and gear included: no car needed, later start time lets you sleep in. Every day · 09:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.95 (207 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Big Island Kealakekua Bay: Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument Sail Snorkel Kealakekua Bay near Captain Cook Monument on Big Island. Includes gear, breakfast, lunch, two reef sites, and in-water support. Half-day morning tour. Every day · 08:30 · All ages ★ 4.91 (485 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Kealakekua Bay snorkeling tour: Small vessel, more time in water Three-hour reef snorkeling tour of Kealakekua Bay on a small vessel with a live guide, light snacks and all equipment included. Every day · 13:00 · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (19 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Snorkeling Big Island: Private Kealakekua Bay charter with gear Private boat charter from Kona to Kealakekua Bay marine preserve with snorkel gear, lunch and guide. Choose your boat size at checkout. Every day except Wednesday · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00 ★ 4.86 (7 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,243 per group
All 11 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua Kona dinner cruise to Kealakekua Bay: Historical narrationOur pick | US$ 200 per person | 3h | 4.69★ · 1,386 | Tue–Sun · 16:00 | English |
| Kona Coast snorkel tour: Honaunau & Kealakekua BayTop rated | US$ 165 per person | 4h 30m | 4.95★ · 207 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, Big Island: Small group, 12 maxBest valueGroup of up to 11 | US$ 109 per person | 3h | 4.85★ · 545 | Every day · 08:00 and 11:00 | English |
| Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Monument & Sea CavesGroup of up to 14 | US$ 125 per person | 3h | 4.92★ · 429 | Every day · 08:45, 09:00, 09:15, 12:15 and 12:45 | English |
| Big Island: Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument | US$ 136 per person | 3h | 4.90★ · 743 | Every day · 14:00 | English |
| Kona Coast: Snorkel Kealakekua Bay & Lava Reefs with Plant Lunch | US$ 205 per person | 5h 30m | 4.92★ · 327 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Snorkeling Kealakekua Bay: 100+ fish species, zodiac boat | US$ 149 per person | 4h | 4.88★ · 516 | Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 08:00 and 12:45 | English |
| Big Island Kealakekua Bay: Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument Sail | US$ 179 per person | 4h 30m | 4.91★ · 592 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Big Island Kealakekua Bay: Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument Sail | US$ 179 per person | 4h 30m | 4.91★ · 485 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Kealakekua Bay snorkeling tour: Small vessel, more time in waterGroup of up to 6 | US$ 160 per person | 3h | 5.00★ · 19 | Every day · 13:00 | English |
| Snorkeling Big Island: Private Kealakekua Bay charter with gearPrivate | US$ 1,243 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 207 per person if 6 go | 5h | 4.86★ only 7 reviews | Every day except Wednesday · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Snorkeling Big Island: Private Kealakekua Bay charter with gear (US$ 1,243 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, Big Island: Small group, 12 max (US$ 109 per person) · Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves (US$ 125 per person) · Kealakekua Bay snorkeling tour: Small vessel, more time in water (US$ 160 per person)
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