Kona's Best Snorkel - Captain Cook Monument and Place of Refuge

Name: Kona's Best Snorkel - Captain Cook Monument and Place of Refuge
Brand: Dolphin Discoveries
SKU: 1e696012-5050-4a5a-a165-d15bf34a96dc
Availability: InStock

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Summary

Enjoy the two best snorkeling locations in one trip. Providing guests with snorkeling, as well as cultural, and environmental information relevant to the island of Hawaii and its history. Your captain will also show you several spectacular, unique volcanic geological phenomena including sea caves and lava tubes. KEALAKEKUA BAY: Kealakekua Bay is a well-known historical site and underwater marine sanctuary. The large bay is situated to ensure calm waters year round and one of our best Kona snorkeling tours. The waters here are clear, offering great visibility. Kealakekua Bay is home to over 100 different varieties of tropical fish, and, at times, sleeping reef sharks. As we leave the bay, we may even spot some dolphin. HONAUNAU BAY: Located off Pu’uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historic Park often referred to as the “Place of Refuge” is a famous snorkeling location. Honaunau Bay is a uniquely beautiful. Snorkeling here is quite different than snorkeling Kealakekua Bay and the waters have exceptional visibility most of the year. You get to explore beautiful coral shelves with white sandy patches in between. It is here that you might get to see a Honu (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle).

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Join us early and be one of the first each morning to see the underwater beauty near Cook's Monument and Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park. We leave early so that we can have you in the water before the crowds. Usually, at this time of day, the waters of the Kona coast are crystal clear and offer great visibility. View over 100 different varieties of tropical fish along with an occasional reef shark or sea turtle. These lively snorkeling spots are home to a variety of marine life. Depending on the day, we may even enjoy a little sightseeing along the coastline where you can view sea caves and lava tubes. If you are lucky, you may spot a pod of dolphins or a whale, which can be found here year-round (humpback whale migration is seasonal!)

What’s included?

Friendly knowledgeable guides
Snacks, fruit, juice and bottled water
Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Flotation Aids included
Gratuities for your crew always appreciated
Please bring towel and cover-up
Use reef safe sunscreen (zinc based is recommended- no oxybenzone and octinoxate. lotion, no spray)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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Dolphin Discoveries

About operator:

We are the original dolphin swim in Kona and the first company to swim with wild dolphins on the Big Island. The ocean is our life and our home. Let us share it with you and your family! Enjoy fair winds, blue skies and spectacular views of the Big Island from one of our four fully outfitted twin engine, rigid hull inflatable vessels on our quest in search of dolphins. Or slip beneath the waves to see underwater beauty and marine life at some of Kona, Hawaii’s best snorkel spots!