Snorkel Kealakekua & Honaunau Bays From Kona
Snorkel two Kona favorites in one 4-hour trip
Duration
4 hours + 1 hour
Includes
Snorkel gear, Snacks, Drinks
Highlights
Snorkel two popular Kona sites in one trip, including Captain Cook's Monument at Kealakekua Bay and Two Step at the Place of Refuge near Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park. Learn cultural and environmental context from your crew as you cruise the coast past sea caves and lava tubes.
- Snorkel Kealakekua Bay at Captain Cook's Monument marine sanctuary
- Explore Honaunau Bay (Two Step) at the Place of Refuge
- Learn Hawaiian history plus cultural and environmental information from your crew
- Cruise the Kona coastline to view sea caves and lava tubes
- Bring kids 6+ as long as everyone is comfortable swimming
What's Included
- Mask, fins, snorkel
- Pool noodles
- Snacks, fresh fruit
- Aloha juices
- Bottled water
Things to know
An electronic waiver is required prior to the tour. You must be able to swim and tread water; minors must be with an adult at all times. An Ocean Stewardship Fee of $1.00 per guest is collected.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel or reschedule with 48 hours notice for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations with less than 48 hours notice or no-shows. Full refund if the operator cancels and you can’t reschedule. A $1.00 Ocean Stewardship Fee is collected per guest. An online processing fee applies.
FAQs
Yes. You must be comfortable swimming, and all participating guests must know how to swim and tread water.
Minimum age is 6. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times, both on the boat and in the water.
Snorkeling experience is preferred.
Meeting details
Located in the Keauhou Shopping Center behind Tropics Restaurant 78-6962 Kamehameha III Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
More about Honaunau Bay
Honaunau Bay sits along the sun-drenched Kona coastline of Hawaii's Big Island, a sheltered cove where lava rock meets impossibly clear turquoise water. Known to many simply as Two Step for the natural lava ledges that ease swimmers into the sea, Honaunau Bay is one of the most celebrated snorkel sites in the Hawaiian Islands. Its calm, protected waters and vibrant reef system make it a sanctuary for tropical marine life, and its proximity to the sacred Pu'uhonua o Honaunau historical park gives the area a deep cultural resonance that lingers long after you have toweled off.
On the Deluxe Kona Snorkel Adventure, Honaunau Bay is the centerpiece of the morning. As the catamaran glides into the bay, the water shifts to a brilliant gemstone blue, and you can often see the reef shimmering below before you even step off the boat. Slipping in with mask and fins, you are greeted by clouds of yellow tang, parrotfish grazing the coral heads, and the occasional green sea turtle drifting past with unhurried grace. Spinner dolphins are known to frequent the waters around Honaunau Bay, and pods sometimes glide through during the visit, twisting and leaping in their unmistakable signature style. Between snorkel sessions, the deck becomes a sun-warmed lounge for fresh snacks, drinks, and easy conversation with the crew.
This stop at Honaunau Bay is ideal for families, couples, and first-time snorkelers who want gentle conditions paired with genuinely spectacular reef life, as well as seasoned ocean lovers chasing one more memorable dip. If you are looking for a Big Island morning that blends coral gardens, cultural backdrop, and the soft hum of trade winds, an excursion to Honaunau Bay delivers exactly that, leaving you salty, sun-kissed, and quietly grateful you made the trip.
