Kealakekua Bay Guided Snorkeling Tour

Explore Kealakekua Bay’s coral reef near the Captain James Cook Monument with a professional swim guide. Manta Raiv offers a shaded setting for your snorkel outing.

• Discover snorkel sites selected for the day’s conditions
• Observe marine life without touching or harassing it
• Relax beneath the boat’s bimini shade cover
• Store backpacks, purses, and other reasonably sized items onboard

Itinerary

1. Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes prior to departure at Honokohau Harbor pavilion.
2. Boat ride: Scenic 30-minute ride to Kealakekua Bay with commentary on Kona history and marine life.
3. Snorkeling: Spend up to one hour exploring coral reefs with a professional snorkel guide.
4. Return: Relax with snacks and refreshments during the return to the harbor.

What's Included

• Mask, snorkel, and fins
• Flotation devices
• Professional snorkel guide
• Tropical fruit and snacks
• Bottled water and nonalcoholic drinks

Important details

• Ages 7 to 70 only
• Minors must be accompanied by a paying adult
• Weight limit 280 lbs
• Requires swimming without a flotation device, snorkeling proficiency, and climbing a short ladder unassisted
• Not suitable for pregnancy or serious neck, back, heart, or other medical conditions
• No restroom is available onboard
• Apply reef-safe sunscreen at least 30 minutes before entering the water