Surround yourself with beautiful scenery, dolphins and the occasional humpback whale as you paddle a kayak in picturesque Kealakekua Bay! This narrated Big Island tour will take you through a marine life conservation district on your way to the Captain Cook Monument at Kaawaloa Point. Along the way, your guide will highlight Hawaiian temples, burial caves, sea cliffs and much more. When you reach the monument, go for a hike, enjoy lunch or a snack and dive into the clear blue waters for an unforgettable snorkeling experience.
Highlights
- Kayak and snorkeling tour in Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island
- An unforgettable Hawaiian adventure!
- Kayak through the bay to Captain Cook Monument with your local guide
- Spot Hawaiian spinner dolphins and humpback whales
- Snorkel in the clear blue water
- 6-hour tour includes lunch; 3.5-hour tour includes snacks
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Snorkel, Kayak and Dolphin Experience in the Big Island’s Kealakekua Bay
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Great Snorkeling!The snorkeling here was fantastic. Tons of colorful fish and sea creatures. We even saw an eel and an octopus!!!Photo by: taylor03 2012 -
Strange FruitOur guide John was brave enough to pick and tell us about what locals call "vomit fruit".Photo by: taylor03 2012 -
Captain Cook MonumentCaptain Cook Monument.Photo by: taylor03 2012 -
Docked and ready to snorkelAfter kayaking across the bay, we reached our great snorkel spot.Photo by: taylor03 2012 -
Useful Information
Snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay
Experience Kealakekua Bay’s beauty and wildlife on either a 6-hour or 3.5-hour kayaking and snorkeling tour. Your guided Big Island adventure starts at Napoopoo Landing, where you’ll hop in your kayak and paddle through the bay toward Captain Cook Monument at Kaawaloa Point. Along the way, catch glimpses of playful Hawaiian spinner dolphins while you soak up the tropical atmosphere. Keep your eyes out for the occasional humpback whale, too!
As you paddle, your guide will tell you the historical background of the island and point out natural features like the Pali o Kapu o Keoua (towering sea cliffs), Napoopoo Beach and the remains of the village of Kaawaloa.
When you reach Captain Cook Monument, leave your kayak on the shore and spend time exploring the great Hawaiian outdoors! On the 6-hour tour, you’ll have two hours of snorkeling time (one hour each in two separate locations) and one hour of hiking before refueling with lunch at the monument. The 3.5-hour abbreviated tour includes the same, but with only one hour of snorkeling and a quick snack instead of a lunch break.
Both options end with you and your guide kayaking back to Napoopoo Landing.
As you paddle, your guide will tell you the historical background of the island and point out natural features like the Pali o Kapu o Keoua (towering sea cliffs), Napoopoo Beach and the remains of the village of Kaawaloa.
When you reach Captain Cook Monument, leave your kayak on the shore and spend time exploring the great Hawaiian outdoors! On the 6-hour tour, you’ll have two hours of snorkeling time (one hour each in two separate locations) and one hour of hiking before refueling with lunch at the monument. The 3.5-hour abbreviated tour includes the same, but with only one hour of snorkeling and a quick snack instead of a lunch break.
Both options end with you and your guide kayaking back to Napoopoo Landing.
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