- Address: Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, Kaawaloa Road, Kealakekua Bay 96750, USA
- Hours: Open daily
- Admission: Free
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Captain Cook Monument
British explorer Captain James Cook met his death at Kealakekua Bay on February 14, 1779 perhaps due to a misunderstanding over the use of a boat.
Today, a white obelisk marks the spot where he died, standing sentinel over the lush coast and its crystal-clear water.
There’s great snorkeling from the coast’s black rock beaches, along with diving and kayaking.
Practical Info
The Captain Cook Monument looks over mile-wide Kealakekua Bay, in Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park on the western Kona coast.
The easiest way to get here is to either paddle in by kayak or take an organized tour.
Tours & Tickets
Historical Dinner or Lunch Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
Set sail for a 3-hour cruise to Captain Cook’s Monument for dinner, as a local historian shares stories and legends of the sites you will see along the way. ... Read more
Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Zodiac Raft and Snorkel Adventure
Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary. Snorkel ... Read more
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Duration: 4-5 hours
Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay
Try your kayak tour, Hawaiian style, with our traditional one-of-a-kind outrigger canoes. We offer Outrigger Canoe Tours to the famous Captain Cook Monument in ... Read more
Location: Kealakekua, Hawaii
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Snorkel, Kayak and Dolphin Experience in the Big Island’s Kealakekua Bay
Surround yourself with beautiful scenery, dolphins and the occasional humpback whale as you paddle a kayak in picturesque Kealakekua Bay! This narrated Big ... Read more
Location: Honalo, Hawaii
Duration: Varies
Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour With Optional Honaunau Bay
Discover colorful fish and coral reefs in Hawaii’s crystal-clear waters on a snorkel tour that visits spectacular Kealakekua Bay, with trips to Honaunau Bay ... Read more
Location: Hawaii-Kona, Hawaii
Duration: Varies
Kealakekua Bay Snorkel with Lunch
Snorkel with sea turtles and spinner dolphins at Kealakekua Bay during this half-day boat excursion from Kailua-Kona. A professional captain and crew greet you ... Read more
Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hawaii Combo: Wild Dolphin Swim and Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling
Combine the magic of swimming with wild dolphins off the Kona coast with an amazing snorkel adventure in stunning Kealakekua Bay. Set out from the Big Island ... Read more
Location: Hawaii-Kona, Hawaii
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
Luxury Dolphin Sail and Kona Snorkel
We take you on an unparalleled yacht to experience the beauty and grandeur of the Kona coast and its most bejeweled underwater treasures. Every guest is ... Read more
Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Dolphin Encounter and Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkel
COMBO TRIP: Swim with wild Dolphins and snorkel at Kealakekua Bay! On this four hour excursion, you will travel to a beautiful marine ... Read more
Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Private Catamaran Charter
A 4 hour custom private charter designed to showcase the very best snorkeling along the South Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. Experience Hawaii's ... Read more
Location: Hawaii-Kona, Hawaii
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
