Kona Morning Snorkel-World Famous Captain Cook Monument
ID: GYG176787-268986
Category:
Country: Bangladesh
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Sail south from Keauhou Bay on the Hoku Nui, Sea Paradise's 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran, to world-famous Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District.
Sail south from Keauhou Bay, Kailua-Kona aboard the Hoku Nui, Sea Paradise Hawaii's 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran, to the World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay. The bay is a 315-acre Marine Life Conservation District protected by the State of Hawaii since 1969, with 60–80 foot visibility. Sea Paradise Hawaii has sailed here since 1985.
Marine naturalist crew run a full reef briefing before every snorkel. What you may see: spinner dolphins at the bay entrance, spotted eagle rays, Moorish idols, yellow tang, parrotfish, moray eels, Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu), and humuhumunukunukuapua'a (Hawaii's state fish). Humpback whales may be seen on the sail from December through April.
Conditions permitting, the tour continues to the Red Hill Area, a volcanic headland on the Kona Coast with underwater lava arches and lava tubes at snorkeling depth, reachable only by boat. Two spectacular snorkel sites — one exceptional Kona tour experience.
Tropical continental breakfast is served on the outbound sail and a deli-style lunch on the return; non-alcoholic beverages are included and local brews, wine and cocktails are available for purchase after the snorkel. We motor-sail when there is no wind. All snorkelers must know how to swim. Departs 8:30 AM, returns approximately 1:00 PM.
The meeting point is the Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Meet the crew in blue shirts at the end of the finger pier 15 minutes before departure. Check in 8:15 AM. Departs 8:30 AM. Returns approximately 1:00 PM. Free parking along Kaleiopapa St; allow 3–5 minutes to walk to the boat.
Highlights
- World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay — since 1985
- Red Hill Area lava arches — 2nd snorkel site, conditions permitting
- Spinner dolphins, eagle rays, humuhumunukunukuapua'a and reef fish
- Tropical breakfast, deli-style lunch and all snorkel gear included
- Hoku Nui — 50-ft luxury catamaran, spaciously designed for 49
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All snorkelers must know how to swim; non-swimmers may not enter the water. Full-face snorkel masks are not permitted. The Red Hill Area stop depends on conditions and is not available on every departure. Sea Paradise Hawaii operates a shoe-less boat; wear footwear that is easy to remove.
Check-in 15 minutes prior to departure. The boat is located at the Keauhou Bay Pier.
INCLUDED
- All snorkel gear (mask, fins, snorkel, flotation noodle), tropical continental breakfast, deli-style lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, marine naturalist reef briefing. Reef-safe sunscreen available on board
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
