Afternoon Snorkel Cruise to Kealakekua Bay State Park

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Duration: 3h 30m
Location: Kealakekua Bay, HI United States | Kealakekua Bay, United States


Category: Cruises & Water Tours

Highlights:
Scenic cruise with opportunities to spot spinner dolphins
Spacious catamaran with sunny decks, water slides & a bar
Pristine & protected marine life sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay
Snorkeling among vibrant fish & delicate pink & white corals
Guides share the area's history & facts about Captain Cook

Inclusions:
Guided snorkel cruise
Snorkel, mask, and fins
Snorkel instruction
Underwater view boxes
Flotation devices
Fruit and assorted snacks, juice, and water

Description:

The only underwater state park in Hawaii, the marine sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay beckons with its clear waters, Technicolor coral gardens, and abundance of vibrant marine life. Set sail from Keauhou Bay on a luxurious catamaran and dive into an afternoon of aquatic adventure.

Step aboard the Fair Wind II in Keauhou Bay and cruise out along the rugged coastline. Watch the water as you cruise—a pod of spinner dolphins might just swim along to say hello. Arrive at Kealakekua Bay, a remote and hidden cove nestled under the protective wing of a towering lava cliff. Buffered from the wind and waves, this bay is tranquil, pristine, and the perfect place to view undersea life, with clear waters and visibility up to 100 feet (30 m).

Grab a snorkel and mask and jump in with your guide, gazing down at filigreed forests of fine pink, purple, and white coral punctuated with black, bubbly outcrops of pillow lava. Colorful angelfish and butterflyfish flit between rocks and lizard fish scuttle along the sandy bottom as you drift gently in the current above them. Your guide shares insight into the marine creatures you see, and explains the historical significance of this bay as the both a sacred ancient site and the location where Captain James Cook was killed.

Climb back on the boat to dry off and warm up on the sun-drenched deck. Purchase a drink from the onboard bar, lounge in the sun, or splash back into the waves with a few leaps off the high-dive jump or some slip-sliding runs on the water slide before your scenic return cruise.