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Diving & Snorkeling in Captain Cook

Diving & Snorkeling in Captain Cook

Captain Cook, Hawaii (Big Island)

⏱ 3 hours

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About this experience

Diving & Snorkeling in Captain Cook is a boat-based ocean activity on the Big Island of Hawaii, operating from the sheltered waters of Kealakekua Bay. The site is a marine life conservation district, offering direct access to a coral reef and the Captain Cook Monument. This excursion provides a structured way to explore the bay's clear water and resident green sea turtles.

What to expect

  • Trip duration is typically 2 to 3 hours, including a 30-minute boat ride from the nearest harbour to the bay.
  • Snorkel gear, fins, and a flotation vest are provided, with wetsuit tops available for cooler mornings.
  • You will swim along a 100-foot vertical drop-off, where spinner dolphins and parrotfish are commonly sighted.
  • The boat anchors near the monument, allowing a direct entry into water with 10 to 30 metres of visibility.
  • Suitable for confident swimmers and first-time snorkellers, with a guide in the water at all times.
  • The tour includes a freshwater rinse and a dry bag for personal items, but no food or drink is served on board.

Rating

5.0

7,598 reviews

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