5 Reef Snorkeling Days in Big Island Worth Booking

1.Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,411 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Ride a small Zodiac to Captain Cook Reef, explore sea caves, and snorkel clear Kealakekua Bay waters on this lively Kona tour.

“David and Danielle were awesome guides. Lots of nice “color commentary” on way back especially with some cool stops to see lava tubes, etc. Wear sun screen and if you have any motion sickness issues take your medicine prior. The boat ride to the bay is really fast and fun (a bit like a baby roller coaster). If you have flippers you might want to bring them for the snorkeling. Not needed but enhances getting around. We didn’t see any dolphins but you can’t schedule Mother Nature. All in all definitely worth it.”

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2.Manta Ray Night Snorkel Kona – Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125Top rated

Swim beneath Kona’s manta rays on a small night snorkel, with expert guides, gear, snacks, and a strong chance of close encounters.

“The best trip we have taken EVER! (And to provide some context were currently travelling the world so have done a fair amount). Staff were so friendly and knowledgeable, the group was nice and small which made for a extra special experience, we saw 11 beautiful manta rays and it was so magical, boat trip to and from the location was really fun and as a added bonus there was snacks for after! Thank you so much!”

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3.Two Reef Snorkel Trip-See Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review of Kona’s two reef snorkel trip to Captain Cook and Honaunau Bay, with sea caves, dolphins, whales, gear, food, and practical tips.

“It was a great time all around! Our captain was very knowledgeable about Hawaiian history, landmarks, and local accomdoations. The snorkeling was beautiful!”

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4.Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Review of a four-hour Captain Cook snorkeling tour at Kealakekua Bay, with gear, lunch, wildlife, history, and practical booking advice.

“Tour guides were awesome, snorkeling was great, but of history about the islands (very cool) and spinner dolphins!”

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5.Kona Shore Excursion: Wild Dolphin Reefs Snorkel and Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Review of Kona’s 3-hour dolphin and reef snorkel shore excursion, with Captain Cook, sea caves, lunch, boat logistics, and honest advice.

“Too many people on boat. Limit to 15. Get the captain a mic and wi-fi it to the boat speakers. Lot of interesting stuff from the reaction and I could not hear. Reef was great. Better than Maui crater.”

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