Midday Meander - Kealakekua Bay Kayak and Snorkel Adventure
Description
Spend an afternoon with our certified guides and enjoy the majestic scenery of Kealakekua Bay while learning about its rich history and cultural importance. We kayak the Bay from the Pier at Napoo’poo landing across the the protected shore of Ka’awaloa where we spend our time leisurely snorkeling above beautiful coral heads and a drop off that plunges to almost 250?. We’ll enjoy a light snack and some drinks on shore and share stories from Captain Cooks visits to the island while visiting his monument. The paddle back always seems to end too soon and before you know it we’re back at the pier where the tour wraps up.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(82)
We booked with Kona Boys for the second time in a row. Frank at the store and Grant (this year) and Bam (two years ago) have a consummate in depth knowledge of Hawaii and Kealakekua. They conduct a superb adventure, getting everyone to the Captain Cook monument area for a fantastic snorkel adventure. Don’t pass it up.
Mahalo the the continued support and taking the time to share a review. We loved seeing you again and hope it's not the last time. Mahalo Nui!
It was really an once in a life time experience! Beautiful natural settings, also with historical and religious importance for local people, really impressed me a lot. This was our first visit to Big Island, and this kayak tour made the most of island's splendid natural beauty. I would never forget I snorkeled with 20 to 30 Spinner Dolphins swimming around us just 50 feet away at incredible Kealakekua Bay. It was such a touching experience for me. Also our guide Evan was a great guy, nice and helpful, and he was very informative. I learned a lot about history of the place and the end of life of Captain Cook. Though I said 'once in a life time', I would definitely want to try this again. Thank you, Kona Boys!
Thank you for the great review. We are stoked that you enjoyed your adventure with us and flattered that you took the time to share a review. Big Mahalos from the Big Island.
We had a wonderful experience snorkeling and kayaking in the beautiful waters. Our guide Evan was very knowledgeable about the area and Captain Cook. We had a wonderful time and would book again.
Mahalo Nui for taking the time to share your review. We are stoked that you enjoyed your tour and look forward to hosting you again in the future. aloha!
Very clear directions on meet location and overall itinerary! Extremely knowledgeable guys who have a ton of overall area knowledge and experience. Frank at the shop was very accommodating and welcoming, while Evan was great guide! Snorkeling was awesome- lots of very diverse fish and we even were blessed to see bottle-nosed dolphins! Highly recommend! Can’t go wrong!!
Thank you for the great review. We pride ourselves on taking sharing the history and culture and taking great care of our guests. Getting positive feedback reinforces our efforts and feels great. We hope that you will never hesitate to reach out if we can help with anything on the Big Island. Mahalo Nui for taking the time to write a review.
Our guide Evan was very good. He had a lot of information about history and sea life. He worked to make sure we were all able to get in and out of kayaks. The bay is beautiful and well worth the excursion.
Mahalo for taking the time to submit a review. We enjoyed having you on the tour and hope that we see you again in the future. Aloha.
Evan was an outstanding guide: friendly and helpful, very knowledgeable about the environment, marine life, and history of the bay, and full of love for Hawaii. He also made us a dinner recommendation that turned out to be the best meal of our trip. Thank you!
Vacation is about making memories and we are stoked that you enjoyed your experience with Kona Boys. Mahalo for taking the time to share your review. Don’t hesitate to reach out if we can ever help with anything on the Big Island.
This was our second time kayaking out to the Captain Cook memorial and snorkeling with Kona Boys, in addition to various rentals at the Beach Shack. It’s a well run business with competent staff and good equipment. The team is very service oriented and environmentally conscious. Today, our guide Steve took good care of us and we learned a lot about Hawaiian history, particularly with regard to the Polynesian influence. We definitely look forward to our next trip.
it was great to have you join us again. Thank you for taking the time to provide a review and for supporting Kona Boys. We look forward to our next day on the water with you. Mahalo.
Evan is passionate about teaching the culture and history of the area. The snorkeling area is pristine. The company works with locals to keep the area clean. We were excited to learn more about Captain Cook as he was part of Alaska and had no idea of the burial sites. I am thankful to experience my first ocean kayaking and snorkeling with Evan and Kona Boys! Check in was easy. Everyone was friendly and helpful!
Nancy, Thank you so much for joining us for a day on the water. We are stoked that you enjoyed your experience and appreciative of you taking the time to share a review. You’re a friend of the shop, never hesitate to reach out if we can help with anything on the Big Island. Mahalo.
This was a great way to enjoy the bay at a leisurely pace. Frank and Grant in the shop answered all my questions. Our guide Evan was terrific, knowledgeable, skilled, and friendly. Kayaks were in good shape. As new residents, we appreciate Kona Boys' personal approach and commitment to the community. Skip the crowds, go out with them instead!
Linda, it was great meeting you and are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. If you need anything on the island, never hesitate to reach out. Mahalo Nui!
This was amazing. Evan was our guide and we loved him! Snorkeling was the best we have done in a while. Evan has a thorough knowledge of the history and his passion for preserving the bay was evident.
We enjoyed having you join us and really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Mahalo Nui!
