The 5 Best Sailing and Yacht Snorkel Trips in Big Island of Hawaii

1.Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 722 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $136Our pick

Leave Keauhou Bay at 1:45 pm for a three-hour sail along Kona’s lava coast. Snorkel near the Captain Cook Monument with provided gear, flotation noodles, and a guide, then return with fruit, chips, drinks, and possible dolphin sightings. Crew members may include Shannon, Eddie, or Captain Patty.

“Excellent experience- well-organized, great and knowledgeable guides, very clean, nice snacks, lovely boat ride and snorkel”

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2.Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 695 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Join Kona Style for a four-hour morning sail aboard a 50-foot catamaran. Enjoy Kona coffee and breakfast, learn local history from the crew, snorkel for about an hour at Kealakekua Bay, then return with lunch, drinks, and time on the sunny bow nets.

“Capt. Dan and crew were amazing. Great service, very informative and lunch was great. Would book again and highly recommend.”

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3.Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 535 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $177

Sail from Keauhou Bay along the Kona coast with Sea Paradise, then snorkel at Red Hill and Kealakekua Bay near the Captain Cook Monument. The crew provides gear, flotation noodles, reef-safe sunscreen, meals, and fish charts. Captains and crew members such as Troy, Eddie, Fernando, and Kamaile may share local stories.

“Excellent Crew! Helpful and knowledgeable. Capt TRoy, Beau, Denali, Bailee, and Noe were the best, so much so that I will book another trip!!!”

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4.Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 472 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

From Keauhou Bay, Sea Paradise takes you by catamaran to Kealakekua Bay and the Captain Cook Monument. You get two main snorkel stops, a possible third at Red Hill, breakfast, lunch, gear, reef-safe sunscreen, and friendly safety guidance from an attentive crew.

“We had a wonderful time! Ship, the crew, and the experience were all amazing! Would definitely recommend!”

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5.Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $136

Leave Keauhou Bay at 2 p.m. aboard a trimaran for a three-hour sail to Kealakekua Bay. Snorkel near the Captain Cook Monument with provided gear, flotation noodles, reef-safe sunscreen, snacks, and drinks. The crew offers safety help, island history, and a respectful Hawaiian welcome to the bay.

“The 3 girl crew was awesome. Very informative and fun. They made even the newbies feel comfortable to be willing to try.”

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