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Keauhou Bay

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For guests staying near Keauhou Bay, on the southern edge of Kailua-Kona, this area is the birthplace of King Kamehameha III. Well known for its rugged sea caves and pristine ocean conditions, this protected bay is home to the sacred stone that is said to have revived a stillborn King, as well as an ancient warriors burial ground from a fierce battle in 1819. Explore Keauhou Bay's vast history and underwater paradise and every corner of its breathtaking landscape.

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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises-0

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Special Deals

Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

From USD 143.93

Enjoy a award-winning Kealakekua Bay snorkeling tour with Fair Wind Cruises

Have a deluxe experience on the 4.5-hour Morning Cruise. Plant-Based breakfast & lunch included

Meal Provided

Morning / Afternoon

4 - 5 hour(s)

Daily

Recently booked 2 times!

Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar-0

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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

From USD 183.25

Have an authentic luau experience on the Big Island of Hawaii with Kona's most popular luau show

Watch the arrival of the Royal Court of King Kamehameha, accompanied by the ancient chants of Hawaii

Meal Provided

Evening

3 hour(s)

Sun / Tue / Wed / Thu Only, Wheelchair accessible

Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters-0

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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

From USD 134.30

Swim with Manta Rays in Hawaii and choose from a 2.5-hour sunset & 2-hour moonlight cruise

Includes beverages, snacks, hot cocoa, wetsuit & snorkel gear. Small-group tour for up to 18 guests

Evening

2.5 - 3 hour(s)

Daily

Recently booked 2 times!

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay-0

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

USD 107.63

Get ready for a 45-min evening manta ray snorkeling tour in Kona. Only 8 guests per floating board

If you do not spot any manta rays during the activity, you can come back again for free!

Evening

2 hour(s)

Daily

Kohala Zipline Treetop Canopy Adventure with Optional Waterfall Swim Upgrade-0

Kohala Zipline Treetop Canopy Adventure with Optional Waterfall Swim Upgrade

From USD 235.60

Enjoy the fun and excitement as you make your way down 8 zip lines, 6 sky bridges, and a rappel

Upgrade to a full day Zip and Dip Adventure! Includes lunch, a short hike & waterfall swim

Pick-up Provided

Morning / Afternoon

3.5 - 10.5 hour(s)

Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only

Captain Cook Express 2.5-Hour Ocean Raft Adventure - Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay-0

Captain Cook Express 2.5-Hour Ocean Raft Adventure - Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay

USD 107.63

Embark on a 2.5-hour ocean raft expedition with Dolphin Discoveries and snorkel at Kealakekua Bay!

Witness a stunning marine life spectacle! See playful dolphins, graceful turtles & tropical fishes

Morning / Afternoon

3.5 hour(s)

Daily

Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise-0

Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise

USD 141.03

Join Sea Paradise on a 2-hour night snorkel tour and swim with giant mantas at Manta Ray Village

If you don't see mantas, come back again for free! Includes light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages

Evening

1.5 - 2.5 hour(s)

Daily

2.5-hour Dolphins & Whale Watch Raft Adventure Tour from Keauhou Bay [Dec-Mar]-0

2.5-hour Dolphins & Whale Watch Raft Adventure Tour from Keauhou Bay [Dec-Mar]

USD 107.63

Join a 2.5-hour Kona coast tour to spot dolphins, whales, sea caves, arches, and lava tubes!

Include binoculars for wildlife viewing and underwater microphone to listen to whale sounds

Morning

3 hour(s)

Daily

Big Island Buggy Car Rental Service (4 and 8 hours)-0

Big Island Buggy Car Rental Service (4 and 8 hours)

From USD 167.21

Cruise Big Island in style with VW Convertible Beach Buggies—unlimited miles, street legal & fun!

Choose 2 or 4-seat VW dune buggies with automatic or manual transmission for your adventure!

Pick-up Provided

Morning / Afternoon

Daily

Recently booked 2 times!

Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's-0

Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

USD 107.66

Top Big Island kayaking and snorkeling eco-adventure

Explore sea cliffs and a sea cave along the Kona coast

Morning

3.5 hour(s)

Daily

Hula Kai Kona First Class Snorkel Tour - 2 Snorkeling Stops, Breakfast & Lunch-0

Hula Kai Kona First Class Snorkel Tour - 2 Snorkeling Stops, Breakfast & Lunch

USD 204.82

Embark on a 5-hour snorkeling tour and explore two unique snorkel locations along the Kona coast

Enjoy first-class amenities, paddleboards, and a freshly prepared plant-based breakfast and lunch

Morning

5.5 hour(s)

Mon / Wed / Fri Only

Deluxe Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Cruise from Keauhou Bay - Hula Kai-0

Special Deals

Deluxe Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Cruise from Keauhou Bay - Hula Kai

From USD 160.49

6% OFF

Experience an incredible 1.5 hour Kona manta ray night time snorkeling experience

Includes wetsuits, snorkel gear, hot drinks and hot soup

Evening

2 hour(s)

Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only

Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest-0

Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest

USD 146.41

Embark on a one hour night snorkeling tour and watch graceful giant manta rays swoop below you

Includes wetsuits, flotation devices, hot chocolate, cookies, snorkel gear

Evening

2 hour(s)

Daily

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe-0

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

USD 121.16

Join Eka Canoes on a manta ray night snorkel experience (50-60 minutes)

Board a 40ft Hawaiian double-hulled sailing canoe & watch the manta rays glide through the ocean

Evening / Late-Night

1.5 hour(s)

Daily

Kona Snorkel Tours - Manta Ray Night Swim Experience from Keauhou Bay-0

Kona Snorkel Tours - Manta Ray Night Swim Experience from Keauhou Bay

USD 111.00

Witness the awe-inspiring manta rays on a evening snorkel adventure

Includes snorkel gear, wetsuits to keep you warm and approximately 30 mins of in-water snorkel time

Evening / Late-Night

1.5 hour(s)

Daily

King Kayak Hawaii - Keauhou Bay Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour-0

King Kayak Hawaii - Keauhou Bay Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

From USD 60.73

Kayak and snorkel along Kona Coast with King Kayak Hawaii. Two great tour options

Explore Sea Caves on the 4-hour Morning Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Tour

Morning / Afternoon

2 - 4 hour(s)

Daily

2.5-Hour Kealakekua Bay Speed Bat Adventure & Reef Snorkel Tour from Keauhou Bay-0

2.5-Hour Kealakekua Bay Speed Bat Adventure & Reef Snorkel Tour from Keauhou Bay

USD 111.00

Take an exhilarating 2.5-hour speed boat ride and snorkel at Kealakekua Bay

Includes snacks, water and snorkel gear. Small group snorkel with no more than 14 people

Morning / Afternoon

3 hour(s)

Daily

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition-0

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

From USD 124.87

3 hour, 4 hour and 5 hour South Kona snorkeling tours

Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay and Honaunau Bay

Meal Provided

Morning / Afternoon

3.5 - 5.5 hour(s)

Daily

2-Hour Kona Kayak Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Tour at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari-0

2-Hour Kona Kayak Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Tour at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari

USD 61.78

2 Hour Kona coast morning dolphin watch kayaking tour from Keauhou Bay

Watch spinner dolphins on an early morning Kona ocean kayaking adventure

Morning

2.5 hour(s)

Daily

Private Kealakekua Bay & Red Hill Catamaran Snorkel Sail-0

Private Kealakekua Bay & Red Hill Catamaran Snorkel Sail

From USD 5,097.04

Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay,the Big Island’s best snorkeling location

Sail aboard a comfortable and stable 50-foot catamaran sailboat

Meal Provided

Morning / Afternoon / Evening

2.5 - 5 hour(s)

Daily

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Top-Rated Activities for Big Island

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

USD 75.39

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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

From USD 240.84

3

Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

From USD 225.13

4

Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

USD 152.11

5

Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

USD 177.59

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Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki

From USD 1,414.91

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Latest reviews of Keauhou Bay

Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

The best snorkeling tour on the island!

2025/03/24 Families with Young Children Melanie

Hosts are great, very friendly and shared historical information at sites along the way. We saw a mother and baby whale as well as hammerhead sharks on the trips to and from. The sea life at the snorkeling site were abun... more

Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Great evening

2025/03/19 Couples Kara

fun, good food, and right at hotel so we loved the ease!

2.5-hour Dolphins & Whale Watch Raft Adventure Tour from Keauhou Bay [Dec-Mar]

Whale Watching 2.5 hour boat excursion

2025/03/15 Friends Jc

Very nice experience on a beautiful day. Saw a whale and many dolphins.

Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Soooo happy we came!

2025/03/04 Couples S&R

Absolutely fabulous!
Dancers were amazing. Musicians and singers . Loved it all!

Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Snorkeling for all ages!

2025/03/03 Solo Travelers Retired&spending$$itall

Excellent crew. Very knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a positive experience. All ages can do this experience. We saw humpback whales on the boat ride to snorkeling and a pod of dolphins joined us in the bay while... more

Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

Super cool

2025/02/15 Families with Young Children Kara

My family had a wonderful experience! we saw plnety of rays even my wife and son from the boat.

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For guests staying near Keauhou Bay, on the southern edge of Kailua-Kona, this area is the birthplace of King Kamehameha III. Well known for its rugged sea caves and pristine ocean conditions, this protected bay is home to the sacred stone that is said to have revived a stillborn King, as well as an ancient warriors burial ground from a fierce battle in 1819. Explore Keauhou Bay's vast history and underwater paradise and every corner of its breathtaking landscape.

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