Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
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4.92
Turtles and Dolphins!
Reviewed by: Ashton H, 2022/07/01We got to see a turtle and a pod of like 15 dolphins we learned were currently in a half conscious state and they can basically auto-swim!
Boat was a little crowded with the kids on board. Would prefer an option with adults only as they were a little much for our honeymoon.
Overall great time! The cooled lava caves were very cool and go up all inside the big island!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/06/30 |
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Fun
Reviewed by: Michelle, 2022/06/11Length of trip perfect for first time snorkelers (12 yr old children). Crew knowledgeable, attentive and fun.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/06/07 |
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Perfect beginner's snorkel adventure
Reviewed by: Bruce L, 2022/04/16Our family did the Captain Cook snorkel trip in early April. The boat takes less than 15 people (11 on our trip), it is a small but stable inflatable type. The water was a little choppy for our trip, but not enough to prevent the go-ahead. We had to hang on as the boat jumped and rolled its way through the waves making hte journey unexpectedly exciting. We had a relaxed, informative and personable captain and one other crew member. The boat zipped out towards the Captain Cook monument area which has excellent snorkeling. Pretty much everyone on the boat was snorkeling for the first time. Sea Quest supplied full snorkel gear including prescription masks for one of our party. Inflatable Snorkel vests and pool noodles were also made available for those who prefer a little extra buoyancy. We stopped a couple of times on the way to check out a large pod of spinners dolphin and for an overview of the Big Island as viewed from out at sea. Once we got to Capt. Cook, we had about 1.5 hours to snorkel. The snorkeling was outstanding - clear calm water, tons of fish & coral. Sea Quest supplied snacks and drinks. Everyone had a great time and a lasting fun family memory was made. Great work Sea Quest!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/07 |
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Great excursion fun staff
Reviewed by: Michael T., 2022/04/16Skylar and Aerial were awesome. The trip was perfect. We were even fortunate enough to see a hammer head shark on our way back. These guys do it right!!!! Highly recommend booking with them as me and my family will remember this for a lifetime.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/14 |
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So many beautiful creatures
Reviewed by: Robin, 2022/04/06This was a great snorkel adventure. We made 3 stops and saw tons of beautiful coral and underwater creatures. It was a long half-day, but it went by so quickly. Would definitely do this again.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/02 |
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A 3 hour tour.
Reviewed by: Shelly, 2022/03/30The crew was great, helpful and fun. The little bit of history was enjoyable. We loved seeing the different marine life. The water wasn't too cold either. Our ride back was fantastic, Thanks Loren 1, 2 and Alex.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/28 |
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The perfect adventure
Reviewed by: Ren, 2022/03/20For a family coming from the snow, we didn’t know what to expect. We didn’t even know if we could snorkel! The crew was super helpful and fun. All of our fears were for not. We had the time of our lives! We were treated to historic stories to go along with our boat ride, the snorkel equipment was clean and high quality, the sights were incredible! The perfect adventure for beginners! Highly recommended!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/22 |
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Fantastic day of snorkel and lava cave exploring
Reviewed by: Wendy, 2022/03/08Bethany could not have been more accommodating and welcoming when we first arrived followed by a tremendous day at sea with Jill ! She gave an amazing tour of the coastline sharing history, " fun facts" and plentiful opportunity to see lava caves , blowholes, and awesome snorkeling! We saw a baby whale with her mama thanks to Jill's sharp eye followed by a diving turtle and then some dolphin at our final stop. Couldn't have asked for a better day that Jill and Sea Quest gave!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/07 |
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Great day snorkeling in the sun!
Reviewed by: Jane, 2022/01/18Such a welcoming crew and staff at Sea Quest. They worked through changes easily and made sure everyone was comfortable. Not only was the snorkeling great with tons of fish and coral but you also get several stops along the ride to look at lava tubes, caves, and larger wildlife. Very knowledgable crew and great spot to visit for both beginner and advanced swimmers/snorkelers.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/15 |
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Great snorkeling and sea cave tour experience
Reviewed by: Tanya L., 2022/01/10The captain and the assistant are very nice and knowledgeable. We saw a few amazing sea caves and lava tubes on the way to the snorkeling stops. Saw beautiful fishes at both stops and the 2nd stop (Captain Cook's Monument) is best and our GoPro caught awesome videos of those beautiful fishes.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/07 |
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Amazing adventure
Reviewed by: Sarah h, 2021/08/23It was an amazing snorkeling adventure. My husband and I have never gone snorkeling the crew was amazing. They were helpful and very funny. I suggest doing this. You get to see many different types of animals and sights
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/21 |
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Best snorkel ever
Reviewed by: Sydnie, 2021/07/23Brendan and Morgan were lovely, great story tellers and funny jokes. Overall 11/10 cannot recommend enough
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| Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
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Great Experience
Reviewed by: Mnm, 2021/06/10One of the best experiences that my wife and i have had!!!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/06/04 |
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A great time!
Reviewed by: Erin, 2020/03/04This was a fun way to spend my birthday. The captain and crew were super relaxed and funny, and the small size of the boat allowed for a sense of camaraderie and fun, as we zoomed through the water at high speeds (make sure to hold on!). Loved this intimate experience rather than some big show boat with a ton of people onboard.
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| Activity Date: | 2020/02/20 |
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Make this outing a must
Reviewed by: Rebecca, 2018/11/18From the start of this tour we knew it was going to be great. The staff are friendly & engaging. Admittedly it was only our family of 4, which was really nice. The whole afternoon was filled with tuna jumping around us, checking out caves, snorkelling in what I can only describe as one of the best snorkel locations I have ever been to, finishing with dolphins swimming with us on our way back! If I was here for longer I would go again.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/17 |
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Fun experience!
Reviewed by: Amber , 2018/03/12Captain Steve and Sam were great! They were very knowledgeable and took great care of our family. The snorkeling was wonderful and we were able to see a lot of different species, including sea turtles and a spotted eagle ray.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/09 |
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Reviewed by: Barb Gregory, 2017/11/26Frantastic. Trip could not have. Been better well worth the money
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| Activity Date: | 2017/11/04 |
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Sea Quest made the day AMAZING!
Reviewed by: keryl, 2017/10/15Captain Steve was hilarious and Michael was a great assistant captain. Both Steve and Michael were entertaining and very knowledgeable about the southern part of the island of Hawaii. We saw dolphins, tons of colorful fish snorkeling, traveled to look inside sea cave and had more food than we needed! It was a truly amazing day on the ocean with Sea Quest!
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| Activity Date: | 2017/10/12 |
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Cook island tour
Reviewed by: VA family , 2017/10/14A perfect size group for this expedition. Captain Steve was knowledgeable and interesting.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/10/11 |
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Awesome
Reviewed by: Big Rob, 2017/07/14Great guide
Best snorkelling
Best time
Loved and recommend to all
From Sydney ❤️Big island
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/11 |
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Awesome time with captain JC and Kevin
Reviewed by: Lianne & Ron, 2017/05/27We had an awesome time with captain JC and Kevin. I went on dolfin discovery the day before and didn't even see the dolfin and captain JC found for us a shark, 3x dolfin and bring us to a place where the turtles are. In one word AWESOME, mahalo and aloha from the Netherlands
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| Activity Date: | 2017/05/22 |
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Adventurous and amazing fun!
Reviewed by: Lori Johnston, 2017/04/29My husband and I went snorkeling and it was amazing! We saw Captain Cook monument and snorkled the most beautiful part of Hawaii. The boat tour was so much fun, we saw so many dolphins. Our boat driver and helper were super friendly. This is a must! Don't second guess just book it...your adventure begins here!
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| Activity Date: | 2017/04/06 |
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Fantastic trip
Reviewed by: Lena, 2016/11/11Had a great time! The crew (Bill and Sam) were so friendly and informative. We really enjoyed the tour of the coastline we were given between sites and all local history tidbits along the way. The captain was always certain to take us to a spot with calm waters and good visibility. Saw so many green sea turtles. Highly recommend Sea quest.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/08 |
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Sea Quest Ocean Rafting and Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling (from Keauhou Bay
Reviewed by: Jen, 2016/05/09We had a great time on this excursion. The ride on the raft to the snorkeling sites was exhilarating and relaxing as we took in the beauty of the Kona landscape. We chose this excursion because we were able to snorkel at two different bays ( including Captain Cook's monument). The only disappointment was not seeing more different types of fishes (saw about 5-7 different types per area) and more fishes overall. Our captain and shipmate took good care of our group of 9. The Captain gave us a history of the many caves and cliffs that we visited. They also provided us with fresh fruit, soda, chips, and cookies during the rides. Bonus was seeing a couple of dolphins and mountain goats. A fun afternoon snorkeling made this trip memorable.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/26 |
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Absolutely amazing
Reviewed by: Tanisha, 2015/08/02I had an amazing time snorkeling for the very first time. Captain Dave was great, he made me feel very comfortable. I am definitely coming back the next time I visit The Big Island!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/09 |
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Great Experience!!! Fun!!!
Reviewed by: shah, 2015/05/19We had a great time. The guides, Jesse and Kevin, were great and informative. Eventhough we were first time snorkelers, they made us comfortable and we had great fun.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/10 |
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Fabulous Tour
Reviewed by: Vivian, 2014/02/21We had a great time with Captain(found the nametag)Liam, Captain Joe,and Cassie. Loved the colorful commentary, super sights and snorkeling. Even had a wonderful whale sighting. Hope you get driving lessons before you take the next unsuspecting tourists out. Thanks for a great time!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/20 |
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Sea Quest snorkel
Reviewed by: Aunt Jen, 2012/06/15Just returned from trip with my niece and nephew - 10 and 12 yrs. old -
we did this Sea Quest snorkel on our first morning, and couldn't have been happier -
Drew and Capt. Bill were professional, funny, and informative. Drew was excellent with the kids. Very safe conditions for all - definitely recommend for a snorkel excursion - more personalized than the big boat excursions.
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Sea Quest Snorkeling Tour
Reviewed by: Tina Thatcher, 2011/04/05This was BY FAR the best tour we took - even better than the helicopter tour of the volcano!
We enjoyed the smaller boat - only 12 people on our tour (from teens to seniors) plus Captain Steve and the Drew crew. Other boats seemed to have hundreds on board, although they may have had better facilities. Kayaks can damage the coral, and they aren't as mobile as the boat - no whale searching or cave exploring.
First, Hawaii Activities actually called us to check that we were going to be there on time and asked if we had any questions. Then, we checked in, signed waivers, and were assigned to our boat. It was all very organized and ran very smoothly.
Steve and Drew were very knowledgeable and patient with first timers. They served a wonderful snack (fresh pineapple and other fruits, chips, cookies, etc), and the snorkeling (two spots) was wonderful. They even had a book to help us identify what we had seen.
The icing on the cake was that two whales decided to grace us w
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awesome activities
Reviewed by: haychefpete, 2011/03/28Our adventure on the seaquest was both unique and educational , not to mention awesome ! darren and joe were informative and profesional , fun was the order of the day and spectactular sights and sea life was seen . Whales with calfs breaching , dolphins , more fish than you can count ! thats just in the water . they told about the history and culture . educational facts about the marine life . I HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS FOR ANYONE ! Its well worth the money for the experience !
sincerely
PETER SHARP
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Aloha Jen! Thank you for choosing Sea Quest! We're thrilled you enjoyed yourself and hope we will see you again soon. We'll tell the goats and dolphins you say "hi" in the meantime.