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All Reviews for Kealakekua in Big Island

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817 reviews

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Great trip, thank you.

Reviewed by: Sandi

Amazing crew, food, music and best sunset so far this week. Strongly recommend.

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Aloha!
Mahalo for joining us and the five star review! We are grateful for you kind recommendations!

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Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/08/06
Activity Date: 2022/08/04

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great adventure

Reviewed by: Steve

The whole crew was outstanding. So helpful, knowledgeable, courteous, personable. We had a great time. Thanks so much to Seaquest!!! Highly recommend.

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Packages: 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/30
Activity Date: 2022/07/28

Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

Great crew!

Reviewed by: Reif family

Friendly, attentive and courteous crew! Good selection of beverages and fresh fruits and snacks were good (kid friendly). I liked that I saw the crew wiping down all the rails and high touch surfaces after the last group/ before we boarded. Saw some dolphins and plenty of fish, and a couple of flying fish! The crew and captain were very informative about the reef and preserving the reef life. One member even informed a kayaker that he was too close to the reef and could damage it. Will book with them again our next round.

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Aloha Reif family,

We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful day out on the water. We look forward to making more memories with your family in the near future!

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Packages: Afternoon Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/11
Activity Date: 2022/07/09

Kona Luxury Snorkel Sail - No Wiki Sailing Catamaran Private & Shared Charters

A wonderful experience with outstanding hosts!

Reviewed by: Ricky McKinney

A wonderful experience with outstanding hosts. The privacy and attention to detail was unbelievable. The lunch lacked greens/salad that we thought would be included. Snorkeling was less than expected visually. Overall the adventure of a lifetime for a mature couple. A wonderful experience with outstanding hosts. The privacy and attention to detail was unbelievable. The lunch lacked greens/salad that we thought would be included. Snorkeling was less than expected visually. Overall the adventure of a lifetime for a mature couple.

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Packages: Shared Charter: Dolphin Watch & Kona Snorkel Cruise with Lunch (4 hours)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/05
Activity Date: 2022/07/01

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Turtles and Dolphins!

Reviewed by: Ashton H

We 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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Packages: 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/01
Activity Date: 2022/06/30

Kona Luxury Snorkel Sail - No Wiki Sailing Catamaran Private & Shared Charters

BEST Catamaran snorkeling sail!

Reviewed by: J Slayton

We did the No Wiki Kona LUXURY SAIL, dolphin watching, snorkeling. This was the best Catamaran snorkeling sail we've ever been on! (and we've done quite a few)
The captain and crew were knowledgeable, friendly and very attentive. They found us a fantastic snorkeling spot in a reef corner with LOTS of different fish and turtles and no other boats there at the same time. The breakfast and lunch was really great as well. I loved that they put cushioned chairs on the mesh canvas area up font so that you could sit so comfortably in the best spot on the boat! I would definitely do this again and highly recommend it

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Packages: Shared Charter: Dolphin Watch & Kona Snorkel Cruise with Lunch (4 hours)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/30
Activity Date: 2022/06/18

4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch

An incredible adventure!

Reviewed by: Grace

An incredible adventure for the family and I! I knew I wanted to see the Captain Cook memorial but I never anticipated such an immersive aquatic experience.

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Mahalo Nui Loa for the wonderful review. We hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island!

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Packages: Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/21
Activity Date: 2022/06/16

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Highly recommend!!

Reviewed by: Mike

What a fun, informative, and relaxing 3 hours. Great history guide and fantastic music! Helen the bartender was great as well. We are a group of six with two elderly parents who were comfortable the whole time and loved it. We will do this again!

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Thanks a million for joining us! We are so happy to read that you had a great time!

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Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/17
Activity Date: 2022/06/15

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Fun

Reviewed by: Michelle

Length of trip perfect for first time snorkelers (12 yr old children). Crew knowledgeable, attentive and fun.

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Packages: 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/11
Activity Date: 2022/06/07

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Beautiful boat ride

Reviewed by: Hawaiian fun girl

The views are amazing. The entertainment was great, the food and service were garbage. The food was ice cold and tasted terrible. My meat was all fat and sauce. The tiny package of Mac nuts and salad were the only thing edible. Getting a staff member to do anything but dance and have fun was difficult.the views and dolphins are worth the money but eat before you go and bring your own drink or you’ll be parched.

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Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/28
Activity Date: 2022/05/03

4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch

The best adventure of my Hawaii trip!!

Reviewed by: Patricia Ponce

First time in Hawaii and snorkeling chose the best crew to experience this adventure with. The whole crew was awesome very knowledgeable and the nicest people I have ever come across in the whole world. Captain Eddie help me with my dizziness advice best way to feel better so I could continue to enjoy our trip. Loved the whole experience and I would recommend this crew to anyone and everyone if they truly want to enjoy their trip.

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Aloha Patricia,

Mahalo for your wonderful recommendation! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the company of the crew. We hope to have the pleasure of seeing you in the near future!

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Packages: Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with Lunch - Group of 6 or More [4.5 hours]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/11
Activity Date: 2022/05/09

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Perfect beginner's snorkel adventure

Reviewed by: Bruce L

Our 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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Packages: 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/16
Activity Date: 2022/04/07

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great excursion fun staff

Reviewed by: Michael T.

Skylar 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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Packages: 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/04/16
Activity Date: 2022/04/14

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

Fun Time in a Historic Setting

Reviewed by: Okiman60

The Fairwind crew is very professional, for they stress safety and they are helpful. In addition, the captain highlighted dolphin sightings and the historical information regarding ancient Hawaiian culture. He also gave facts about the Captain Cook Memorial.

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Packages: Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/09
Activity Date: 2022/04/07

Kona 2-Stop Snorkel Tour & Premium Ocean Raft Dolphin Watch Safari with Lunch

Fun in the sun!

Reviewed by: June

We had a great time swimming with the dolphins. Wish we had not gotten sea sick and enjoyed the trip more but we did have fun!

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Aloha June! We are so happy that you enjoyed our Kona dolphin watch tour. Thank you so much for joining us. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!

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Packages: Snorkel Cruise & Dolphin Watch Experience
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/09
Activity Date: 2021/05/16

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

So many beautiful creatures

Reviewed by: Robin

This 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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Packages: 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/06
Activity Date: 2022/04/02

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

This is the best excursion

Reviewed by: Kathy

We travel to Kona every other year. We discovered the dinner cruise the last time we went and loved it so we definitely booked it again last week. This year was even better. The crew were ready to help anyone needing help. We were waited on and spoiled. The food was tasty. The historian did a great job as did the music entertainment. We took the cruise at the end of March which should have been too late to view a whale. One popped up right beside the boat. The captain steered the boat to try to follow the whale so we could get another view. It started raining later and once again the captain did what he could to take us out away from the rain. We will definitely do this the next time we return to Hawaii.

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Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/03
Activity Date: 2022/03/31

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Amazing cruise!

Reviewed by: Winnie

We had such a good time on this dinner cruise. The food was good, the DJ and our tour guide was excellent. We ate, danced and enjoying the beautiful views from the ocean of the Big Island. The sunset view is a most see!!

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Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/01
Activity Date: 2022/03/17

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

A 3 hour tour.

Reviewed by: Shelly

The 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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Packages: 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/30
Activity Date: 2022/03/28

Kona Luxury Snorkel Sail - No Wiki Sailing Catamaran Private & Shared Charters

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: The Desmond’s

Captain Cindy and Crew John were awesome! They made this the trip of a lifetime! They were informative, so very helpful, personable, and professional. We had a great time from the beginning to the end!

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Packages: Private Charter: Kealakekua Bay Snorkel (5 to 8 hours)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/24
Activity Date: 2022/03/22

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

The perfect adventure

Reviewed by: Ren

For 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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Packages: 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/20
Activity Date: 2022/02/22

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Fantastic day of snorkel and lava cave exploring

Reviewed by: Wendy

Bethany 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!

  • Rooster Crown

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Packages: 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/08
Activity Date: 2022/03/07

Ultimate Hawaii Circle Island Sightseeing, Kilauea Volcano & Waterfall Tour

Well worth the trip

Reviewed by: Robert

Adam was a wealth of knowledge and very informative. We used it to get a good overview of the island and were rewarded by the information and the sites we visited. Would highly recommend it to any one - the stories history and places visited were spot on.

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Packages: Pick-up from Kona Hotels
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/02/07
Activity Date: 2022/02/05

Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

Fantastic crew and trip!

Reviewed by: Laurie

The sailboat was new and beautiful. The crew were knowledgeable and very helpful. They let us do some whale watching and fish chasing and we had a fantastic time! We will definitely take this trip again but next tome we will do the 5 hour.

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Aloha Laurie, Mahalo Nui Loa for joining us. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful time. We look forward to your next visit!

  • Just plain fun!

  • Pure joy.

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Packages: Afternoon Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/02/06
Activity Date: 2022/02/04

4.5-Hour Sea Quest Premium Rafting Snorkel Tour at Honaunau & Kealakekua Bay

Great day!

Reviewed by: Colleen

Captain Steve made our experience very special. We stopped in two snorkel spots, saw some caves close up, had a nice snack and lunch. Were told neat things about the island and the locations we snorkeled at.
The waters were a little choppy. We felt very safe with Steves driving. The tour states it is not good for someone with any physical issues. There was some bouncing around on the boat, so we would agree with that.
Professional Company. They offered a few different types of snorkeling tours. Pick one-- you won't be disappointed.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/02/01
Activity Date: 2022/01/25

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great day snorkeling in the sun!

Reviewed by: Jane

Such 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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Packages: 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/18
Activity Date: 2022/01/15

4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch

Must Do in Kona!!

Reviewed by: SusanB

Wonderful, cheerful, professional staff. Lovely, clean NEW boat. This trip was a thumbs up. We were greeted by Joshua who was happy and briefed us well. On board were Asia, Jesse and Capt. Mike Morgan. This team worked well together to keep us entertained, fed, schooled on area history and safe. All of the gear was in good condition, the food was healthy and served efficiently using pandemic protocols. We were clearly informed of where to snorkel and attended by one or two employees while in the water. We were able to make part of the trip back under sail which was a silent treat. This is a top snorkel area on the island and the Sea Paradise trip is top notch! Top this off with seeing spinner dolphins and five different whales ….. a wonderful way to spend the morning.

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Aloha Susan, Mahalo Nui Loa for taking the time to share your beautiful photos. We hope to see you for more adventures soon!

  • Under sail

  • Whale!

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Packages: Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/13
Activity Date: 2022/01/11

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great snorkeling and sea cave tour experience

Reviewed by: Tanya L.

The 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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Packages: 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/01/10
Activity Date: 2022/01/07

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

Great snorkeling trip! Marginal food.

Reviewed by: Jim

The boat and crew were great! The snorkeling equipment was first class. We didn't see that much wildlife at the two stops. A lot of small fish. The second stop was better. Didn't notice in the sign-up that the BBQ was vegan. That is nice for folks who like it but it would have been good to offer non-vegan food as well. We paid extra for the food on the cruise and I would have liked some regular food. Overall, the bar and drinks offered were very good and served with a smile. My wife thought the boat and seating were the best. The crew were very informative and happy to share their knowledge and culture with the guests. Would do it again!

  • Beautiful coastline view.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/11/07
Activity Date: 2021/11/05

Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

Just the crew alone makes the experience worth every penny!

Reviewed by: Leslie

Captain Tony and his crew were so wonderful! They were funny and so informative. I would definitely do it again! They were so sweet to our two year old who was part of the snorkeling also. Make sure you take cash to tip them well because they definitely deserve it! The whole trip the captain and his trip hangout with everyone and cut up fresh fruit for everyone while serving drinks and making sure everyone is comfortable and has what they need. Definitely one of our top favorite things we did on the Big Island

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Aloha Leslie,

Mahalo for taking the time to review us and sharing your wonderful pictures! We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us on your next visit to the islands :)

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Packages: Afternoon Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/09/01
Activity Date: 2021/08/30
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