Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Cruise with Optional Lunch

Your experience

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay from the Fair Wind II catamaran, with slides, view boxes, and snacks or plant-based meals included.

Getting started

Board the Fair Wind II vessel at the designated departure point after check-in. Once on the catamaran, you can store your belongings in the storage baskets and settle into shaded or open areas. As you cruise toward Kealakekua Bay, drinking water is available on board while you get ready for your snorkel session.

What to expect

Kealakekua Bay

Your Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour centers on time in the water at this historic marine area, with approximately 2.5 hours of snorkel time built into the experience.

Features

• Time at Kealakekua Bay focuses on snorkeling, with snorkel equipment, prescription masks, and flotation devices provided so you can explore comfortably without bringing your own gear.

• You can enter the water directly from the Fair Wind II vessel using two 15 ft slides and a dive platform, adding a more playful way to get in and out of the bay.

• Underwater view boxes on the catamaran let you look into the water from the deck, which is helpful if you prefer to stay on board or want to spot marine life between snorkel sessions.

• The vessel is set up for comfort between swims, with shade, restrooms, and freshwater showers on board, plus storage baskets on the catamaran to keep your items dry.

• Complimentary reef-safe sunscreen is available, aligning with Hawaiʻi State Parks Department rules that do not allow chemical sunscreens, so you can protect your skin while following local guidelines.

• Drinking water is provided on board throughout the tour, and snacks are included on the Afternoon Family Snorkeling Cruise with Waterslides and Snacks.

• On the Morning Snorkeling Cruise with Captain Cook Stop and Two Meals, a plant-based tropical breakfast and a delicious plant-based lunch are included, with gluten-free food options available upon request in advance.

• Morning guests can also expect a stop at the Captain Cook Monument area as part of the route, adding another focal point to the Kealakekua Bay experience.