4-Hour Kona Private Charter
Overview
Perfect for all size of couples, families or extended families. Experience Kealakekua Bay, the best place to snorkel on the Big Island or find a totally new and secluded snorkel area.
Choose whether you'd like to focus more heavily on world-class snorkeling, wildlife searching, or private spots.
After snorkeling, your captain has lunch and beverages for you. Hear all about the history of the area, the Captain Cook story. On the return trip, we hug the rugged coastline, and explore places Zodiacs with shallow drafts can get into! We show you natural blowholes, exposed lava tubes, and sea caves!
What's Included
- Lunch gourmet wrap turkey sandwiches (let us know dietary restrictions)
- Snacks chips and cookies
- Carbonated beverages coke, diet coke, tropical juices, refill station for reusable water bottles
- RX masks -2, -3, -4, -5 for nearside
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Flotation vest and noodles
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting Location
74-425 Kealakehe Parkway
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Kailua-Kona
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Kealakekua Bay
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Captain Cook
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not for any guests under the age of 4 years old
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on 4-Hour Kona Private Charter?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-3196P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. gourmet wrap turkey sandwiches (let us know dietary restrictions).
- Snacks. chips and cookies.
- Carbonated beverages. coke, diet coke, tropical juices, refill station for reusable water bottles.
- RX masks -2, -3, -4, -5 for nearside.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- flotation vest and noodles.
- Hotel pick-up and drop off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 4-Hour Kona Private Charter is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not for any guests under the age of 4 years old
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 4-Hour Kona Private Charter will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunchgourmet wrap turkey sandwiches (let us know dietary restrictions)
- Snackschips and cookies
- Carbonated beveragescoke, diet coke, tropical juices, refill station for reusable water bottles
- RX masks -2, -3, -4, -5 for nearside
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Flotation vest and noodles
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not for any guests under the age of 4 years old
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
