Kealakekua Bay Coral

Kealakekua Bay

4.5/5
(834) · Nature reserve in Captain Cook, United States
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4.5/5 · 834 reviews
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Mar 3, 2025
We couldn’t find it ?? We followed the satnav but it took us down a very windy road and then a road that looked as though it was going to nowhere! Signposts were virtually non - existent so we drove …Full review by Rob M
Aug 23, 2024
Our family loved our few hours snorkeling here!! We got to this area via people power - we kayak’ed through a local company along with a guide. I don’t think I’d ever seen such a variety of sea lif…Full review by billybob101
Jun 16, 2024
My watch clocked 101 floors on a way up. This requires some cardio fitness and strong quads. We are an active couple 62 and 72 years old. I would say it is a moderately difficult trail. My advice is…Full review by Diana D
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Did anyone have a hard time getting out of the water when the tide was low?
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I climbed in and out of zodiac. Part of the shoreline is rocky and people who had walked in were climbing in and out of the water.
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Answer by Mary M · Jun 25, 2019
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Is it ok for beginners to kayak across the bay? Is the water rough? Larry
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It is fine for beginners as long as conditions are normal. The most difficult aspect for me was getting back into the kayak from the water because I'm out of shape. I did it and the entire …
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It is fine for beginners as long as conditions are normal. The most difficult aspect for me was getting back into the kayak from the water because I'm out of shape. I did it and the entire trip was worth the effort.
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Are there tours availible to Cruise ship passengers to Kealakekua?
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You should be able to go out there. A know some cruise lines offer excursions there. I would look at the cruise line site and see what is offered.
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Answer by Sharon L · Jan 24, 2019
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Hi - I read that you can kayak to Captain Cook. If we want to snorkel as well, is there a place that we can park our …
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Hi - I read that you can kayak to Captain Cook. If we want to snorkel as well, is there a place that we can park our kayaks? I don't want to disrupt the coral so any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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You can’t take your own, or rented kayaks to Kealakekua Bay. The only way to snorkel is to pay for a boat excursion, or a kayak guide through a licensed company. You can hike a …
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You can’t take your own, or rented kayaks to Kealakekua Bay. The only way to snorkel is to pay for a boat excursion, or a kayak guide through a licensed company. You can hike a couple of miles to the Captain Cook monument from the road with your snorkel gear. We paid for a kayak guide and were the only ones snorkeling for about an hour until an excursion boat arrived.
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Can we snorkel on our own without a tour?
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Yes, you can snorkel on your own. I would recommend renting a kayak at Bay Side Adventures and kayaking across the bay. We were able to watch and snorkel with spinner dolphins on …
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Yes, you can snorkel on your own. I would recommend renting a kayak at Bay Side Adventures and kayaking across the bay. We were able to watch and snorkel with spinner dolphins on our way over to the Captain Cook Monument.
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