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Kealakekua Bay Catamaran Cruise with Lunch (Product 52738)
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Highlights

  • Glide along Kealakekua Bay on a guided catamaran, tracing sea caves and the historic shoreline as you watch the Kona coast from the water.
  • Check in at 8am at Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona, meet your crew by the marina pavilion, then board for an 8:30am departure.
  • Settle in on the catamaran as you cruise Kealakekua Bay, with sandwiches, fruit, chips, granola bars, juice, and water served onboard.
  • Watch the Kona shoreline slip by, pass sea caves along the coast, and feel the ocean swells as the crew points out key spots around the bay.
  • Add an in-water snorkeling session with all gear provided, or stay aboard for a cruise without swimming.

Your Experience

Cruise Kealakekua Bay by catamaran with an onboard lunch and an optional in-water snorkeling session.

Getting started

Check in at 8am at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp, 74-381 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740. After turning into Honokohau Harbor, take the first right, follow the road as it veers left to the large parking lot, then park near the restrooms for free and meet your crew member by the pavilion next to the public restrooms. Departure from Honokohau Harbor is at 8:30am, and the catamaran returns at 12:30pm.

What to expect

Kealakekua Bay catamaran cruise

Sail from Honokohau Harbor toward Kealakekua Bay on a catamaran cruise on Kealakekua Bay, operating on the open ocean where water conditions may vary in the tropical Hawaii climate. The tour runs in the morning and is open to all ages, with no operation during the Ironman Championship.

Features

  • Views along the route include the coastline around Kailua Kona, which lies 3.5 miles south of Honokohau Harbor, and the area 4.5 miles south of Kona Airport, giving you a sense of the island’s western shore from the water.

  • For the Cruise with In-Water Snorkeling option, an in-water snorkeling session is included at Kealakekua Bay, while the Cruise Only - Stay Aboard (No Snorkeling) option lets you remain on deck and enjoy the scenic cruise only, with no in-water snorkeling.

  • Snorkel, mask, fins, and a safety jacket are provided for guests who choose the in-water snorkeling session, so you do not need to bring your own basic gear.

  • Lunch is included on board, with gourmet sandwiches and a choice of fresh fruit, along with snacks, juice and water such as a selection of chips and granola bars, so you have food and drinks throughout the cruise.

  • Catamaran cruise on Kealakekua Bay, lunch, snacks, juice and water, an in-water snorkeling session as per option selected, and snorkel, mask, fins, safety jacket as per option selected are all part of this experience.

  • Guests with meals for special dietary requirements or any special dietary restrictions should bring their own food, as these are not included.

  • A swimsuit that you put on before departure, a change of clothes, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, a warm long-sleeve jacket or sweatshirt, and motion sickness medicine taken at least an hour before the tour are recommended to match the changing tropical weather and open-ocean conditions.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Catamaran cruise on Kealakekua Bay
  • 4-hour tour, 1.5 hours of snorkeling (as per option selected)
  • 4-hour tour, cruise only, no in-water snorkeling (as per option selected)
  • Snorkel, mask, fins, safety jacket (as per option selected)
  • Lunch
  • Snacks, juice, and water
  • Meals for special dietary requirements

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

Clothing: Wear your swimsuit before departure and bring a change of clothes for after the cruise. Sun protection: Bring a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses for comfort on deck. Warm layer: Pack a warm long-sleeve jacket or sweatshirt for breezy or cooler conditions. Medication: If you get seasick, take motion sickness medicine in the morning at least an hour before the tour. Food needs: Bring your own food if you have special dietary restrictions that are not covered by the standard lunch.

Outside food: Outside food and drinks may not be permitted on the boat. Safety: Follow all crew instructions and safety rules while snorkeling and onboard.

Wheelchair access: Not wheelchair accessible; the vessels cannot accommodate standard wheelchairs.

Age policy: All ages are welcome on this catamaran cruise. Operating days: The tour operates daily, except during the Ironman Championship when no tours run. Check-in time: Check in at 8am at Honokohau Harbor before boarding. Departure time: Depart Honokohau Harbor at 8:30am and return around 12:30pm. Meeting point: Meet at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp, 74-381 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740. Location guidance: The harbor is 4.5 miles south of Kona Airport and 3.5 miles north of Kailua Kona. Driving directions: After entering Honokohau Harbor, take the first right, follow the road left, and continue to the large parking lot. Parking: Park for free anywhere by the restrooms in the large parking lot. Crew meetup: Meet your crew member by the pavilion next to the public restrooms. Weather note: Hawaii is tropical and the weather may change without notice during your cruise. Sea conditions: The cruise operates on the open ocean and water conditions may be choppy or imperfect. Snorkeling option: If you select the in-water snorkeling option, you will snorkel using provided gear and safety jacket. Stay-aboard option: If you select the cruise-only option, you will stay aboard the catamaran with no in-water snorkeling.

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