Captain Cook Monument in Kona: The Landmark at the Edge of Kealakekua Bay
From the water, it’s impossible to miss. A white monument rises against the rugged shoreline at the northern end of Kealakekua Bay. For many visitors arriving by boat, it’s one of the first landmarks they recognize. But the Captain Cook Monument represents only one chapter in the extraordinary history of this part of […]
Kealakekua Bay: Snorkeling Through One of Hawaii’s Most Remarkable Places
There are beautiful snorkeling locations. And then there are places where the landscape, ocean and history make you stop for a moment before you even enter the water. Kealakekua Bay is one of those places. Located along the South Kona Coast of Hawaii Island, the bay combines dramatic volcanic coastline, clear Pacific water, abundant marine […]
Marine Life at Kealakekua Bay, Kona Hawaii: Every Species You May See Snorkeling
Kealakekua Bay has been a Marine Life Conservation District since 1969. More than fifty years of protection — no fishing, no collecting — has produced one of the highest marine life densities of any nearshore snorkel site in Hawaii. This is what guests may encounter on a Sea Paradise snorkel tour to the World […]
Best Snorkel Tours in Kona, Hawaii: What Actually Matters When You Book
There are a lot of snorkel tours in Kona, and the differences between them are larger than the booking pages suggest. Four things decide whether a Kona snorkel tour is memorable or forgettable: where it goes, what it goes on, who is briefing you, and how seriously the operator takes the reef. Sea Paradise has […]
Morning Snorkel Tour to Kealakekua Bay, Kona Hawaii: What to Expect
The Sea Paradise Morning Snorkel Tour departs Keauhou Bay in Kailua-Kona at 8:30 AM and returns by approximately 1:00 PM — about four and a half hours aboard the Hoku Nui, a 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran spaciously designed for 49 guests. The destination is the World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay, with Red […]
Snorkel Tips
Sea Paradise offers award-winning snorkel tours. Bring your bathing suit, towel and camera and we’ll provide the snorkel gear. Anyone who can swim can snorkel and our excellent crew ensure you have the best experience! Below are some general snorkeling tips for the newbie. Before you dip your toes into the fascinating underwater world of […]
Snorkeling On The Kona Coast
A snorkel tour on the Kona Coast of Hawaii offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant underwater world that thrives beneath the Pacific’s surface. The Kona Coast is renowned for its exceptionally clear and calm waters, a result of the island’s unique geological structure shielding it from strong currents and excessive sand […]
The Hawaiian Shirt
Enjoy a magical memory-making Hawaiian vacation experience with the best crew on the Big Island! Join Sea Paradise Sail & Snorkel Tours on the Hoku Nui, the beautiful, new catamaran, for a sea adventure you will never forget! Our crew is well-versed in the history of Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook as well as the […]
The Ohana Spirit in Hawaii
Join our famous crew on the Hoku Nui for a snorkel or manta ray tour and have an experience in the Kona waters you’ll remember forever. Our crew will increase the enjoyment of your experience with tales of the culture of Hawaii and the spirit of ohana. Ah, the spirit of Ohana. In Hawaii, it’s […]
Christmas In Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Happy Holidays from Sea Paradise! Join us on the Hoku Nui for an award-winning snorkel or manta ray tour! A Christmas Kaleidoscope in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii In Kailua-Kona, Christmas isn’t confined to cozy cabins and frosted windowpanes. Here, the festive spirit dances to the rhythm of the ocean, infusing the balmy air with a tropical twist. […]
