Keauhou Bay: The Historic Kona Bay Where Sea Paradise Adventures Begin
Every adventure has a starting point. For Sea Paradise, that place is Keauhou Bay. Tucked along the Kona Coast just south of Kailua-Kona, this protected bay may look peaceful and unassuming. But Keauhou has played an important role in Hawaiian history for generations. Today, it’s also the gateway to some of Kona’s most memorable ocean […]
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 Snorkeling Spots in Kona, Hawaii: Kealakekua Bay, Red Hill, and What You May See
Most guides to snorkeling in Kona are written by people who visited once. This one is written by an operator that has been in this water since 1985. Two sites on the south Kona Coast stand apart, and they are nothing alike: the World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay, and Red Hill. What Makes Kealakekua […]
10 Things First-Time Manta Ray Snorkelers Need to Know Before Their Tour
Snorkeling with manta rays off Hawaii’s Kona Coast is often described as a once-in-a-lifetime experience—and for good reason. Watching these gentle giants gracefully glide beneath you is both exciting and unforgettable. If you’re preparing for your first manta ray snorkel with Sea Paradise, here are ten things you should know before you head out. 1. […]
Why Manta Village Has Hawaii’s Best Manta Ray Snorkeling Experience
When people think about unforgettable wildlife encounters in Hawaii, few experiences compare to snorkeling with giant manta rays after sunset. Along the Kona Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, one location consistently stands out above all others: Manta Village. Known worldwide for its reliable manta ray sightings, unique underwater conditions, and decades-long history of successful encounters, […]
40+ Years on Kona Waters: Why Sea Paradise Remains a Guest Favorite
For more than 40 years, Sea Paradise has been creating unforgettable ocean adventures along the spectacular Kona Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. In an area known for world-class snorkeling and manta ray encounters, experience matters. Four decades of welcoming guests from around the world has helped establish Sea Paradise as one of Kona’s most trusted […]
The Big Island of Hawaii In The 1700’s: Life, Ocean and Culture Before Western Contact
In the 1700s, the Island of Hawaiʻi (the Big Island) was the political and cultural center of the Hawaiian Islands. It was a time before Western influence had dramatically changed Hawaiian society, and life was deeply connected to the land, the ocean, and traditional Hawaiian beliefs. The island was divided into several districts ruled by […]
Kona Sunset: The Best Places to Watch the Sunset on Hawaii’s Big Island
There’s something unforgettable about a sunset in Kona, Hawaii. Maybe it’s the way the sky melts from gold to fiery orange and finally into soft shades of pink and lavender, or maybe it’s the calm rhythm of the Pacific Ocean reflecting every color like glass. Whatever it is, sunsets along the Kona Coast feel less […]
