Kealakekua Bay Hike

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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
Feb 19, 2024
Parked at trail head and hiked down. Approximately 2 miles one way. Fairly steep all the way down. Do not hike unless you are fit. Fairly rigorous. Take plenty of water, minimum three to four bottl… Full review by Tucker W

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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 takes effort for sure to go all the way across ..as we Did..we were stunned and tired . But we took Our time and got out to snorkel many times and just tied to boat to us and …
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It takes effort for sure to go all the way across ..as we Did..we were stunned and tired . But we took Our time and got out to snorkel many times and just tied to boat to us and snorkeled about..we paddled along the wall Shoreline on way out and straight through middle of bay on way back.. we Did a double w my husband in back. It was a beautiful day and fun but I would sandwich sitting around relaxing days on either side :)
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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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