Captain Zodiac Rafting with Hawaii Travel Network
Ahoy Matey, come join Captain Zodiac Rafting Expeditions on the Big Island and enjoy snorkeling, whale watching, and dolphin adventures off the Kona Coast! Since 1974, Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditions has provided a historical voyage to Kealakekua Bay to visit the site of Captain Cook’s Monument. Climb aboard Captain Zodiac’s raft before he shoves off from the Honokohau Marina, located three miles north of Kailua. Captain Zodiac has thirty-five years of experience “pillaging and plundering” the Kona Coast. Get ready buccaneers, for an exciting and exhilarating pirate themed adventure as you travel along the breathtaking Kona Coast listening to ancient Hawaiian stories, legends, and history told by Captain Zodiac’s historian and naturalist. You will get the feeling you have slipped into a time machine and traveled back to the ancient days of Hawaii as you view the remote Kona Coastline. Your Captain will identify points of interest as you dash by miles of lava flows, sea caves, and rocky shoreline. Along the way, be on the lookout for marine wildlife such as sea turtles, bottlenose and spinner dolphins, manta rays, pilot whales, and during the winter season, humpback whales. Hawaii Travel Network will provide big savings for Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditions, Big Island Snorkeling Tours, and any Big Island Tours.
The highlight of the trip is arriving at Kealakekua Bay, where Captain Cook, the first British explorer and navigator step foot on the Hawaiian Islands in 1778. Unfortunately, it was the place of his demise, stabbed to death by Hawaiian natives when they realized he was human, not a God. A monument was erected and stands in a remote location in the Kealakekua Bay. Captain Zodiac offers the best snorkeling experience in the shallow waters right near Cook’s monument. You enjoy swimming around the dolphins as they come to the bay for a safe haven to provide protection for their calves, feed them, and to rest. The jagged and high cliffs surrounding the bay, makes the location impossible to arrive by land. The area is also now a marine reserve with strict restrictions. The extensive coral reef and calm water conditions create an environment for underwater marine life to successfully survive, making the Kealakekua Bay the best location to see exotic marine wildlife as you dive and snorkel in Hawaii. Also, you will not want to miss the dramatic landscape of the sheer cliffs and grandiose views of the eastern edge of Kealakekua Bay.
Captain Zodiac safely operates a fleet of inflatable boats, Hurricanes 733’s, that are quick, highly maneuverable, and has a lot of get-up-and-go! The Hurricane 733’s can accommodate up to sixteen passengers, so the entire family can ride at the same time! Captain Zodiac supplies everything you need for your snorkeling experience that includes snorkel gear, flotation devices, and prescription masks. The Captain will make sure the boat drifts close by for the convenience of climbing on board anytime during the snorkeling excursion. When everyone is on board, ready to return, you will be served a delicious tropical snack. The returning trip is when the captain will sail near to the coastline to give our guests a closer view of the blowholes and sea caves. AAArrrrggggg Mateys, rest assured our captains are skilled and have sailing in their pirate blood! Not only are they expert pirate seamen, but also historians, naturalist, and geologists.
You and your family will absolutely enjoy this Big Hawaii attraction on the Kona Coast. Do your online vacation shopping with Hawaii Travel Network.com and save with big discounts.
Due to the bouncy nature and speed of this boat ride, Captain Zodiac does not allow pregnant women, anyone with back or neck injuries, poor health, or children under five to participate in the tour.