Excursion Ultimate cap’n cook by land and sea tour at Kailua Kona

Discover the connection between Captain James Cook and Kona during this picturesque, full-day sightseeing and snorkeling excursion via land and sea with lunch.

Kona, Bay View Coffee Farm, Scenic Viewpoint, Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook Monument

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the Bay View Farm. This working, approximately 24-acre (about 9.7-hectare) Kona coffee farm is nestled on the slopes of the Mauna Loa Volcano just above beautiful Kealakekua Bay, and renowned for producing the best Kona coffee since 1984. During your guided tour, see coffee growing on the trees and learn about the various coffee-making steps and processes, all of which happen right here on the farm. Following your tour, enjoy a sample of 100% Kona coffee at a gorgeous viewpoint overlooking Kealakekua Bay and the Captain Cook Monument, which stands on the only sliver of British land in the United States.  

Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park, Walking Tour, Keahou Bay, Zodiac-Ride

Next, re-board your coach and head to the Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park. Long ago, there was kapu, the ancient Hawaiian system of laws. Should a person break a kapu and face almost certain death, they could make their way to a place of refuge and be absolved. The Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park is one of those places. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of this historic, approximately 420-acre (about 170-hectare) park. Along the way, see temple platforms, fishponds, and vestiges of ancient life in Hawaii. Afterward, re-board your coach and drive to Keahou Bay for snorkel check-in. Receive your Zodiac-boat and safety instructions, then embark your high-speed, Zodiac-boat and take to the seas.

Kona Coast, Sea Caves, Lava Tubes, Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook Statue, Snorkeling, Lunch

Your approximately two-mile (about 3.2-kilometre-long) route explores sea caves and lava tubes along the rugged Kona Coast whilst on the lookout for marine life all around you. Upon arrival at the sheltered and pristine waters of Kealakekua Bay, come face-to-face with the monument to Captain Cook, along with approximately two hours of snorkeling that ranks among the best in Hawaii, and is ideal for beginners and experienced snorkelers alike. Before swimming and snorkeling, enjoy a deli-style lunch. At the conclusion of your tour, ride back to the snorkel check-in point on Keahou Bay. Upon arrival, disembark your Zodiac-boat, re-board your coach, and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Kona, Coffee Farm, Tour & Tasting, Scenic Viewpoint, Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook Monument, National Historic Park, Kona Coast, Zodiac-Ride, Snorkelling, Lunch

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of activity and an extensive amount of walking and standing for approximately one mile (about 1.6 kilometers), at times over uneven, cobblestone, sandy, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, embark/disembark the Zodiac-boat, and maneuver in/out of the boat, and five-10 steps at the sites visited. This tour is recommended for guests who are in good physical condition and can swim in water too deep too stand. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guest with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilize a wheelchair. Please note that the Zodiac boat ride is not exclusive to Silversea guests. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up and bring sun protection, a towel, bottled water, and US Dollars or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Closed-toe walking shoes are required. Guests must be at least five years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Snorkeling equipment is provided. There are no changing facilities on board the Zodiac-boat. Waterproof cameras are highly recommended. Guests weighing more than 250 pounds (about 113 kilograms) cannot participate on this tour. Guests may not snorkel if they have consumed alcohol. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, fish, wildlife, and marine life sightings are not guaranteed. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. This tour is available during mornings only. The tour sequence may vary.