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Captain Zodiac Raft Cruises


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 80 attractions in Kailua-Kona
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Attraction type: Group tour/boat
Address:
Kealakekua Bay Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
Tel: 808-329-3199

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2 of 5 stars
BobM_Syr   2 contributions
Syracuse, NY
Nov 15, 2009

This is a pontoon trip, where we rode on the side of the raft while trying to hold on for dear life. As soon as we were out of the marina, the captain punched the accelerator to top speed without warning, sending us all lurching. If anyone hadn't gotten a firm hold, they would have been thrown overboard. Whenever we... more

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5 of 5 stars
texas_traveler750   16 contributions
Texas
Jun 15, 2009

We have taken a lot of snorkle catamaran boat tours, but thought the small boat would be interesting....we were right! The staff (Keenan and Carl) were fabulous. I don't know what they other review is talking about..they were very clear to all of us at Captian Cook bay to stay off the coral, and even pointed out that we needed... more

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5 of 5 stars
Captain73   1 contribution
Stoney Creek
Jun 8, 2009

In one word, fantastic. Thanks to captain Carl and crew member Mitch for all the insight , commentary and a professionally run snorkel, sightseeing and info trip. Kudos, couldn't have asked for anything better. more

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4 of 5 stars
Leota1313   12 contributions
Los Angeles, CA
May 15, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Captain Zodiac's trip to Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) was really fun. We left the dock at about 8:15 am for a 4-hour snorkel trip. The captain and crew member were very friendly and a lot of fun. The boat travels at a high speed for about 16 miles, stopping along to the way to look for wildlife (we didn't... more

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1 of 5 stars
Louise046   2 contributions
Wisconsin
Mar 3, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We had a run in, literally, with Captain Zodiac. On a recent trip with another operator, my family was snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay. The Captain Zodiac operators were motoring around near the snorkelers. One driver yelled at my brother-in-law to get out of the way. Another driver actually backed up and hit my son in the head with the boat.... more

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5 of 5 stars
LisaHOttawa_ON   2 contributions
Ottawa, ON
Feb 4, 2009

We spent a total of 9 days in Hawaii, and explored 4 different islands and went on several tours. Capt Zodiac Raft and Snorkel Tour was BY FAR the best thing that we did the entire trip! We were able to get really close to some whales, breaching in the ocean, and were able to swim with a whale-shark! The... more

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5 of 5 stars
rlvrt   4 contributions
Pittsburgh
Jan 3, 2009

- No-nonsense tour (no photos and stuff) - Great guide (Deron) - intelligent, confident and committed to marine life protection - Saw a group of three whales - mom, baby and an escort. We also saw a shark whale! - Saw the best coral reefs at Kealakekua bay - we were beginner swimmers and had never snorkeled before but Deron... more

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5 of 5 stars
beenthereohioOhio   1 contribution
Ohio
Jul 28, 2008

If you love to snorkel and you love adventure, you have got to take this trip! Captain Zodiac Raft and Snorkel was the best! Our guides were named Patty and Chris and they were both awesome. You and eleven other people get into a big raft with two 150 horsepower engines. You are taken approximately 16 miles out to a... more

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Kealakekua Bay, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
Tel: 808-329-3199