Captain Zodiac Raft Excursion
Kona Hawaii’s most experienced rafting company, Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditions established in 1974, invites you on an intimate journey to Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii’s finest marine preserve and the site of Captain Cook's Monument. Departing from Honokohau Marina located 3 miles north of Kailua-Kona, your captain will entertain you with Hawaiian folklore and Kona history as you travel along the scenic Kona coast. Keep a lookout for Hawaii spinner dolphins, green sea turtles, manta rays, humpback whales (during the winter months) and other marine life that are often encountered on the expedition. Explore lava tubes and sea caves as you travel the inaccessable shores and get the feeling of traveling back in time on this remote coastline. Marvel at the incredible geology as your captains entertain you with their narration and excite you with their skillful driving in rafts just like the Navy seals and the U.S. Coast Guard use. The fleet of Rigid Hull Inflatable Zodiac vessels are 24 feet in length. They are powered by twin outboard motors and produce a quick moving and highly maneuverable ride. The rafts are perfect for exploring the shallow coves, sea caves and lava tubes located along this coastline. Passengers sit on the side pontoons and each boat will hold up to 16 passengers. These are the same boats utilized by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Navy Seals. These organizations use them because of their speed, handling and ability to "zip" in and out of the surf. All our vessels are U.S. Coast Guard certified and inspected yearly by the U. S. Coast Guard. All Captains are licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Island
| Big Island |
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Activity Type
| Snorkeling |
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Vendors
| Captain Zodiac |
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Duration
| 4 Hours |
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Operation Days
| Daily except Mondays and Tuesdays. |
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Where And When
| Morning tour departs 8:15 am. Afternoon tour departs 1:00pm. Check in 15 minutes prior to tour time. Captain Zodiac is located in the Honokohau Marina and small boat harbor located approximately Five miles south of the Kona Airport (Third traffic light) and approximately Two miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona ( Second traffic light). The harbor entrance (Kealakehe Street) can be found by looking for a sign on the highway marked HONOKOHAU MARINA between mile markers 97 & 98. After turning onto Kealakehe St make your first right and look for a mall with a blue tile roof. Our office is the first on the right in the mall. |
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Equipment
| We provide a lifejacket, snorkel and mask. |
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Restrictions
| Not available for children under 4 years old and pregnant women. |
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