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Monday 7:30am - 9pm Tuesday 7:30am - 9pm Wednesday 7:30am - 9pm Thursday 7:30am - 9pm Friday 7:30am - 9pm Saturday 7:30am - 9pm Sunday 7:30am - 9pm

Captain Zodiac

Captain Zodiac, the original rafting company in Hawaii, offers snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay. Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/captainzodiac
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Also, included are sea caves, lava tubes, island history, dolphins, and whales ... the list goes on!!

09/27/2024

Looks like Captain Chuck actually
CAN catch a fish! 🎣😮Nothing like a quick catch between tours!

09/15/2024

Come celebrate our 50th anniversary with us! BUY ONE, GET ONE 50%OFF SALE! Share with your friends and family! In honor of our 50th anniversary, we are running a BOGO 50% off sale on ALL SNORKEL TOURS, now through the end of year 12/31!

Head to our website www.captainzodiac.com and when you go to purchase tickets for our tours now through 12/31, a menu will drop down to select this deal from.

09/10/2024

There's no place like Kona 📍❤️🏴‍☠️ An aerial view of one of our tours exploring the coastline.

Head to our website and book your next tour today!

08/29/2024

Happy 50th Birthday to Colin! Thank you for being a great boss, friend, and mentor We 🫶🏼 you! It was such a nice celebration tonight with our Captain Zodiac ohana 💓 & way to go Amy for pulling off the surprise!

Pictured Above: Rick, Shaggy, Brenna, Iris, Corey, Marco, Colin, Amy, Shannon, DeVante, Dave, Aryn, Tarra & Millie, Blake & Blake, Leila & 🐶, Dre, & Rosco!

08/27/2024

Come sail away with us to the bay! The storm is gone and we have spots open for tomorrow ☀️ Our online booking makes it easy to book your tour even when it’s after office hours- head to the link in our bio to join us on an adventure 💕

08/20/2024

The making of a core memory 📸 ✨🤩 Blow holes are one of the many cool things we see on our tours!

08/16/2024

This photo of the ‘Ua’a, or Hawaiian Petrel, was taken by on an offshore run! 🐦📸

‘Uaʻu are known for their distinctive nocturnal call (if you’ve never heard it, you should look it up and listen!) These seabirds are native to Hawaii and federally endangered. They nest in burrows on steep slopes, and spend most of their lives at sea, only returning to land to breed. ‘Uaʻu are considered endangered due to habitat loss, predation by introduced species, and light pollution disorienting their fledglings. Efforts are being made to protect and conserve these beautiful birds for future generations 🫶🏼

08/09/2024

Our guest Kelsie took these amazing photos of Kealakekua Bay during her snorkel tour with us and just *wow* 😍🤿

Mahalo for joining us & for the review!

08/08/2024

Our home in Honokōhau Harbor 💙📍 Have you visited us yet?

The Captain Zodiac office is stocked with the perfect souvenirs to take home from your vacation. There may also be a cute golden retriever inside waiting to say aloha 😊

08/04/2024

Mahalo Jordan for the 5 🌟 review on Google! We love the reef fish photos- Lau-Impala (Yellow Tang), Kikakapu (Ornate Butterflyfish), and Uhu (Parrotfish) 😍

“We had an awesome time with Captian Chuck for the Beat the Crowd Tour. It was a super relaxed trip with 1 other family. We got so snorkel as much or as little as we wanted. Right after leaving the reef, we saw a huge pod of sleeping spinner dolphins. The Captian was super knowledgeable about the history of the place and local recommendations. Would 100% go again.”

07/30/2024

A perfect day of snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay for these two lovebirds on our Beat the Crowd Tour! 🥰🤿☀️

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07/18/2024

Wishing a great last day of research with & ! They are wrapping up their 2-week Lāna‘i field project. ☀️

You can read updates here: https://cascadiaresearch.org/hawaii-update/july2024/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3QgD2UTk-SummvaWavF2GCQhnagDjNuWrQ5LqqUe9pdo5i9OycIka4vs4_aem_qYTM5EJmyIIubP__RcYBLw

07/12/2024

Our tours are fun for the whole family 🤿☀️ Beginner and advanced snorkelers are welcome!

Head to our website to learn more about the different tours we offer, find the perfect fit for you and your group 🤗

07/07/2024

Today’s the day for the final race in the Triple Crown Ocean Swim Series! 🏊‍♀️ 🐢 The Kamakahonu Swim is happening now at the Kailua Kona Pier. Swimmers begin at the Ironman Championship swim start, pass by a sacred heiau built by King Kamehameha, and finish at the historical Kamakahonu Beach 🏝️

Best of luck to all the swimmers today!

07/05/2024

Happy 4th of July from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii!

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07/03/2024

Mahalo all our guests who wrote Trip Advisor reviews for us ❤️ We are ranked in the top 10% of things to do, worldwide! 🌎😍 Way to go Zodiac team 🏴‍☠️

If you’ve had fun with us, the best way to thank us is to write a review and tell your friends! 💕

06/22/2024

Captain Sandy showing her guests
the Kona coastline!

06/09/2024

It's a beautiful morning for the Hapuna Rough Water swim, the second race in the Triple Crown Ocean Swim Series on Big Island! Wishing goodluck to all the competitors🌊🏅🏊‍♀️

06/08/2024

The calm summer water is here in Kona, and the dolphins are loving it 🥰🌊 Book a tour with us by heading to the link in our bio!

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06/07/2024

We said it before and we’ll say it again- the Kona coastline is like no other!

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06/03/2024

Kona blue 🛸💙 Amazing shot by from our tour last week!

We are currently offering Snorkel, Pelagic, and Private Tours. Click the link in our bio, or give us a call to learn more! 📞

05/19/2024

What an amazing day! We are so proud to help sponsor such an amazing event. Great job everyone!

1. Owners Colin and Amy in front of the race welcome banner (peep the Zodiac sponsor in the lower right corner
2. Age group champs!
3. Pirates forever!! El
4. Shout out to for racing and coming in 3rd for his age group!
5. Race day shirts!
6. Captain JC back in action, thanks for all your hard work today!

05/17/2024

It’s our pleasure to help out with this amazing program 💕 Great work!

05/12/2024

The boss’s son living our dream in Big Sur 😍 And reppin’ Captain Zodiac while he does it!

We might be just a little jealous down here 😅

Address

74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy Suite 16
Kailua-Kona, HI
96740

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 9pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 9pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 9pm
Thursday	7:30am - 9pm
Friday	7:30am - 9pm
Saturday	7:30am - 9pm
Sunday	7:30am - 9pm

Telephone

(808) 329-3199

Website

http://www.captainzodiac.com/

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Nothing like wiping the ocean water off your goggles and seeing the beautiful scenery of Kealakekua Bay! Come snorkel with us, book with the link in our bio 🐠🫧 #captainzodiackona #captainzodiac #kailuakona #konahawaii #konabigisland #bigislandtravel #bigislandhawaii #snorkeltour #wildlifetour #kealakekuabay #captaincookhawaii #marinesanctuary #ecofriendlytourism #maunakeabeachhotel #hapunabeachprincehotel #royalkonaresort #fairmontorchid #fshualalai #kingkamehamehahotel #hawaii #oceanlife

Another beautiful day on the water for some tours! 🏴‍☠️☀️ #captainzodiackona #captainzodiac #kailukona #konabigisland #konahawaii #hawaiivacation #bigislandhawaii

In Hawaiian mythology, the Ānuenue (rainbow) is a symbol of transformation and a pathway between Earth and Heaven, as it is in many cultures around the world 🌎🌈 They are deeply intertwined in Hawaiian culture, and found often here due to the abundance of sunlight and moisture. Double rainbows, moon bows- we’ve got them all! #captainzodiackona #captainzodiac #rainbows #rainbow #hawaiirainbow #hawaii #bigislandhawaii #hawaiivacation #kailuakona #konahawaii

Our neighbors on Maui are suffering and in need of help ❤️‍🩹 Tuesday, August 8, 2023, deadly wildfires spread across the island of Maui and left many families, first responders, and victims in need of aid. Check out these accounts for ways to help: @mauifoodbank @mauinutualaid @mauicommunityfoundation ❤️🏴‍☠️ Video by @brantins

The cutest crew member, Mahi 🐶 @mmahi6160

Blainville’s beaked whales with a backdrop of our beautiful Big Island 🌺 📸 Spotted by @kalia_crookes #captainzodiac #captainzodiackona #kailuakona #konahawaii #hawaiivacation #bigislandhawaii #bigisland #blainvillesbeakedwhale #whales #whale #marinemammals #marinelife #oceanlife

Short-finned Pilot Whales 🌺 Did you hear that vocalization at the beginning of the video?! We want to know what they’re saying too, Captain B! @littlebuzzzyb Book your adventure today, link in bio 💕🏴‍☠️ #captainzodiackona #captainzodiac #kailuakona #konahawaii #konabigisland #bigislandtravel #bigislandhawaii #snorkeltour #wildlifetour #kealakekuabay #captaincookhawaii #marinesanctuary #ecofriendlytourism #maunakeabeachhotel #hapunabeachprincehotel #royalkonaresort #fairmontorchid #fshualalai #kingkamehamehahotel #hawaii #oceanlife #pilotwhales #pilotwhale #shortfinnedpilotwhale #whales

A Spotted Box Fish, called Pahu in Hawaiian (seen above ^) is a cousin of the pufferfish and can inflate it’s body when threatened. Their bright blue colors protect them by warning potential predators that they are poisonous to eat. They also make them really beautiful to see! 📸: @dre_d.r.e #spottedboxfish #pahu #hawaiianreef #reeffish #tropicalfish #captainzodiackona #captainzodiac #honokohauharbor #kailuakona #konahawaii #bigislandhawaii #hawaii #hawaiivacation #snorkeltour

Listen to the humpback whales sing! 🎶🐋 Thanks for sharing @capt.ashlinds12 🔊 This hydrophone, or underwater microphone, can pick up the whale song from miles away! Our Whale Watching tours are always equipped with a hydrophone on board 💯 #captainzodiackona #captainzodiac #kailuakona #konahawaii #kona #whalewatching #humpback #humpbackwhale #hydrophone #whalesong #ocean #hawaii #bigislandhawaii #bigisland #bigislandtravel #adventuretourism #ecofriendly #hawaiitravel #marinelife #marinemammals #whales #wildlife #nature #travelinspo

Say Aloha to the smallest members of our Captain Zodiac family 🐠Our fish in the office fish tank! We have Fire Goby, Banggai Cardinal Fish, a Sailfin Tang ( Mr. Beautiful) & my personal favorite- our Clownfish ( Marlin & Coral) The fun here starts at the office before your tour! & Mr. Beautiful sure does love showing off for the camera 📸 🤣 Come meet these cuties and grab some cool Captain Zodiac merch. We have T-Shirts, UV Shirts, Hats, Dry Bags, Souvenir Water Bottles and more 🏴‍☠️ Link in bio to book your trip today! #captainzodiackona #captainzodiac #konahawaii #kona #fishtank #fishtanks #clownfish #sailfintang #banggaicardinalfish #firegoby #fish #tropicalfish #marinelife #bigislandhawaii #bigisland #hawaiivacation #hawaiitravel #whalewatching #snorkeltrip #humpbackwhales #kealakekuabay #captaincookhawaii

Today’s pelagic trip was lucky to see both melon headed whales and false killer whales! What a lucky group! 📹: @deronverbeck

Maui Nui sunrise

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Experience the Kona coastline

Exploring the Big Island's Kona Coast with the original rafting company, on our 24-foot Zodiac boats is an experience of a lifetime!

For over 30 years our captains have introduced visitors to an array of nature’s secret wonders that can only be experienced in a Zodiac. The small group atmosphere of our expedition allows for a personal and intimate tour.

Only the Zodiacs can get close to the many lava tubes, sea caves, sea grottos and wave powered blow holes. You will learn how the island was formed as the Captains share their knowledge about the geology of the island’s lava flows.

Our destination is Kealakekua Bay, which is a National Marine Park and the site of the Captain Cook Monument. This area is one of Hawaii’s premier snorkel spots with incredible visibility and calm conditions. All snorkel gear, high quality silicone masks, Rx masks, fins, float boards and detailed instruction will be provided. Kealakekua Bay is full of Hawaiian history and the events will be recounted by the crew while you enjoy our tropical snack of fresh pineapple, fruits, chips, cookies and assortment of refreshing soft drinks.