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Captain Zodiac

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.

Sea Caves

Snorkeling

Whale Watch

Comments from some of our customers:

July 16, 2010

I just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our trip with your fine Captain and first mate. Spending time on the water with Captain Colin and Stacia made for a great trip. Colin is a natural on the water. His keen senses led us to some great opportunities while we were on the water. From seeing a fishing boat reel in a big one to spotting a family group of pygmy whales (very uncommon) - he made the trip one that will hold many memories. While we enjoyed seeing the spinner dolphins and the snorkeling, it was the atmosphere on the boat that really made the trip enjoyable. Our family would highly recommend Captain Zodiac and place it on the must do list on the Big Island!

Thanks again for an enjoyable trip.

Scott, Kitty, and Shelby DeVuyst

Vassar, MI

July 23, 2010

Yesterday my daughters and I were able to take a shore excursion with your company. We had a wonderful time. We were lucky enough to have Capt. Karl and Jason on our raft. My girls, ages 9 and 12, were thrilled with the exhilarating boat ride and their first snorkel experience! We saw Cuvier whales, spinner dolphins, all sorts of tropical fish and even some goats! Karl and Jason were very entertaining and we learned a lot about the Big Island from them. I'm so glad we choose to do the Captain Zodiac Raft excursion. I will be recommending it in the future.

Thank you,

Traci Higgins

Sugar Hill, GA

February 2010

My husband and I just wanted to thank Captain Karl for an amazing snorkeling/whale watching adventure during on our first trip to Hawaii. There were whales and dolphins everywhere. The snorkeling in the bay was beautiful and was highlighted by a monk seal. I had never been snorkeling before this trip to Hawaii and was a little apprehensive at first, but I felt completely safe and the experience was amazing. When we got back everyone asked what was the highlight of our trip and both and answers were "our whale watching/snorkeling trip!" We both can't wait to go back. Thanks again!!

Katherine & Daniel Manning
Tucson, AZ

September 2009

We recently were vacationing on the Big Island and had booked a trip with Captain Zodiac. We had been told this was one of the best experiences we could have and we were not disappointed. Our captain Carl and his assistant Jason were fantastic, knowledgeable, helpful and very accommodating. This was our favorite activity by far and I would recommend it to anyone who is going to the Big Island.

Ginny Garza

August 25, 2009

I just wanted to say thank you all so very much for such an awesome experience! Everyone was so great to deal with! Captain Collin and First Mate Lesile (not sure how to spell their names...sorry) were wonderful to not only us, but our 7 year old daughter Haley! She has made friends for life! Lesile was so sweet and even took her out to snorkel with her...it just made Haley feel so important and special!!! She is a true gem of a lady! Captain Collin had the best stories and was so excited about showing us everything he could, what a great guy!

Thank you again to a wonderful staff and for making us feel like family!

We will recommend your tour over and over again!!!

Mahalo!

The Browns (Brian, Heather and Haley) :)”

“July 22, 2009

Allow me to express our deep appreciation and thanks for the amazing memories we will always have. My husband and I recently adventured with Captain Mitch and had an absolute blast. We were with the NCL and booked out tour on the ship...just hoping it would be fun...and boy were our hopes met and surpassed. Not only was your staff friendly and knowledgeable, but they were fun and strove to make everybody have the best individual experience possible. Your tour company really knows what it is doing and we were pleased that you don't try to put 100 people on a boat and dump them in the drink without caring what and if they see anything. Captain Zodiac made sure we snorkeled the most beautiful bay with many beautiful and varied fish species, corals, urchins, sea turtles and dolphins. In addition...we hugged the untouched shores on our way back and learned a great deal about the history and natural topography of your majestic island...blow holes, lava tubes, caves...etc...a wide and informative wealth of knowledge was passed along in a friendly and entertaining manner. I could not be more pleased with our choice of excursion and plan on doing it again with Captain Zodiac when we travel back to your parts. Thank you very much and please continue to strive in giving your travelers the epic journey you have passed along to us!

Nautical Blessings,

Jessica Brink

Keller, Texas”

We just got back from a 7 day cruise to Hawaii on NCL. We had the good fortune to book an excursion on Captain Zodiac Snorkel to Kealakakua Bay.

Captain Colin was terrific. He made the trip exciting and went out of his way to look for whale, dolphin, and was full of history and information to make our trip superb. His assistant, Ali, was great. She was very attentive to the guest and at the end of the day, had taught two people who were afraid of the water, how to snorkel. A wonderful team!!!

Good weather, lots of whales and dolphins, and the absolute best snorkeling we have EVER experienced.

Give Captain Collin and Ali a huge pat on the back. It is obvious that they love their jobs.

Sincerely,

James and Anita May

Kentucky

March 30, 2008 Hey...so I'm a little late with this!! :):):) Hopefully it won't matter 'cause it's all good news. Highest compliments to our tour guides for the day.........CHAD AND LAURA!!!!!! They were absolutely the MOST fun and your excursion was the best trip of my visit to Hawaii. And believe me, I did ALL the rest...(zip-line, para-sail, whale watch ETC!!) You NEED to know that part of going on the best trip had to do with having the freakin' BEST tour guides...again.... CHAD AND LAURA!!! So thanks for the memories and take care.

Judi Bianchine from Schenectady , NY

We would like to thank Darren & Patty for the best day we spent in Hawaii. The trip was exciting from the start for someone who does not swim ( the Mermaid). Patty was so kind she knew from the start I was a little scared. She quickly put my fears to rest and I had a wonderful time. Darren was determined to make the day as exciting as possible from watching the Pilot Whales, the White Tip Sharks, Pygmy Sperm Whale and the Hammerhead Sharks. He was very informative and shared his knowledge with the group. What a trip.

But, there was more knowing I could not swim Patty was there to encourage me when we were ready to snorkel. Thank you Patty. I never would have imagined the beautiful site I was about to see I am so thankful I was on this trip.

Thank you for a great memory

Valerie Kulp

Linthicum, Maryland

Hi! I just returned from Hawaii and I had to email you and tell you that Captain Zodiac was definitely a highlight in my trip. Captain Chad and Leslie were awesome, funny, informative and gave us an experience I will never forget. The snorkeling was the best I have ever experienced. The spinner dolphins were very cool. The ride alone was an awesome adventure!

I will definitely recommend your excursion as a MUST to anyone coming to Kona. Thanks so much! Tell Leslie and Chad thanks!

Barb from Wisconsin!

On Wednesday, February 27th my husband and I had the pleasure of taking a Zodiac boat/snorkeling trip with "Captain Karl" and his mate Sarah. We were passengers on "The Pride of America" and booked it through NCL. Even though it had been over 40 years from my last snorkeling trip Capt. Karl was patient, supportive and we had a great time.

The ages of participants on board ranged probably 35 years apart, but everyone was treated with equal respect and enthusiasm.

It was a wonderful trip!

Molly Frishmuth
Houston, Texas

Comments like these are all we ever get! Best trip, best people, funnest boats, great dolphin shows, incredible whale watch are among the many comments we receive! The comment we hear the most is " this is the best thing we did on our vacation!" So join us on our incredible journeys and you will be sharing comments with friends and family about the best tour in Hawaii, Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditons.

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