Walk the living heritage of Kona in one memorable half-day: snorkel alongside Hawaiian green sea turtles at a hidden bay, then tour a working Kona coffee farm with tastings — two bucket-list Big Island moments, seamlessly combined.
What to expect
Your local guide collects you directly at the pier and drives you to a sheltered bay where Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) rest and feed in the shallows — a sacred symbol in Hawaiian culture. After snorkelling alongside them at a relaxed pace, the tour continues upland to a family coffee farm where you'll walk the rows, learn the picking and processing methods, and taste freshly roasted Kona coffee with local sweets. Cultural context and Hawaiian storytelling are woven throughout. You'll be returned to the pier with ample time to spare.
Good to know
Departure is directly from Kona Harbor pier — no transfer logistics required. Tours are timed specifically around cruise-ship schedules. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and reef-safe sunscreen. Snorkel gear is provided. Book directly with Leaʻlea Tours via their website, confirming your ship's all-aboard time at booking.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Kona — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Kona
- Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel — Kona's Signature Experience
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — Private Expert-Led Day Tour
- Captain Cook Monument Reef Catamaran Snorkel with Lunch
- Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation: Private Estate Tour & Tasting
- Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary: Montane Jungle Immersion Tour