Captain Zodiac, established in 1974, is one of the leading rafting companies in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. It offers rafting, snorkeling and whale watch touring packages on the Kona coast. The tour s captain guides travelers with Kona history and entertains them with Hawaiian folklore. The company offers four-hour morning and afternoon excursions that feature explorations of turtles, dolphins, flying fish and other marine life. The company operates a fleet of rigid hull, inflatable Zodiac vessels. All its vessels are certified and inspected yearly by the U.S. Coast Guard. Additionally, Captain Zodiac s captains are licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard.