Big Island · SNORKELING
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The Kona coast has some of the clearest reef water in the state, and the best of it needs a boat. These snorkel trips cover the range: Kealakekua Bay reefs, night swims with manta rays, dolphins and sea caves, what gear and lunch are included, and which suit first-timers.
Night manta ray snorkeling in Kona with a safety-first crew, wetsuit tops and gear included, snacks onboard, and a free return if you miss.
“This was absolutely amazing for my family. We can’t stop talking about it! I can never visit Kona ago without adding this to my itinerary A MUST do for anybody”
Night manta ray snorkeling in Keauhou Harbor with a small boat, a 150,000 lm light board, and a return-free guarantee.
“The ocean experience was wonderful. The boat crews were very nice and helpful. Saw lots of fish and manta rays. However, this business operates by being the lowest cost provider and overbooking. And they are bad at respecting your time and evening plans. As a result, many of us ended up waiting in a dark parking lot for over an hour, and totally messed up dinner and sleeping time. ---> So, if you don't mind your evening plans and want to save money, this is the operator for you. Once you are actually on the boat, it was a fun experience. Otherwise, I wish I had been aware of this…”
Snorkel in historic Kealakekua Bay from Kona on a comfy power catamaran with lunch, reef gear, and a real chance at dolphins and whales.
“It was a great experience. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed it. We took our son on this trip for his birthday. He said it was one of the best birthday presents he had ever had. He was visiting the big island from Colorado.”
Kona’s night manta ray snorkel pairs a small 23-foot boat with expert guidance and 25-30 minutes in the water for close-up magic.
“They just cancelled, i saw others were happening. Then they gave time to reschedule at worst time like 11.30 PM. Please be careful with these guys to ruin your vacation”
Snorkel at night in Kona’s Keauhou Bay and watch manta rays feed close up, with wetsuit tops and pro guiding for $44.
“The actual time on the water and seeing the Manta rays was very short but it was an incredible esxperience and great and friendly staff. The actual time in the water was probably about 20 minutes. Started with a check in at another location and getting equipment and wet suit/top. Then drive about 5-10 minutes to the site and then walk about 1/4 mile to the meeting point. Then instructions and then boarding the boat and then driving out about 2 minutes into the water. Once there it was go time and you slid off the side of the pontoons and swam about 10 yards or so to the site…”
Fast Zodiac RIB snorkel at Kealakekua Bay for coral, sea caves, and Captain Cook area stops. Small group, snacks included, good value.
“The "Portland D's" David and Danielle were great. David was incredibly knowledgeable of the area with regards to both history and natural habitat. The snorkeling was really good at Kealakekua Bay. Would highly recommend this tour as we also found it a better value than a lot of other activities on the island.”
Night manta snorkeling in Kona: swim with giant rays under bright lights, then watch the sunset from a comfy boat. $80, up to 30 people.
“Watching the Manta’s swim at you with their mouths open was other-worldly and a truly outstanding experience! We were all hypnotized by their majestical flips to eat the krill below us that the time just escaped us! We saw Mantas from the moment we hit the water until we left. This was an excellent trip that I would recommend to any family visiting Kona. Our crew took great care of us on and off the boat telling us unique and fun facts about the Manta’s to top off our experience!”
Small-group manta ray night snorkeling in Kailua Kona. A light board draws plankton glow, plus gear, wetsuit tops, and drinks.
“It was amazing to just float and have these majestic creatures swim so close. The tour was a small group and our guide was very informative A must do!”
A 5-hour Kona catamaran morning: Kealakekua Bay snorkeling, Captain Cook views, slides, and plant-based meals from Keauhou Bay.
“A terrific and fun day! Capt. Jon and crew run a very safe and informative excursion. He packs the day with very interesting historical facts as the boat is on its way out. His crew provides very delicious and sustainable breakfast and lunch. His crew goes overboard, see what I did there, for your comfort and safety.”
Sunset catamaran plus night manta ray snorkeling on the Kona Coast, with gear, hot drinks, and a manta guarantee.
“Incredible experience with a terrific staff. We saw tons of mantas and it was truly a magical experience not to be missed.”
Kona snorkel and dolphin watch on a luxury catamaran with 2 hours in the water, included meals, slide fun.
“We loved this! It was so great and the perfect amount of time as well as stuff to do for the whole family, even the little ones that were a little nervous at first!”
Kona’s Manta Ray Night Snorkel pairs eco-boat comfort, wet suits, and warm rinses with manta rays under custom lights at Garden Eel Cove.
“The crew was so knowledgeable about the mantas! The boat was fantastic, the crew was lovely, the experience was superb!!”
Night snorkel in Kona’s Manta Ray Village. Sunset sail on Hokulani, a lit flotation device, and up-close manta rays in about 45 minutes.
“Manga Ray snorkel with Sea Paradise was amazing! It’s a short boat ride to and from the snorkeling spot and once in the water, we saw manta rays within the first ten minutes. After that, they kept coming back and did several barrel rolls with in front of us. It was a beautiful sight to see. Ginger ale and chews were served on the boat for anyone who wasn’t feeling well. They also offered various other beverages. The captain and crew did a great job. The crew that was in the water with us was very informative and helped to calm anyone who was nervous.”
Afternoon sail and snorkel to Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay with reef-safe gear, snacks, and spinner-dolphin chances.
“We had a great time yesterday snorkeling! It was a scenic, smooth ride to the snorkel spot. They did a really nice ceremonial moment to honor the history and culture of the area, and even included our little man in it (I’m 24 weeks pregnant!) We saw some beautiful fish and had the perfect amount of time snorkeling. Then we had a great, easy ride back with some snacks and drinks. I couldn’t recommend this tour more!”
Kona morning sail and snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay on a spacious catamaran with breakfast, gear, and an hour in the Captain Cook sanctuary.
“My spouse and I booked this activity for our first trip to Hawaii's Big Island. We had a great time and the crew is awesome! It was the perfect size group (around 24 folks) and there is a lot to do and see on Big Island, so the half day worked great.”
