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14 Guest Max, Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour on Speed Navy Boat!

14 Guest Max, Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour on Speed Navy Boat!

Overview

Small groups up to 13 guest and a short 4 min. boat ride set our experience apart. One Captain, Swim guide & Life guard on the boat for safety

In order to book this tour basic swimming skills & previous snorkeling experience are required. Guest's must be able to swim a short distance to our snorkel board & independently climb up a side boat ladder. Guest must be able to converse in English to understand verbal instructions & safety briefings. Not recommended for guest's who have undergone surgery or have mobility/physical restrictions. Contact tour provider for exceptions.

Snorkeling with our beautiful Kona manta rays is an experience you don't want to miss. You will never forget having these gentle giants swim so graceful before your eyes. Our expert captains and in-water guides are pulling out all the stops to make sure you get the best viewing possible.

This family run business takes pride in sharing the importance of taking care or our land, ocean, animals, and each other.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $99.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $99.00

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What's Included

wet suit

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Manta Rays are wild animals and Hawaii Island and Ocean Tours cannot guarantee their presence
Basic swimming skills are required Previous snorkeling experience is required Guests must be able to independently climb up a boat ladder Guest must be able to converse in English to understand verbal instructions and safety briefings Your safety is our priority! If you or anyone in your group would like a lifejacket please contact our reservation line

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (35)

Adventure35850278841

Mar 2025

Took an hour between arrival and getting on the boat. Not a big issue but disappointing. Bigger issue is the tour was booked to include wetsuits and then we were charged $10 per person additional fees for the wetsuits. Showed the operator the booking said they were included and didn’t matter. Followed up with emails to management and unresolved. Paid too much for this experience when adding the extra fees and hassle. Seems like the business goes by multiple names.

Tina_S

Jul 2024

The good: The manta rays were visible. Arrive at tour, bearded guy at the van did not even greet us. Then they make you strip down like you are in jail, only allowed your bathing suit and shoes and no towel. Bearded guy made us leave bags and towels by his van in unsecured bin that stayed there. Again the guy was not nice and made a rude comment to me and made me feel small and embarassed when I asked about how my valuables would be secure. I paid for snorkel, fins and wet suit. He said " no fins tonight, and acted put out when I asked for the wet suit. At NO TIME did they talk about the experience except the bare minimum. and without fins the captain Justin dropped us far and we had to swim- swimming in the ocean on these tours is usually done with fins, but it seemed like they just don't want to be bothered by this. I felt like they wanted to drop us in the ocean and be done. They minimally interacted with us. We had a couple of guests that were not prepared because of this and it caused an issue for all of us. It was to the point where the person was going to be asked back to the boat. They also crammed so many people on a paddle board with rope and I was squeezed between two men and one didnt have the hang of this so he put is legs and feet on my legs while he was struggling , the "guide dude " offered no help so the experience was lessened for all of us. This was my 5th time doing this and the first time with this outfit and I can say that arguably this is the worst of the 5. Not worth the money. For your money you get stripped, crammed on a boat and let in the water for 30 minutes. Such a disappointment. And the kicker after it was over they wanted a tip-- they did nothing and even did less than what we expected. I mean not even wanting to let us use all the fins that were right there in the van, the guide had them. Just some fake customer service skillls would be fine and they maybe would have recieved a gratuity. But they were unfriendly and did nothing. I'm a small older woman and they would not even help me on the ladder and to get back into this the ladder was high and not easy to get myself up to with my small legs. Because of the care they took with the people and the equipment--didn't even let us size our mask- you just took one that was on the boat and between boats I didn't see masks and snorkels being cleaned. So there was that too. This place is not the same standard as other tour companies. I think a little training in giving people an experience would result in better reviews and better tips. I'm so glad not everyone experienced it like we did. It felt as if they just didn't like us and I found the group to be pleasant.

SafariAddict123

May 2024

It was a small group, a family of 7 and us. Not at all strenuous or difficult; we are in our mid-70s, but fit, and we had no problem at all. The water was chilly, but warm enough with a "shortie" neoprene suit, which was provided. The mantas were amazing- glided right up from the depths with their mouths wide open to capture the plankton, and often inverted just as they past us, so we were VERY close! It was a thrill to see these massive but gentle animals in their natural habitat. It could be scary for younger kids if they don't know that the mantas are only interested in eating the tiny plankton!