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Honokohau Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona, HI

Overview
Avoid the crowds & get a more personalized experience on our 6 passenger boat. During this tour we can visit either the northern manta site near the Kona airport, or venture further south to Keauhou depending on where the best manta sightings have been. Our expert captains and dedicated guides are pulling out all the stops to make sure you get the best viewing possible.

Prior swimming & snorkeling experience is required to book this activity. Guest's must be able to independently climb up a side boat ladder. Not recommended for guest's who have undergone surgery or have mobility/physical restrictions. Contact tour operator for exceptions.

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

Please call 8.0.8.3.1.3.1.1.1.6 to confirm availability before purchasing.

Please arrive on time for the start of your scheduled tour.
City: Big Island of Hawaii
Wed 11 Jun
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You can choose the date already on the booking website
Starting at $98.00
Wed 11 Jun
Starting at $98.00
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What's Included
Certified In-water Guide/Lifeguard
Hot Cocoa and chocolate chip cookies
Use of snorkeling equipment/wetsuits
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
  • 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.
  • Please call 8.0.8.3.1.3.1.1.1.6 to confirm availability before purchasing
  • Our Manta Policy: Manta Rays are wild animals and Hawaii Island and Ocean Tours cannot guarantee their presence. If a manta ray is not seen on your night out with us you may try again on a different night, or on your next visit. Guests who purchased tickets at our full online booking price may come back out again for free. Tickets purchased through a 3rd party (such as TripAdvisor/Viator/Expedia...etc) or at a discounted rate may join again for an additional $30 per person. Please keep in mind that seats may be extremely limited during certain times of the year. We usually are very successful in finding mantas for you; however if they decide to take the night off the costs involved with setting up the charter will not allow us to offer you a refund. We appreciate your business and understanding of this policy.
  • Not recommended for travelers with physical or mobility restrictions
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (21)
AndySanDiego
May 2022
If you want to feel like you're out with friends on a small (6-passenger) boat, go with John and Hawaii Island & Ocean Tours! If you prefer to be just another face in a massive cattle crowd of tourists with their wallets open and credit cards ready, go with some other operator. From the moment we arrived, we were treated us as if we were someone special going out for an evening of snorkeling. And what a night it was! As soon as we put our faces in the water, three manta rays were swimming beneath the light. With mouths agape and in a constant loop of barrel-rolls while feeding on plankton, the rays performed an elegant ballet, swimming inches from our faces as we lay mesmerized in the warm water. Sure, you might find a cheaper boat, but why would you want to do that? If you are going to experience a once-in-a-lunchtime event, go with the best! If your experience with HIOT isn't one of the best things you've ever done, send me your receipt, and I'll reimburse you for the money spent. No, really. Have I ever lied to you before?
Response from Host
May 2022
Wow...Thank you for the wonderful review Andy. It was a pleasure having you both out with us. I'm stoked to read that your experience on our Honokohau manta ray night snorkel was such a great one and that I was able to share it with you. Mahalo for your support and for taking the time to leave us a review. Aloha.
JenniferY888
Apr 2022
Awesome! Now we need to bring the kids next time. Saw quite a few manta rays very close nearly touching us. Glad we opted for wet suits as evening was a bit cool. Great guide Ake and boat captain who just learned how to drive a boat (kidding) and young lady who geared us up. Thanks for a most memorable experience. Loved the small group size of 6. It was perfect.
Response from Host
Apr 2022
Thanks for joining us. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the tour from our Honokohau boat and were able to see several mantas up close and personal. Mahalo for the high recommendation and we hope to see you and the kids next time around. Aloha.
Liz J
Apr 2022
Captain Evans and our guide Ake were the best! They were full of information and were so personable. I'm glad we chose this tour because of the size, our group was 4 adults and 2 young children. The small group size made it so much more intimate and informative. Fortunately we were able to see many manta rays plus 4 bottle nosed dolphins (bonus 😊)
Response from Host
Apr 2022
Thanks for joining us Liz. It's great to hear that you were able to experience our Honokohau tour with Captain Evans, Ake, Kona's friendly Mantas and some surprise bottle nose dolphins. Mahalo for taking the time to leave us a review and we hope to see you again. Aloha.

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