Honokohau Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona, HI in Big Island of Hawaii booking from $98.00

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

Sun 15 Jun

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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.

Honokohau Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona, HI

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