Keauhou Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona, HI in Big Island of Hawaii booking from $93.00

Keauhou Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona, HI

Overview

Small groups and a short boat ride set our experience apart.

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

Thu 31 Oct

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What's Included

Hot Cocoa, Tea, Coffee, Apple Cider, Granola Bars, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Certified In-Water Guide and Lifeguard

Use of Snorkeling Equiptment and Wetsuit

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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 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 those who have recently undergone surgery or who may have mobility/physical 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 (944)

JackS133

Jan 2022

Showed up at 3:30 to check in - booked online - zero issues. First mate Patrick outfitted everyone with a wetsuit and we chatted for about 15 minutes until Captain Daniel showed up and gave us the safety briefing. We were in their spacious catamaran sailboat and we went to the airport area for the viewing. There were a total of 5 (5!) of us passengers on the ship. It was a nice slow cruise (which is why we left so early) and we saw humpback whales breaching as well as some dolphin spouts. The guys also had complementary non-alcoholic drinks for everyone and a beer / alcoholic seltzer selection for sale. We arrived at the viewing area about an hour before dark and the crew invited everyone to jump in for some snorkeling (nobody on the other boats was doing this - too busy getting everyone outfitted and ready, I guess. It's nice to go out with a boat that's not stuffed with 20 people....) - the water was amazing plus it gave us a little time to get used to the snorkel gear so we could be able to RELAX when the mantas showed up and not gag or inhale a bunch of saltwater and scare the big guys off. Snorkelled for about 20 mins, came back on board, chilled out and watched the beautiful sunset. We then got the wetsuits on (Yes, you will need them - you get chilled hanging onto the light board and NOT moving), and jumped in. After about 5 minutes of holding as still as we humanly could, we had our 1st (and only, it turned out) manta do a fly by and then came back and barrel rolled right under our group! WOW - it was a 'small one. You know, it only had a 9 or 10' wingspan! It turned out that we were one of the only groups to see a manta that night (it was just a slow evening and we haven't figured out what makes the manta rays decide where and when to eat yet) so we felt pretty lucky. These creatures will make you feel humble and small - amazing. We heard other people on the other boats complaining that they 'only saw one' or 'rode all the way out here for NOTHING' but we felt blessed.. We had a the beautiful afternoon whale watching cruise, a snorkeling boat ride, an evening sunset cruise AND a manta experience while meeting awesome folks and the friendly professionalism of Captain Daniel and Patrick. What a bargain for a lifetime bucket experience! Mahalo!

FDarryl_B

Jan 2022

Small vessel and intimate experience. We were lucky to see up to 10 manta rays in one 30 minute tour! The guide was very knowledgeable and funny.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Thank you! 10 Mantas is a Fantastic night. We are so glad that we were able to share this expereince with you. Mahalo for taking the time to leave us a a review and we hope to see you again. Aloha.

Indira_D

Jan 2022

Very knowledgeable, patient and funny. Best to do this experience after 9pm when the other boats from other companies have gone because then you get the full show and all the mantas. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Thank you Indira. It's great to hear that you had a such a good experience snorkeling with the mantas on your night out with us. Mahalo for the high recommedation and we look forward to seeing you agan. Aloha.

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Keauhou Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona, HI

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