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

Fri 01 Nov

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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)

Cruiser43930884127

Jan 2022

This was amazing! We were greeted professionally and initially informed they may need to cancel us because of rough seas but Captain Sam stuck it out and gave a smooth ride out and guide Eli was very informative in the water. As we floated there watching, the rays brushed right up against us time and time again! The one negative was that their mask and snorkel were poor quality and kept leaking. We wish we’d have taken the sets we’ve been using all week with us. The water was a bit cloudy but that’s just Mother Nature and the swell, and nothing the tour company can control. The rays come so close you can’t miss them! The kids said this was the highlight of our trip and I would highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for the high recommendation. It was a pleasure having you and everyone in your family out with us. I'm excited to hear that you were able to experience some up close and personal encounters with Kona's incredible mantas despite the stirred up conditions. Mahalo for recognizing our captain and crew and I will be sure to pass the kudos on to them. We appreciate your support and hope to see everyone back out snorkeling with us again. Aloha.

T_L

Jan 2022

Overall it was a unique experience - it was nice to get up close to the manta ray. Check-in and boat ride were also a breeze. However, we were extremely unhappy with our guide, Dylan. Maybe he was in a bad mood that night. The whole time he was impatient and grumpy with us. While we were getting from the boat to the board and still trying to get our bearing, he yelled at the group and told us to go back to the boat if we didn't want to see the manta rays. Hello? We are just trying get comfortable adjusting our position. Later, he was grumpy again when he told us to move the noodle down to our waists, saying something like "I don't know how many times I have to repeat myself, but I'm gonna keep saying it". Did it ever occur to him that maybe some of us aren't just need some time to get comfortable with the water? After this, it was just silence from him. No interesting information about the manta rays. Nothing. While our group was looking at the manta rays feeding in silence, I heard the guide of another group giving educational and pleasant introduction of the manta rays. Wish he was our guide instead.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for sharing. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed seeing the mantas. I have passed your comments on to Dylan and agree that we all have good days and bad days. Out of all of our guides Dylan has been with us the longest and has shared many nights out with our guests. His primary job is to keep everyone safe and it can be frustrating when people don't listen or follow instructions. I apologize if this came across as rude or impatient and can discuss how to improve our communication moving forward. Mahalo for your time and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay on the Big Island. Aloha.

Q1963RKevelync

Jan 2022

Friendly staffs; COVID-safe capacity (each boat only takes 6 passengers); marvelous experience. I felt the tour was kind of short, but definitely saw a lot of manta rays!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and were able to see several manta rays. Mahalo for the review and we hope to see you again. Aloha.

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Keauhou Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona, HI

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