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)

jeremybO3750AM

Nov 2021

Awesome experience. Out of this world to see the manta up close. Wish it would have been a little longer. Seemed like other groups stayed out a little longer. Nice friendly staff. I had to call at the dock to find out where to meet them.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thank you. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and got in on some good manta action. Time flies when your having fun and being mesmerized by multiple mantas. Our budget friendly operation allows 30-40 minutes of in-water snorkel time for guests. While there are other operators out there who may offer longer in-water times, the cost involved is almost double. Either way we agree that doing the manta ray night snorkel is one of the best things to do when visiting the Big Island. Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again. Aloha.

Gina_P

Nov 2021

We’ve done this trip before, but with a larger group. This smaller group is the way to go. Everything about this trip was great! Great guide, calm water, lots of rays. Was so excited to see Big Bertha! Would definitely go with this tour company again. Great service!

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thanks for sharing Gina. It's great to hear from someone who has done this tour with a larger group and then to hear the difference it makes to go out with a smaller group. How exciting that you were able to see Big Bertha...what a treat! She is our oldest and largest manta ray who still knows how to put a smile on snorkelers faces. Mahalo for the review and we definitely hope to see you again. Aloha.

jjjonesmit

Oct 2021

Our night snorkel trip with Hawaii Ocean and Island Tours was amazing. We arrived at the launch point at Keauhou Bay and were greeted by the wonderful staff around 7pm to get ready for the 7:40pm launch. Both my wife and I were provided well fitted wetsuits and we rented a GoPro Hero 9 underwater camera ($25 rental and got to keep the microSD card) with them. At launch time Captain Sam welcomed us onto her boat and quickly but pleasantly navigated us to the manta ray site for about a 2-3 minute boat ride. Once there, we were surrounded by the manta rays while we floated on the surface with the assistance of a floating board and pool floatation noodles. During the amazing 30 minute up close encounter (sometimes even being touched) with these gentle giants our water guide Eli showed courteousness and an expert familiarity with all of the manta that we were watching. The manta rays are attracted by the plankton which, in turn, are attracted by the lights from rigged on the floating board we held onto. This was truly a must do activity and we are extremely happy to have done it through Hawaii Ocean and Island Tours. They were reasonably priced, the boat ride was significantly shorter than many competitors and our group size (6 people) was much smaller which made for a better experience. Also, Groupon offers a voucher but we called and referenced Groupon. They honored the discounted price instead of us having to go through a third party which simplified the process for us and showed their commitment to providing a great experience at a fair value. I highly recommend others to consider using this organization for their next wild manta ray experience.

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Keauhou Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona, HI

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