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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
Sun 20 Oct
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Starting at $93.00
Sun 20 Oct
Starting at $93.00
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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 adultā€™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)
Jason_S
Nov 2022
Great trip, good gear, crew were very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw a manta ray every 20 seconds we were in the water. 30 mins with the manta rays. Absolutely worth it if anyone is on the fence!
Response from Host
Nov 2022
Aloha Jason, We appreciate the review. Glad you got a good amount of manta rays during your tour. Mahalo for the feedback. Take care.
trishaw7589
Nov 2022
Jimmy, Kelly, and the rest of the crew gave us an absolutely fantastic manta ray viewing experience. Not only did they take great care of our group, they made the entire experience a blast. We learned new, amazing facts about these gentle giants while watching in awe as they glided gracefully around us. If you are wondering if booking with Hawaii Island and Ocean Tours is worth it, it most definitely is! We will without question book with them again on our next visit to Kona.
Response from Host
Nov 2022
Aloha Trisha, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are happy to hear that Jimmy and Kelly took good care of your group and that you were able to learn amazing facts about the manta rays. See you next time! Mahalo Nui Loa
suluo_j
Nov 2022
book another big tour with more people!! They have bigger lights!! More bright!! Donā€™t go with 6 people!! Watching manta rays is an amazing experience! But we didn't see anything in the water for the first ten minutes. Our tour leader had to take us to another area that belonged to other big tours to see the manta. I didn't like my tour leader, she kept moving us floating on the sea. We were dragged away as soon as we saw the manta. This is really unpleasant! We should snorkel where there are manta rays. But my leader didn't let me stay with the manta too long and dragged me away. But other big tours just stay what they are. Donā€™t move at all! With a lot of mantas!
Response from Host
Nov 2022
Aloha, Thank you for sharing your feedback and experience with us. Sorry to hear that you didn't get much time with the manta rays. Your water guide, Kelly, is one of the best water guides and is a prior dive master who knows all of the manta rays by name. I apologize if you went on a night when the manta rays were not as active. I can ensure you that the manta ray activity is not dependent on our light board setup or group size as it varies each night. Also, we are sorry if you were pulled in a different direction from a visible manta ray. Our water guides are instructed to stay within certain parameters to maintain the safety of our passengers and I am sorry if this wasn't communicated to you. We are grateful for your feedback as we are always looking for ways to improve. Mahalo for the honest review. Safe travels

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