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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
Fri 01 Nov
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Starting at $93.00
Fri 01 Nov
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)
belle890
Oct 2021
Absolutely amazing experience, totally worth it! Friendly and knowledgeable staff, took good care of us and there was hardly any wait. Highly recommend doing this when in Hawaii and recommend doing it with this company!
Response from Host
Oct 2021
Thank you. It's great to read that you enjoyed the tour and were well taken care of. One of the advantages of having an in-water guide is that they are able to follow and stay with the mantas as our different tours groups come out at different times during the night. Mahalo for high recommendation and we hope to see you again. Aloha.
Vickie W
Oct 2021
Unfortunately, we were unlucky on our visit 10/15/21 and didn't get to see any mantas. It was disappointing, of course (2 friends of mine who've done this rate it as a thrilling must-do!), and since it was the last night of our vacation we couldn't go back the next night to try again. However, the lady I spoke with on the phone when booking was fabulous, the staff member who got us set up in our wet suits was very friendly, and I do believe that our guide in the water tried his best to get us to some mantas. I would still recommend trying this if you're in the Kona area.
Herk_Driver
Oct 2021
Fantastic experience! When you get to the address listed it will be a boat launch. Look for the white truck with Hawaii Island and Ocean Tours on it. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff! They had one person prepping you with instructions, wet suits and gear, another piloting the boat to take you a short 5 min outside the Marina and a third staff member already in the water holding the surfboard with light and keeping tabs on the manta rays. The location is not as dark as I thought it would be as you only about 50 yards away from the Sheraton/Outrigger hotel shoreline. The hotel light stays on until 11PM and provides extra light. You spend about 40 minutes in the water and itā€™s totally worth it to watch these giant majestic creatures swim only feet beneath you!
Response from Host
Oct 2021
Thank you for sharing. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour and all of our incredible staff. We work hard to try and give guests the experience they came for while keeping it simple and smooth. Mahalo for the review and we hope to see you again. Aloha.

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