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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
Thu 31 Oct
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Starting at $93.00
Thu 31 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)
matthewrE4499JI
Oct 2021
Small group.. Great experience, well worth it!! Definitely use wet suits, mainly for the ride back. Very short ride..
Response from Host
Oct 2021
Thank you. It was a pleasure having you out with us. Mahalo for the high rating and we hope to see you again. Aloha.
Z2343XCtoms
Oct 2021
Phenomenal experience! Mantas were absolutely beautiful. Quick boat ride from the dock area. Staff were funny, professional, knowledgeable and provided a safe snorkeling experience. Bring your own snorkel gear if you have it, though not necessary, and something to warm up with afterwards. Highly recommend, would do it again in a heartbeat.
Response from Host
Oct 2021
Thank you for joining us. It's awesome to read that you had such a great experience with our crew and of course Kona's magnificent mantas. We definitely hope to see you again. Mahalo for the review and Aloha.
Yinan_W
Oct 2021
If you are visiting Kona then this a MUST DO! There are multiple companies that sell tickets to Manta Ray Snorkel and here are the things I loved about this particular group. They do multiple tours with small groups. We had 6 people total which was perfect. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Free snacks and hot chocolate as well as all the gear you need. Here are some tips to help you on your experience: 1. Just wear your swim suit. You can bring a backpack and they will let you store it in their truck. But since you are meeting in the parking lot, theres no need to carry stuff a few feet away. 2. Rent a GoPro from them! Its worth it! The light on the camera is very bright and attracts the Mantas! My husband rented one and was next to me. The Mantas got so close to him that a couple bumped into me despite me trying to avoid them. They give you the SD card after. 3. You donā€™t have to be a good swimmer but just remember that you are going into the ocean at nightā€¦they will provide life jackets as needed and you get a noodle to help you float. It helps to be comfortable in the water. If at anytime you are not comfortable, the staff is ready to help you get back on the boat. 4. Dont worry too much about the best time. They wont get ā€œtoo fullā€ and come feed when they see the lights. A little later has the advantage that most of the other companies are done so you get more Mantas to your group! We went around 9 pm and it was great! 5. The Mantas get extremely close. They came inches away from my face. I think we were in the water for 30-40 mins which was plenty of time. It gets cold after awhile and they have wet suits to help with that. Me and my husband just went in our swimsuits and it was perfectly fine. The value of this experience far exceeds the price. I would of paid 3x more easily!!! We are still talking about it and it was the highlight of our trip. We went to the seahorse farm, volcano park, snorkeling at Captain Cook, botanical gardens in Hilo, etc. All were amazing experiences but this was the best by far!!!
Response from Host
Oct 2021
Wow...Thank you. It sounds like you had some awesome adventures while visiting the Big Island and we are stoked to hear that doing the manta ray night snorkel with us was the highlight. (Insert Happy Dance). We appreciate your support and mahalo for sharing your time and experience. We hope to see you again in the future. Aloha.

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