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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
Sat 26 Oct
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Starting at $93.00
Sat 26 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)
Sarah_F
Apr 2021
Amazing experience, something you'll never forget. The guide has worked there forever and knows so much about the rays.
Response from Host
Apr 2021
Thank you for joining us! So glad we could share an "unforgettable" night out with you and the mantas. Hope to see you again. Aloha.
Cruiser310712
Apr 2021
I was worry and hesitate about snorkeling at nightime. Yet I thought to give it a try. It was a most amazing experience I ever had. It seems to me that there were so many Manda Rays surroundings us. Yet according to my friend, there were only 5 of them. We had chance to closely look and interact with them. They elbowed, belly rubed me. They flipped around us so many times. They are so big with their huge mouths yet they are harmless animals. The crew are very nice and knowledgeable. Also saw many needle fishes too. Overall, what an awesome lifetime experience We had.
Response from Host
Apr 2021
Aloha. Thank you for the review and for trusting us to show you some of Kona's amazing night life. I know it can be a little intimidating and scary at first, but once your in the water and look around you discover how beautiful and magical the ocean at night can be. We are blessed to get to share this with others and thank you for allowing us to experience it with you. Best Wishes and we hope to see you again. Mahalo.
BeMac7309
Apr 2021
Seeing the Manta Rays was an unforgettable experience. They come very close and to see them like this was breathtaking. The crew are friendly and knowledgeable. The one thing I wasn't expecting was the severe motion sickness from floating on the water on my stomach. The first 15 minutes were golden. The rest of the time I was just trying to keep from getting sick. I'm not prone to motion sickness so this was a surprise. This isn't their fault. If had known that might happen I probably wouldn't have gone. Of course I didn't know, I went, I'm grateful I did. I never have to do it again and I won't.
Response from Host
Apr 2021
Mahalo for coming out with us. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your time in the water with Kona's friendly mantas and sorry the motion sickness snuck up on you. I hope you were able to recoup back on land with some hot ginger tea. Sea sickness is not uncommon and happens to the best of us. Taking a motion sickness medication well ahead of a boat tour is one of the best ways to hopefully avoid it and improve your experience. I hope the memories outweigh the misery and you were able to enjoy the rest of your stay on the Big Island. Thank you for the review and best wishes. Aloha.

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