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

Thu 24 Oct

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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)

Oksana_F

Feb 2021

Awesome Experience!!! They did everything to make sure We saw manta Rays. We saw so many, even Birtha who is one of the biggest!!! Afterwards they served us hot tea/hot chocolate with snacks.

Response from Host

Feb 2021

Thank you. We are blessed to be able to share this experience with you and many others. Aloha.

BackPacker796462

Feb 2021

Seeing the manta rays rolling and getting so close to these creatures is amazing and is a must do while on the Big Island. Some things to know before you go with this tour company: 1. They operate from a picnic table near the public bathrooms. Leave all your valuables at home and just wear a bathing suit, bring a mask if you have it (no fins), a towel and some water shoes. Everything else is put in bins and stored under the truck. 2. The boat is a zodiac. Quarters are tight and covid masks are not worn. Also mobility is important to be able to get into and out of the boat. 3. Definitely wear shoes to the boat as you may be walking across the parking lot in the dark after the trip which I did barefoot because they said shoes were optional. 4. This group does NOT go into the area lit by the Sheraton, other boats and scuba divers. Instead they use a specially designed paddle board outfitted with LED lights and the participants hang on to the board. We still saw 5 or so manta rays and they even touched us which was amazing but you should know that this vendor experience is different than going on a boat. 5. The staff in general were very casual so don't expect a professional slick group running this program. Loved the mantas but didn't love this operation.

Response from Host

Feb 2021

Happy to hear our captain and crew took you away from the crowd to get the best viewing of the manta rays. Our tour DOES go to the dive site lit by the Sheraton. Our small group size and more manageable craft allows us to live boat and maneuver to wherever the best viewing of the animals are. Unlike our personal and flexible operation, large boats and groups must anchor to a permanent mooring, guests and guides cannot detach from mooring site. If you're looking for something fancy, where most of your time is spent waiting for large groups to get on and off the boat be ready to pay a fancy price unlike the discounted rates we offer. Aloha.

TiffanyM1361

Feb 2021

This was an incredible experience! It is nothing like anything you have done before. The Manta Rays swim right up to you...maybe an inch or two from your face. They are very gentle and while you might be a bit nervous about them for your first two minutes, you will quickly be able to enjoy how majestic they are. Hawaii Island and Ocean Tours were wonderful from check in, to boarding, to the experience itself and back. We had 3 kids with us - ages 5-11, and they were incredibly patient and helpful with them as well. You should book it right now. You won't regret it!

Response from Host

Feb 2021

Mahalo for joining us and the Majestic Manta Rays! We are thrilled to hear that you had a such an incredible experience. Hope to see everyone again soon.

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Keauhou Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona, HI

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