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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
Wed 23 Oct
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Starting at $93.00
Wed 23 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)
1ChuckW
Oct 2022
I would definitely recommend this trip It was an awesome excursion the crew was very nice. We saw several manta rays. The only issue that we had was that they rented us a go pro so that we would be able to video the experience, they gave us a micro sd card from the excursion but when we got home and down loaded the card it said that it was corrupted so we donā€™t have any pictures to post
Response from Host
Oct 2022
Aloha Chuck, Thank you for sharing your experience. We really appreciate the feedback and hate to hear about the disappointment of lost footage. If you would like footage from a prior night, I would be happy to send it to you. I know it isn't the same, however, it is really cool footage and post-worthy if you would like it. If you are ever in town again and would like to join us, please feel free to reach out to me directly as I would be happy to make things right the next time around. My number is 808-315-8631. You may also email [email protected] for the manta ray footage. We hope to see you again next time. Mahalo, Alisha Lei
Robyn_A
Oct 2022
We didn't see manta rays. Unfortunately, the policy is no refunds, even if you don't see rays, so we were out $200. They did offer to reschedule us, but we were leaving Hawaii the next day.
Response from Host
Oct 2022
Aloha Robyn, Thank you for sharing your feedback. As much as we would love to offer even a percentage of a refund when no manta rays are present, we are a family-run company that needs to observe the other providers and how they do business in these circumstances. The vast majority of companies are larger than we are and have the same policies. Again, I would love to have figured out a way to reschedule you. If you are ever in town again or have anyone you know that is visiting, I would love to see if we can make it work for them. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to contact me at 808-315-8631. Mahalo, Alisha Lei
Rebecca_E
Oct 2022
This was so cool! I was worried about how much swimming would be required or if the oven at night would be scary, but itā€™s mostly calming floating while watching the mantas glide up under you. Even cooler than I imagined!!
Response from Host
Oct 2022
Aloha Rebecca, We are happy that you had a cool experience with the manta rays. We understand how it can be scary to think of the ocean at night but we feel that the lights we have tend to make it serene and hopefully that helps others overcome that fear. Thanks again for sharing. Take care and safe travels.

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