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

Sat 26 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)

Marie_C

Jul 2022

This is a must-try experience if you're in Kona. The staff was friendly and accomodating. Our diver Mike was amazing and he was able to take us to where most of the Mantas were the night we did snorkeled. He was also knowledgeable about the Mantas. The experience itself was surreal, a bit scary at the beginning because it was dark but once settled in, seeing them was a bit of a ballet. They came very close to us and seeing them that close was unforgettable. We were in the water for 30 minutes which for me was a good amount of time. The only other comment I have is that there were other tour operators in the harbor and the van was difficult to find as their name was on the side which wasn't as visible. Also, a tip to travelers who book, parking is usually on the side of the road so allot time to find parking.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thanks for sharing Marie. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed snorkeling with Kona's amazing mantas while out with our expert guide Mike. I know the idea of jumping into the pacific ocean, at night with large animals can be a bit intimating at first but later turns out to be more magical than terrifying. Mahalo for taking the time to leave us a review and offer some tips to those reading. We hope to see you both again. Aloha.

Gaurav_P

Jul 2022

The manta rays were amazing. However, avoid this operator at all costs. We were left waiting to start for over one hour, without any explanation or any apology when the experience began. Moreover, unlike the floatation gear for the feet provided by other operators to keep one flat, they just handed over a noodle, which was insufficient to keep one flat and made the whole experience tiring than it needed to be. And no snacks or anything were offered unlike what was mentioned in the description.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Aloha Gaurav, Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm glad to to hear that you enjoyed snorkeling with the mantas but troubled to learn that you would recommend avoiding us at all costs to others...ouch. I would be happy to provide a bit of an explanation as to why you may have felt that you were waiting longer than what you should have been and address a few other details regarding your tour. For guests who book at 9:40pm, this is considered the "start time" or time when they need to arrive by to start getting ready and prepped to go out on our boat. It usually takes between 30-40 minutes to get everyone fitted with snorkel gear, put on the right size wetsuit, finish signing any waivers and then receive a manta briefing/boat safety instructions before getting on the boat. This information can be found under the "What to Expect" description on our TripAdvisor and Viator listing. We also mention it in our confirmation email that "one of our staff will help get you fitted with a wetsuit, snorkel gear and provide instructions before going out on our boat to see Kona's friendly mantas." The boat is scheduled to take the 9:40 guests out at 10:20pm and bring them back to the dock by 11:00pm. I confirmed with our captain who was running slightly behind schedule that evening as the manta action had been slow and he had been giving the guests on other tours a little bit longer in the water to try and see them. I know that finishing the preparation stage early and then waiting for the previous group to finish up can feel like you are waiting for a long period of time. Please know that we were giving each group the best possible chance to see the rays and do apologize for the wait. There are only a few companies (and when I say a few I mean 3 out of the 30 that I know of) that use ankle floats. The majority of other operators use noodles, floaty belts or nothing at all. We have looked into this option but find the ankle floats are more costly, and deteriorate quickly over time. For us, noodles have proven to be more durable, less costly and just as efficient. We understand that everyone has their own preferences and certain styles do and do not work well for others. I'm sorry that we did not have ankle floats available for you and that floating with a pool noodle made the experience more tiring. We do provide complimentary drinks and snacks on our tours. This was available upon arrival but our check-in attendant got a little ahead of herself and accidentally put the drinks and snacks away before you had finished your tour. We have discussed keeping all snacks and drinks out with our staff until every tour has finished for the night. Again my apologies for the inconvenience this may have caused. I hope this helps explains things a bit better and that we might have the opportunity to have you back out with us again. If you have any questions or if I can be of further assistance please feel to reach out via email or call our reservation line. Sincerely, Ashlie

Viktoriya_S

Jul 2022

Outstanding team, we had a very pleasant experience with them. We got lucky to see dolphins as well . Kids liked hot chocolate and cookies after the trip.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thanks for joining us Viktoriya. It was a pleasure sharing this fun adventure out with you and your family. Mahalo for the kind words and we hope to see everyone back out again. Aloha.

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Keauhou Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona, HI

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