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

Sun 27 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)

Caitlin_F

Jul 2022

Would 10/10 recommend. We saw multiple manta rays that swam very close to us. The guide was great. I loved it. So cool and saw many manta rays as many as 3 at a time.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you Caitlin. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and were able to snorkel with several different manta rays. Mahalo for the recommendation and we hope to see both back out again. Aloha

Jennifer_L

Jun 2022

Amazing experience! Once we signed in, we were given wetsuits (to anyone that wanted- the water was quite warm though) and snorkel gear. The process was explained and we were then taken on 5 min boat ride to the manta ray site. The experience is indescribable. . A guide holds up a hoard that the 6 passengers grab onto. The mantra rays swim beneath you and seeing them as the guide tells you interesting facts about what you are seeing. Seeing the friendly and curious manta rays up this close up is incredible. I was a little nervous about getting so close but they are gentle and it is very cold to observe them. After 30 min, we were shuttled back to shore where hot cocoa, coffee tea and snacks were provided. I highly recommend this tour as it was the only one that had such a small number of passengers. Most had about 16-20 while this tour had a max of 6.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thanks for sharing Jennifer. We're thrilled to hear that you loved the tour and our small group setting. Being a smaller operator really allows us to connect with our guests and provide a much more personal tour Mahalo for taking the time to leave us review and we hope to see you again Aloha.

William_F

Jun 2022

It was their 7th trip of the day and also their last… could have cared less… Didn’t care if we saw Manta Ray’s or not… Cut the light off on my 13 year old daughter and she wears glasses… So it’s darks and she can’t see to get in boat to leave.. They also don’t carry prescription goggles..

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Aloha William, Normally I would thank you for your feedback, but after confirming with my captain, guide, and check-in attendant, you did NOT even go out on our boat to participate in this tour...so I have been scratching my head about how to respond back to you. I'm not sure what happened or what would have prompted you to right a negative review if you didn't actually experience this tour. I'm told that you left at check in to go "Cool Off" back at your car. We did take your wife and daughter out who were able to snorkel with Kona's mantas and seemed delighted with their experience. As far as the lights being turned off early, the Outrigger Hotel has several spotlights mounted on their building that shine onto part of the manta site from shore. The Hotel controls how long these lights stay on for guests observing from their rooms or from the hotel's viewing platform, but eventually they do turn them off at a certain point each night. The lights on our boat are turned on when guests are boarding and then turned off when traveling back to the dock so the captain can better see his surroundings at night. These lights were on when your wife and daughter were reboarding the boat. Had you been on the boat you would of been able to witness this first hand. We do not carry prescription snorkel masks (goggles are completely different and used by swimmers). When viewing our listing this information is stated under the "What to expect" description at the bottom. We are happy to refer guests to another outfit if they are looking to rent a prescription snorkel mask, but unfortunately we do not have them available on our tours. Overall, I would of had a terrible experience too if I had chosen not to participate in this tour. I don't agree that a negative review justifies your actions but I would be willing to work with you or at least hear your side of the story to try and better understand the reasoning behind it all. If you are open and would like to discuss this further feel free to shoot me an email at [email protected] or your welcome to call our reservation line and ask to speak with me. I hope that you were able to enjoy the rest of your visit on the Big Island. If there is something that I could possibly help you with I am all ears. Sincerely, Ashlie

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Keauhou Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona, HI

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