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

Mon 28 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)

LizziePhelps

Jun 2022

The mantas were amazing -we saw SO many, so close and clear at every single angle and our guide was great. SO happy we booked a small boat, only 6 of us, so it was personal. Saw many other huge crews out there and so glad ours was small… made the most of every one of our 30 minutes in the water, it was a once in a lifetime must-do experience!! I can’t imagine being on one of those large boats waiting for everyone and not getting so many mantas to ourselves. Incredible!! I’m an open water swimmer so the hardest part for me was holding onto the bar and being led… I wanted to dive down in there with them! Safe, beautiful, awesome. Even non-swimmers feel safe. Only caveat- arrive 1/2 hour before you need to, as parking was not easy and caused some stress. Wear the wetsuit - water is warm but floating in it for 30 mins you will chill. Hot drinks and snacks provided after. Tip your amazing crew!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Wow...thank you for the glowing review Lizzie. It's heartwarming to hear that the tour was such a highlight for you and that you were able to have such a great experience in a smaller group setting. I totally understand about wanting to let go and just start swimming and playing with these gentle giants. (I have to go out and swim with them during the day so I don't get in trouble or run over by another boat at night.) Mahalo for taking the time to leave us a review and we hope to see you again. Aloha.

Jonathan_P

Jun 2022

The good: - Saw Manta Rays The bad: - The tour started about 30-40 minutes late - Our guide kept making jokes about tipping him $50/Manta Ray (first one was okay but it became repetitive and took away from the experience) - Wanted to hear more about Manta Rays - Lots of boats and people (noise pollution) Overall impression: - Good showing and the company provided wetsuits and light snacks (hot cocoa, cookies, etc.). We felt a little turned off after repeated jokes about tipping them and the fact that no one apologized about being 30-40 minutes late. I would advise going with another company as there were many boats doing the same showing.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thanks for sharing Jonathan. I'm happy to hear that you were able to see multiple mantas on your night out with us. As far as the repetitive jokes I will be happy to mention this to our guide working that night and that it was a bit of an overkill for you. For the tour itself we have a dedicated "start time for each group". If your tour was set to start at 7:40pm this is the time that we ask you arrive by in order to start getting ready and prepped to go out on the boat. A 30-40 minute window is allocated for guests to be fitted with snorkel gear, sized for wetsuits, finish signing any liability waivers and receive a manta briefing as well as boat safety instructions before getting on the boat. The boat is scheduled to take the 7:40pm guests out at 8:20pm and return back to the dock by 9:00pm. My apologies if this was not clear to you but the tour did run on time and as scheduled on your night out with us. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope that we might have another opportunity to see you again in the future. Safe travels and Aloha.

DANIEL_P

Jun 2022

The whole event from beginning to end was great. It was well organized and the manta rays showed up in abundance! The craziest moments were when, out of no where, one appears from you periphery and is literally in your face. Touching your face! These animals were so gentle and elegant, it’s like they were performing a dance for us. My whole family loved it. Oh and a nice surprise was we were given wetsuits to keep us warm. Well worth the money.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thanks for the great review Daniel and for letting us spend an evening out with you and your family. There's no denying it, Kona's mantas are special and know how to put a surprise smile on your face when you are least expecting it. Out of all the nights I've been out with them, snorkeling never gets old and they continue to leave me captivated and spell bound. Mahalo for your support 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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