SNORKELING
The best of it, mask on.
The 15 most popular big island of hawaii snorkeling tours, the ones worth getting in the water for. What you will actually see, who runs the boat, and what a place in the water costs.
Snorkel with manta rays at night in Kona. Keauhou Bay departure, gear included, snacks onboard, and a free return if you miss them.
Most Popular“The captain, Bryce, and his crew, Bruno and Vince were entertaining, educational and engaging! We had an amazing time. We highly recommend this tour!!”
See Kona manta rays at night in Keauhou Harbor with a powerful light board, small-group snorkeling, and a return-free guarantee.
“Obviously the stars of the show are the Manta Rays, and they do not disappoint. The crew on the boat and the ones organizing on the ground are helpful and comforting. Keep your phone with you as they prefer to text info you need. For instance, we had reservations for 6:20 pm. Apparently there was…”
Snorkel Kealakekua Bay from Kona on a power catamaran with lunch. Watch dolphins and winter humpback whales plus easy-in gear.
“Fantastic, friendly, fun crew! Experience felt safe and fun for all ages (3-67 age range) we all felt welcomed, cared for and had a blast! Would highly recommend!”
Night manta ray snorkeling from Kona on a small 23-foot Zodiac-style boat. Learn from the crew, snorkel 25–30 minutes, and re-ride free.
“Once in a lifetime to see these great sea creatures!! We saw many rays close up and personal, within inches of us. The only drawback was the water was pretty rough that night and other companies canceled due to this. Taco and Fisher were great!! Safety was a top priority with them!! Taco was with…”
Night snorkel in Keauhou Bay: see manta rays feeding close by, with a wetsuit top and guided safety briefing from Dolphin Discoveries.
“Once in a lifetime experience! The crew was amazing and made sure we all had a great time. The mantas were spectacular and the crew did a good job on getting us in the best viewing spots. This is a must do when you’re on the big island!”
Zodiac RIB snorkel to Captain Cook’s reef at Kealakekua Bay, with sea caves, coral swim, pineapple snacks, and local history.
“David and Chip were awesome, knowledgeable and attentive. Captain Cook’s was amazing. Highly recommend!”
Night snorkeling in Kona with manta rays, a Kona sunset boat ride, provided wetsuits and gear, and a guaranteed manta sighting for $80.
“Epic snorkeling with manta amazing experience highly recommend. Loved watching the looping behavior and even got brushed by one going past”
Small-group manta ray night snorkel in Kailua Kona. Hold a light board, watch plankton attract mantas close, plus gear and wetsuit tops included.
“Knowledgeable, friendly and professional! Kenichi, Ake, Captain Justin and Lexi were awesome! I learned so much!”
Kona morning snorkeling from Keauhou Bay to Kealakekua Marine Preserve with possible dolphins and turtles, plus plant-based breakfast and lunch.
“This was so much fun! We saw spinner dolphins, the crew on the boat did a good job on pointing them out. I can’t remember the crews name but shout out to all of them it was 12/2/2025 at 8:30 am. That crew was super kind and made the experience better!”
Kona sunset cruise plus guaranteed manta ray night snorkeling on a 50-foot catamaran with guides, gear, drinks, and a rebook free policy.
“Everything about our experience was excellent. Parking at the Marriott was easy and the boat is just a short walk from the hotel where you check in. The crew were super friendly and completely focused on our comfort and safety. They provided free nonalcoholic drinks on board and we paid about $10 for delicious mai…”
Snorkel Kona’s coast from a luxury catamaran with a dolphin-watch cruise, included breakfast and lunch, and water toys for 4.5 hours.
“Great crew such an amazing day!!!! Huge lunch and breakfast! So nice to have an open bar too! Would definitely recommend it!”
Kona night snorkel with manta rays from a comfortable boat, warm shower, snacks, and real-time guidance under custom lights near Garden Eel Cove.
“This was an incredible tour, the crew was amazing and very helpful. We saw at least 10 Manta Rays, one of them was at least 15 feet across. We were worried about getting in the water at night with our kids (9 and 12) but those fears were quickly alleviated by the helpful crew. They…”
Sunset snorkel near Big Island manta rays on the Hokulani. Lit floatation device, expert safety, gear, drinks, and 45 minutes in water.
“Amazing experience! Highly recommend! Super cool. Once in a lifetime chance to get close up and personal with beautiful Mantas! :)”
Afternoon sail in Kealakekua Bay to the Captain Cook Monument with snorkeling, reef-safe sunscreen, and included snacks from Kona.
“Supercalifragilistic! The best crew to make every person confident and comfortable. Small group of 12 with plenty of personal attention. Good for everyone even non swimmers and all ages.”
Morning catamaran sail from Kona to Kealakekua Bay for a guided snorkel in the Captain Cook marine sanctuary plus breakfast and lunch.
“10/10 best snorkeling experience I’ve been on after multiple trips to the island. Crew was great, nice boat and not packed!”
