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15 Best Kona & the Big Island Tours

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The 15 most popular kona & the big island 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.

15 Best Kona & the Big Island Tours

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - Meeting at Hang Loose Boat Tours in Keauhou Bay
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

1.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

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★ 5.0

“I took my wife and my three kids ten eight and six years old. The experience was beyond amazing had manta rays that would swim upside down right next to us as close as you can get inches away! Provided us with wetsuits, snorkel gear snacks, and drinks. Make sure you take a towel and…”

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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor - Boat Ride and In-Water Time: How the Tour Keeps It Short
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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

2.Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

See Kona manta rays at night in Keauhou Harbor with a powerful light board, small-group snorkeling, and a return-free guarantee.

★ 4.5

“We booked a Manta Ray Snorkeling tour, unfortunately one staff member significantly affected our impression. When we asked normal, reasonable questions, this particular crew member, a woman, responded with sarcasm first, then gave very brief, perfunctory answers. The tone felt dismissive and condescending rather than professional. We understand that guides may be busy or tired,…”

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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch - Kona to Kealakekua Bay on a power catamaran: the ride is part of the day
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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

3.Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay from Kona on a power catamaran with lunch. Watch dolphins and winter humpback whales plus easy-in gear.

★ 5.0

“Excellent boat. Great whale watching, snorkeling and a super friendly crew. We got there early and had a full two hours to snorkel. That’s not a guarantee on all trips due to the seas or anything out of their control but the fact they didn’t rush us out of the water was super nice.”

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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings - Meeting at 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St: Simple Start, No Hotel Pickup
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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

4.KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

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.

★ 5.0

“Great crew, beautiful experience. Those prone to motion sickness or cold will appreciate that this is a very very short ride to the viewing area, unlike the ones that leave from father out”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island - Entering the Night Water: What the Guides Have You Do
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

5.Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Night snorkel in Keauhou Bay: see manta rays feeding close by, with a wetsuit top and guided safety briefing from Dolphin Discoveries.

★ 5.0

“Kid and family friendly. Core memories weee created with my family. The boat ran very efficiently. Don’t take long to get to our destination and in the waters to witness our first manta. This was past our daughter’s normal bedtime, so was worried it would not go as well with a child that might want…”

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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves - Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay: Coral Swim Without the Hassle
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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

6.Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

Zodiac RIB snorkel to Captain Cook’s reef at Kealakekua Bay, with sea caves, coral swim, pineapple snacks, and local history.

★ 4.5

“The "Portland D's" David and Danielle were great. David was incredibly knowledgeable of the area with regards to both history and natural habitat. The snorkeling was really good at Kealakekua Bay. Would highly recommend this tour as we also found it a better value than a lot of other activities on the island.”

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Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona - The light board system: how you get mantas close
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Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona

Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay - The Boat as a Floating Playground: Slides, High Dive, and Easy Entry
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Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay

8.Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay

Kona morning snorkeling from Keauhou Bay to Kealakekua Marine Preserve with possible dolphins and turtles, plus plant-based breakfast and lunch.

★ 5.0

“This was a great snorkeling experience with a great crew. We enjoyed the view from the top deck of the boat, the big bathrooms on board, the kind and helpful crew with breakfast and lunch served. This boat had tons of options on ways to snorkel included: reg masks, viewing cubes, boogie boards with viewing…”

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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona - The snorkel site reality: Red Hill snorkeling time and why fish counts vary
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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

9.Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

Snorkel Kona’s coast from a luxury catamaran with a dolphin-watch cruise, included breakfast and lunch, and water toys for 4.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“My wife got sick before the trip and I canceled ahead of time. They did not offer a refund despite my advanced notice. As a Hawaii resident, I’ll never book with them again.”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona - Snorkeling plan: gear, wetsuits, and what the lights do
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona

10.Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona

Kona night snorkel with manta rays from a comfortable boat, warm shower, snacks, and real-time guidance under custom lights near Garden Eel Cove.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic evening as we were fortunate to have Manta Ray viewing for the entire night snorkeling duration. Must experience this adventure.”

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Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument - The Short Keauhou Bay Stop: Setup and Calming Your Nerves
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Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

11.Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

Afternoon sail in Kealakekua Bay to the Captain Cook Monument with snorkeling, reef-safe sunscreen, and included snacks from Kona.

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience, knowledgeable staff and an overall great time! I really loved this it was the perfect amount of time to enjoy a day on the boat and some snorkeling. The staff was friendly and attentive. I am so happy with this experience I would use them again!”

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Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure - Breakfast on Board: Kona Coffee and a No-Stress Start
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Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure

Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii - How the lightboards and plankton increase your chances
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Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

13.Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Small-group night canoe snorkeling in Kona to see wild manta rays, using lightboards to attract plankton. Limited to 12.

★ 5.0

“After speaking with friends I was told that I overpaid. It is for a short time, the light attractors are small and the staff spent much of their time talking to each other rather than paying attention to their clients and my arm was injured.”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel from Kona — Small Group - Honokohau Harbor and the small-boat feel
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel from Kona — Small Group

Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast - The Kona coastline cruise: dolphins up close, plus winter whale odds
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Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast

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