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15 Best Kona & the Big Island Tours

The best of it, mask on.

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

“Tour was great. Parking and location was easy to get to, no issues. From the time we left til we got back, it was just under two hours. The crew was extremely communicative and helpful the entire time, without being excessive. We saw nearly a dozen rays that were under us and were told that…”

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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

“Had a wonderful time seeing the manta rays dance in the waters on this excursion. Crew was great and knowledgeable. Believe the names were mahina, Greg, and ash? (the captain). Loved it and would 100% recommended.”

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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

“Crew was amazing! Great divers jumping off the boat. They were a lot of fun! The snorkeling was awesome as always in Captain Cook! And the boat captain told us about Turtle Beach when we got back which for me was SUPER COOL! Lunch was great too! They provided a nice lunch with more than…”

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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

“It was awesome! The mantas get right up in your face! It was really magical. My eight year old loves it; my five year old struggled with her mask and that made it a challenge. For the littlest participants, I suggest practice snorkeling before the trip to get acclimated to the use of a snorkel.…”

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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

“This is well worth the time and money. The crew was safe fun and helpful. The Manta rays are much bigger and closer than I thought we would but we felt safe and excited by what we were able to see and experience.”

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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

“This was so much fun! The boat ride was fast and bumpy cause it was a windy day, but it was very entertaining and we still stayed dry. The snorkeling was amazing, we saw so many cool fish, eels, and coral. Someone in our group even saw a sea turtle! We stopped on the way…”

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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

7.Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona

Small-group manta ray night snorkel in Kailua Kona. Hold a light board, watch plankton attract mantas close, plus gear and wetsuit tops included.

5.0

“This excursion is a must do! We are semi-retired (in our 60’s) and found this to be fun, easy, and a magical experience. The staff and boat crew were so professional and friendly. The extra amenities of water and snacks were a nice touch. The inclusion of wet suits in the price of the excursion…”

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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

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

“Wow! I have been on two other snorkel trips and none compared to this experience. The food they provides was amazing, the boat was so much fun (they had so many fun things to swim with during our snorkeling time like a paddle board and yoga mat) and the crew was awesome. I highly recommend…”

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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

“Excellent activity, the captain and crew were awesome and gave plenty of information and guidance, we saw several Manta Rays up close, this one is now ticked off the bucket list, fantastic!”

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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

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

12.Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure

Morning catamaran sail from Kona to Kealakekua Bay for a guided snorkel in the Captain Cook marine sanctuary plus breakfast and lunch.

5.0

“The crew and boat were excellent! The ramp down to the water to snorkel made it super easy to get in and out. Since there was a strong swell, some of the crew were in the water to make sure we were always in a safe location. Thank you for a great day”

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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

“The experience was one of a lifetime. I would do it over and over again. The captain and crew were amazing and the manta rays swam all over the place and brushed up against us. It was the most incredible experience I’ve ever had. Highly highly recommend it.”

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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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