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15 Big Island Snorkel Trips Worth Booking

36 trips  ·  from $25 a head

Kona manta rays after dark and Captain Cook monument by day, both on the same sheltered coast. These 15 are priced, with the night trips separated out and the swimming each one asks of you made plain.

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - The sunset cruise from Kona
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

1.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,656 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Meet Hang Loose Boat Tours at Keauhou Bay for a sunset boat ride and nighttime manta ray snorkel. Bryce, Noah, Vince, Jordan, and other crew members may guide your group, with wetsuit tops, flotation gear, snacks, and a free return trip if no mantas appear.

“Our traveling family group of 11 adults and children had a great time up close with the Manta Rays. Good information from the tour guide and their helpers. Good supervision and safety oversight. This experience left a wonderful, long lasting memory with all of us, particularly the young ones, age 9, 13, and 14.”

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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor - The three-minute ride to the manta site
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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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,465 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Meet at Keauhou Harbor, collect your mask and snorkel, then take a three-minute boat ride to a manta feeding site. Guides such as Greg, Eric, Mahina, and Ash provide safety help while you float beside rays attracted by a 150,000-lumen light board. Wetsuits cost $10 extra.

“I had a great experience from start to finish. They guide you step by step and give very clear instructions. We did the 6:20 and saw many Manta-rays. I was a bit anxious but we were in the best hands and the captain and two guide members were incredible. Im so glad I did it!”

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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch - Riding south along the Kona Coast
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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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,232 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Ride Hang Loose’s power catamaran from Kona to Kealakekua Bay, where you can snorkel among coral, fish, and sea turtles. The crew, including captains Aiden and Bryce when scheduled, provides gear, lunch, local history, and a scenic Kona Coast cruise.

“We traveled about 14 miles south via catamaran and snorkeled while surrounded by beauty. Huge shout out to the captain, the jokes had my husband and I laughing the whole time!”

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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings - The short RHIB ride to the viewing site
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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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,212 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Join My Kona Adventures at Kailua-Kona’s small dock for a short RHIB boat ride to a manta viewing site. Guides such as Taco, Peyton, and Mike explain manta behavior before you spend about 25 to 30 minutes in the water. The group holds up to 11 people, and wetsuits are optional.

“Fun and well organized experience. Crew was great and very knowledgeable. They found 3 manata rays right away which lead to a very memorable experience for us.”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island - What happens from check-in to Keauhou Bay
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

5.Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

From Keauhou Bay, Dolphin Discoveries takes you by boat to a lit viewing float where manta rays feed after dark. You receive a mask, snorkel, and short-sleeve wetsuit top, then hold the float while guides help you watch the rays up close. Swimming skills and comfort in dark, open water are required.

“It’s an amazing experience…once in a lifetime experience…our guide Brianna was wonderful and friendly…I took a video from the start before I jumped off the boat till almost the end and my vid was only 16 mins ☹️ I thought we will be in the water for 30 mins as indicated … the check in staff at the store was friendly and pleasant as well. Overall, it’s a nice experience and recommends it to everyone.”

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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves - The fast run to Kealakekua Bay
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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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,411 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Join guides such as David, Chip, Sage, or Danielle for a fast Zodiac ride along Kona’s coast. You’ll snorkel at Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay, visit sea caves and lava tubes, and enjoy pineapple and water in a group of up to 18.

“Danielle and David took us to where Finding Nemo and Moana got their inspiration and we can see why. The water was so calm and pristine, our best camera couldn't capture the beauty of it. You just have to be there truly. They were rather knowledgeable and told lots of stories and history tidbits about the region. My parents came to visit from China and don't swim very well. They were beyond patient and kind making us feel comfortable. This was the highlight of our 10 day Hawaiian trip honestly. PS: If David's mother is reading this, David is a terrific captain and really great at his job!!! 🌴”

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Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays - A lighted raft creates the manta theater
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Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays

7.Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,254 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $80

From Honokohau Harbor, ride offshore for a Kona sunset, then spend about 45 minutes floating above giant manta rays in 30 to 35 feet of water. Bite Me Sportfishing supplies wetsuits, masks, flotation, snacks, and water. You may swim or ride along.

“We had a great time with our Captain, Lena, and Deck Hand, Mattie, who were knowledgeable, entertaining, and energetic making this excursion one to remember. We saw fish and had a close encounter with a manta ray that couldn’t stop showing off.”

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Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona - The manta show beneath your board
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Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,141 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $145

Meet at Keauhou Harbor for a quick boat ride to Kona’s manta site. Hold a glowing light board while mantas feed below you. Hawaii Oceanic keeps groups to about 11 people, provides snorkel gear, drinks, and optional wetsuit tops, with guides such as Sara, Molly, Justin, and Lexi helping in the water.

“Highly recommend using Hawaiian Oceanic for this excursion! The location we met and departed from was so close to the location for viewing the Mantas that a boat was barely needed (took less than 5 mins until we were in the water. Setup with the floating board and light made ie easy. The staff, from greeter, captain, and in-water guide were fantastic.”

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Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay - Starting at Keauhou Bay at 8:30 a.m.
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Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 957 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Cruise from Keauhou Bay to Kealakekua Bay aboard Fair Wind II for about 2.5 hours of snorkeling, swimming, slides, and floating. Breakfast, lunch, gear, reef-safe sunscreen, and safety support are included, with coastal history and possible dolphin or whale sightings along the way.

“It was so wonderful! The food was really good, and it was nice that they provided sunscreen. I highly recommend!”

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Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure - The 50-foot catamaran and Kona’s changing sunset
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Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure

10.Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 843 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $154

Join Kona Style for a 2-hour-15-minute evening aboard a 50-foot catamaran. Watch the Kona sunset, then hold a lighted board while manta rays feed below. Captain Dan and the crew provide gear, instruction, drinks, hot cocoa, and a manta sighting guarantee.

“This is a bucket list ‘check the box’ experience! Other worldly having these 12ft gentle giant’s swim literally inches from your face mask. At one point we had eight large manta’s feeding directly in front /below us. If you’re intimidated, like my wife was initially, don’t be. Nothing to be afraid of. The crew is there to walk you through it with kindness and expertise. If you’re going to do this, and you absolutely should, then do it with Kona Experience. Fabulous crew. Very attentive and knowledgeable. Captain Dan runs a tight ship. The catamaran is large, nice and well maintained. It’s easy to enter and exit the water through…”

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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona - About two hours at the Red Hill snorkel site
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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183

Spend about 4.5 hours aboard Body Glove’s accessible catamaran from Kailua Pier. Watch for dolphins and whales, snorkel for about two hours near Red Hill, enjoy breakfast and a BBQ lunch, then use the slide, high jump, paddleboards, and floating mat.

“If you are looking to snorkel and see dolphins along the way and depending on the time of year, see whales, this is the trip for you! The crew was amazing and the 4 hours was well worth the money!!”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona - Floating above the manta rays
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona

12.Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 777 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Join Manta Adventures for a sunset boat ride from Kailua-Kona to Garden Eel Cove. Captain Bill, Captain Dan, and crew members such as Drew and Sam have led guests to manta rays beneath custom lights, with wetsuits, flotation gear, snacks, and a warm shower included.

“Great experience the crew was very knowledgeable and nice and made everyone feel safe. Their equipment is definitely superior to the other tours, while we were in the water there were other tours snorkeling and the manta rays were swimming only under our lights and did not care about the other lights. I would definitely recommend this tour above others.”

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Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed - The safety briefing and flotation setup
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Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

13.Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 738 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $141

Board Sea Paradise’s trimaran Hokulani at Keauhou Bay for a sunset ride to Manta Ray Village. After a safety briefing, you’ll use a lit flotation device to watch manta rays feed below for about 45 minutes. Wetsuits, masks, snorkels, water, and soft drinks are included.

“This was the most special and beautiful experience I’ve ever done! I recommend this to anyone going to Kona.”

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Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument - What the snorkeling is actually like
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Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

14.Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 722 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $136

Leave Keauhou Bay at 1:45 pm for a three-hour sail along Kona’s lava coast. Snorkel near the Captain Cook Monument with provided gear, flotation noodles, and a guide, then return with fruit, chips, drinks, and possible dolphin sightings. Crew members may include Shannon, Eddie, or Captain Patty.

“Excellent experience- well-organized, great and knowledgeable guides, very clean, nice snacks, lovely boat ride and snorkel”

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Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure - The Catamaran Ride Gives You Time to Settle In
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Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 695 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Join Kona Style for a four-hour morning sail aboard a 50-foot catamaran. Enjoy Kona coffee and breakfast, learn local history from the crew, snorkel for about an hour at Kealakekua Bay, then return with lunch, drinks, and time on the sunny bow nets.

“Capt. Dan and crew were amazing. Great service, very informative and lunch was great. Would book again and highly recommend.”

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