Semi-private Kona snorkel sail with lunch and post-snorkeling open bar
3 hours
Up to 22 people
Lunch, snorkel gear, open bar
Set sail along the Kona coast on a semi-private afternoon catamaran trip with snorkeling, lunch, and room to relax. Your captain selects the snorkel destination throughout the year using local knowledge.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours, no-shows, or late check-ins that miss the tour. Rescheduling within 48 hours incurs a rebooking fee. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: ZEMW5S
Yes. If you get in the water, you must know how to swim without the assistance of a flotation device. If the captain or crew decides you don’t have adequate swimming ability, you’ll be directed back to the boat and you won’t receive a refund.
Yes. Children ages 4 and under are not allowed in the water and must stay onboard with a parent or legal guardian. Guests who enter the water must weigh 300 lbs or less.
No. Full-face snorkel masks are not permitted on this tour.
KONASTYLE Retail Store, 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
The manta ray snorkel tours here have clearly left a lasting impression on visitors, with crew members like Captain Dan, Doug, and Janet consistently earning praise for their warmth, knowledge, and genuine care. The experience follows a lovely arc: a sunset boat ride out, snorkeling alongside manta rays that reportedly glide inches from your face, then hot chocolate on the ride back under the stars. Staff share fun facts about the mantas along the way, even calling some of them by name. A manta ray sighting guarantee adds real peace of mind, with the company arranging free repeat trips when the rays don't show. One reviewer noted that nervous or less experienced swimmers could have used more encouragement getting into the water, so if that's a concern for your group, it's worth flagging ahead of time. Beyond that, the vibe here feels genuinely local and personal, with crew that make you feel like family rather than just another tour group.
An excellent adventure! Manta rays were incredible! The crew was professional, understanding, accommodating, reassuring. Very good!
Mark Kirchhoefer
September 2, 2026
An excellent adventure! Manta rays were incredible! The crew was professional, understanding, accommodating, reassuring. Very good!
Mark Kirchhoefer
September 2, 2026
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