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    Kona Coast Guided Snorkel Charter

    Snorkel the Kona coast by adventure boat with an in-water guide

    5.0 stars• 563 reviews

    Duration

    4 hours

    Ideal For

    Maximum of 6 people

    Includes

    Guide, gear, snacks & drinks

    Highlights

    Explore the Kona coast on a 4-hour snorkel charter aboard the Imi Kai. With live drop-offs and pickups, you can cover more coastline and offshore habitats with a small group.

    • Check in at 7:15am for a 4-hour morning charter
    • Snorkel with an in-water guide and use provided gear
    • Explore coastline, offshore deepwater habitats, or known dive favorites
    • Join a small charter with 3–6 guests total
    • Plan your day if you will go to elevation later (Mauna Kea or evening flights)

    What's Included

    • In-water guide
    • Full wetsuit
    • Mask, snorkel, full-foot fins
    • Defog
    • Snacks
    • Hot and cold beverages
    • Hot freshwater shower
    • English-language tour

    Things to know

    Ages 5+; you must be able to swim and be comfortable in the water. Transportation to and from the harbor is not provided. Guests cannot participate after consuming alcoholic beverages.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 72 hours in advance for a 100% refund. Within 72 hours, you are subject to the full cost of the charter. Full refunds will be issued if the operator cancels due to prohibitive weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Private charters: 1 month notice.

    Product ID: U5TQ63

    FAQs

    No. Plan your own transportation to and from Honokohau Harbor.

    Yes. Each person must sign the boat waiver before the charter.

    No. You cannot participate after consuming alcoholic beverages. If you arrive under the influence, the captain and crew may suggest a different use of your time.

    Meeting details

    Kona Diving Company Imi Kai Boat

    Experience provided by Kona Diving Company

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    Snorkeler

    $160.30

    Ages 5+

    0

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
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    Kona's manta ray night dive is a bucket-list experience, and this crew delivers it exceptionally well. Guides like Cody, Bruce, Dave, Kim, and Imran come up repeatedly in reviews for being knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely fun to be around. Newer divers consistently feel supported, while more experienced ones appreciate the quality of the sites and the crew's ability to spot marine life others might miss. Warm drinks, snacks, and homemade brownies between dives are a nice touch, and the two resident dogs, Ziggy and Blue, have apparently earned their own fan base. Beyond the manta rays, guests have encountered whale sharks, tiger sharks, turtles, eels, octopus, and lava tubes, so the diversity of what's out there is real. One review stood out for a more serious reason: a guest's husband had a medical emergency on board, and the crew's emergency response, CPR, AED, coordinated communication with emergency services, was swift and effective. That kind of preparedness says a lot about how this operation is run. Captain Kirsten's team has clearly built something worth trusting, and the sheer volume of people saying they'd come back is hard to argue with.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    I had an awesome experience with Kona Diving Company! From start to finish, Captain Max, Cody, Dave, and Ashley were fantastic. Everyone was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and made sure I was comfortable and having a great time. One thing that really stood out was how much they paid attention to me as an individual diver. I was going through my air faster than I wanted, and they helped me out by switching me to a steel tank, which allowed me to stay down longer and get more out of my dives. That kind of personal attention really made a difference. The daytime dives were great, but the Manta Ray night dive was absolutely spectacular and something I will never forget. Watching those huge manta rays glide right over us was one of the highlights of my entire Hawaii trip. You can tell this crew genuinely enjoys diving and wants their customers to have the best experience possible. A huge thank you to Captain Max, Cody, Dave, and Ashley for making my Kona diving experience so memorable. If I make it back to the Big Island, Kona Diving Company will definitely be who I dive with again. Highly recommended! 🤿🌺🐠

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    Justin Blick

    September 7, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    I had an awesome experience with Kona Diving Company! From start to finish, Captain Max, Cody, Dave, and Ashley were fantastic. Everyone was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and made sure I was comfortable and having a great time. One thing that really stood out was how much they paid attention to me as an individual diver. I was going through my air faster than I wanted, and they helped me out by switching me to a steel tank, which allowed me to stay down longer and get more out of my dives. That kind of personal attention really made a difference. The daytime dives were great, but the Manta Ray night dive was absolutely spectacular and something I will never forget. Watching those huge manta rays glide right over us was one of the highlights of my entire Hawaii trip. You can tell this crew genuinely enjoys diving and wants their customers to have the best experience possible. A huge thank you to Captain Max, Cody, Dave, and Ashley for making my Kona diving experience so memorable. If I make it back to the Big Island, Kona Diving Company will definitely be who I dive with again. Highly recommended! 🤿🌺🐠

    Photo of Justin Blick

    Justin Blick

    September 7, 2026

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