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    Private Morning Snorkeling Charter in Kailua-Kona

    Shape a private Kona ocean outing around snorkeling, swimming, or relaxing aboard

    5.0 stars• 9K reviews
    From$2,727incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    4 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 18 people

    Includes

    Boat, crew, snorkeling gear

    Highlights

    Shape a private morning on Kona's ocean around snorkeling, swimming, or relaxing aboard. Your group can tailor the outing to the activities and pace you prefer.

    • Explore snorkeling spots and areas for swimming or ocean wildlife viewing
    • Relax in the sun aboard a retired Navy SEAL boat
    • Customize the experience for your family, friends, or group
    • Enjoy dedicated boat and crew time for your private party
    • Take in the Kona coastline from the water

    What's Included

    • Mask
    • Snorkel
    • Fins
    • Flotation devices

    Important details

    • Arrive 10–15 minutes early
    • Complete the digital waiver before arrival
    • Basic swimming skills, comfort in the ocean, and the ability to climb a ladder to reboard are required
    • Non-swimmers are not permitted in the water
    • Good physical and mental health is required
    • Not permitted during pregnancy or with regular back or neck issues
    • English conversation ability is required for safety instructions
    • Children under 3 require an appropriately sized life jacket; infant life jackets are not provided
    • Full-face snorkel masks are not permitted
    • Expect sea spray and limited storage; bring only essential items in a small dry bag
    • Use reef-safe lotion sunscreen; spray sunscreen is not permitted
    • A matching valid photo ID and the credit card used for the booking may be required at check-in

    Cancellation Policy

    Refundable tickets: receive a full refund when you cancel in writing at least 7 days before the trip. Non-refundable tickets have no refunds. Rebooking is allowed up to 7 days before the trip. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels, including for weather.

    FAQs

    Wear your swimsuit under sun-protective clothing. Bring reef-safe lotion sunscreen (no spray sunscreen) and pack light—this is a wet ride with common sea spray and limited storage. Bring a small dry bag for essentials.

    All ages are welcome, but infant life jackets are not provided. If you bring a child under 3, bring an appropriately sized life jacket or you may be denied boarding due to safety regulations.

    You need basic swimming skills to enter the water. If you don’t swim, you can still ride along and relax on the boat while you enjoy the Kona coastline.

    Meeting details

    Kona Snorkel Trips, 74-381 Kealakehe Parkway Suite E, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

    Experience provided by Kona Snorkel Trips
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    Day Private Charter - Refundable Up To 7 days Before Trip

    $2,727.95

    This Rate is Refundable Up To 7 Days Before Trip • 1-18 people • Ages 3+

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    Day Private Charter - Non-Refundable • All Sales are Final

    $2,273.10

    This Rate is NON-REFUNDABLE • 1-18 people • Ages 3+

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    9K reviews•Google Maps
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    If manta ray encounters are on your bucket list, this is the operation to book. Reviewers consistently rave about getting up close with mantas, spinner dolphins, sea turtles, and even the occasional sandbar shark. The wildlife sightings sound genuinely spectacular, not just lucky one-offs. The crew gets called out by name constantly, with guides like Tori, Adam, Ty, Amy, and Shari earning praise for being knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and great at keeping groups engaged and safe. That personal touch seems to elevate the experience well beyond a standard boat tour. With nearly perfect ratings across thousands of reviews and zero consistent complaints to speak of, the pattern here is hard to ignore. The manta ray night snorkel in particular gets described as a trip highlight by almost everyone who does it. If you're on the Big Island and on the fence, the overwhelming consensus is pretty clear: just go.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Awesome tour! We saw several rays and the tour guide and captain were great!

    Photo of Chris Ganun

    Chris Ganun

    July 7, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Awesome tour! We saw several rays and the tour guide and captain were great!

    Photo of Chris Ganun

    Chris Ganun

    July 7, 2026

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