Shape a private Kona ocean outing around snorkeling, swimming, or relaxing aboard
4 hours
Up to 18 people
Boat, crew, snorkeling gear
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.
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.
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.
Kona Snorkel Trips, 74-381 Kealakehe Parkway Suite E, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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.
Awesome tour! We saw several rays and the tour guide and captain were great!
Chris Ganun
July 7, 2026
Awesome tour! We saw several rays and the tour guide and captain were great!
Chris Ganun
July 7, 2026
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