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Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays
4.7 (1,240)

Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays

Ensure a manta ray sighting on this 2.5-hour night tour. Head out in Kona, one of the best places in the world to see mantas, to...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,240)
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$80
Big Island: Island Breeze Luau
4.3 (774)

Big Island: Island Breeze Luau

Experience the essence of Hawaii and the Polynesian Islands during this Island Breeze Luau! Located in the heart of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, this...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.3 (774)
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$192
Big Island: Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach
4.7 (734)

Big Island: Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach

Discover our world beneath the waves with Atlantis Submarines Kona! Our battery-powered vessels are the world’s most technologically advanced passenger submarines. A special added bonus...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.7 (734)
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$144
Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour
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4.7 (527)

Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour

Our tours depart from the Kailua-Kona pier on the Big Island of Hawaii. Discover the beauty of Kona's underwater world aboard Marian, a 36-foot (10-meter), custom-designed glass-bottom boat....

50 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (527)
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$72
Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee
4.7 (415)

Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee

WANT TO SEE HAWAIIAN SEA TURTLES! Cruise ship-friendly tour is approx 5 hr long. This is truly a wonderful experience showing all the highlights in...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (415)
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$149
Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour
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4.7 (413)

Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes...

10 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (413)
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$203
Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa
4.7 (280)

Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa

Discover the Big Island’s vibrant underwater world on this glass-bottom boat cruise on Anaeho’omalu Bay. From Waikoloa, near Kona, board a comfortable 26-foot (7.9-meter) boat...

30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (280)
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$50
Whale Watch Excursion from the Big Island
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4.5 (250)

Whale Watch Excursion from the Big Island

This two-and-a-half hour whale watch tour with a certified naturalist departs from the Kailua-Kona pier during whale season (December to April). Hear singing males on...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (250)
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$151
Kulaniapia Falls Daypass with Activity Discount
4.7 (180)

Kulaniapia Falls Daypass with Activity Discount

Kulaniapia Falls is the largest, privately accessible waterfall in Hawaii, and the ONLY waterfall in the area that you can swim / kayak / paddleboard...

2 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (180)
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$69
Hilo Cruise Ship Excursion: Volcanoes National Park Rainbow Falls
4.3 (131)

Hilo Cruise Ship Excursion: Volcanoes National Park Rainbow Falls

Explore Volcanoes National park, home to Kīlauea, the most active volcano in the world. Learn how volcanic events have impacted the landscape and the lives...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.3 (131)
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$154
Waikoloa Deluxe Whale Watch
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Waikoloa Deluxe Whale Watch

Experience the magic of whale season in Waikoloa with a guided whale watching tour along the stunning Kohala Coast. Choose between the thrill of a...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (128)
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$129
Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour - Hilo Shore Excursion
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Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour - Hilo Shore Excursion

Waterfall & Volcano Adventure Tour. This tour will take you to all the tourist attraction in or near Hilo. Let this local operator make your...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.4 (99)
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$196
Kona Haunted Hele Ghost Tour
4.4 (98)

Kona Haunted Hele Ghost Tour

One of Kona's most popular nighttime activities and rated excellent on Cool Hawaii! Step into the spooky past and supernatural happenings of Kona on this...

90 to 120 minutes
4.4 (98)
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$59
Big Island: Hawaii Loa Luau
4.6 (98)

Big Island: Hawaii Loa Luau

Experience a Hawaiian luau on the Big Island's gorgeous Kohala coast. Start with a delicious meal that features Hawaiian and Polynesian dishes like kalua pork,...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (98)
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$215
Big Island Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani
4.7 (95)

Big Island Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani

The luau is held at the beautiful Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection at Kalāhuipuaʻa, which is a historical area where ancient Hawaiians mastered the art of...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (95)
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$230
Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii
4.7 (81)

Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii

Experience the best of Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on this unforgettable tour. Pass by the serene Liliʻuokalani Gardens, the largest Edo-style Japanese garden...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (81)
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$175
Recent activity reviews
Highly recommend Kona Snorkel Tours if you're visiting the Big Island. Five stars all the way! 🌺🌊🐠🤙
New York City
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
X9462ONjessicat, Sep 2026
Highly recommend Kona Snorkel Tours if you're visiting the Big Island. Five stars all the way! 🌺🌊🐠🤙
We had an absolutely wonderful time on the Kona Snorkel Tours day trip! From start to finish, it was an incredible experience. Deavon was fantastic getting us checked in and provided so much great information along with being funny! Rory, our captain, was excellent, and Jake, our tour guide and lifeguard was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. All three of them made the experience even better with the fascinating history, stories, and information they shared throughout the tour. The Snorkeling was incredible and saw many fish and a octopus 🐙 You could really tell how much they enjoy what they do and how much they care about making sure everyone has a safe, fun, and memorable time. The combination of snorkeling, beautiful scenery, and learning so much about the area made this a day we won't forget! Highly recommend Kona Snorkel Tours if you're visiting the Big Island. Five stars all the way! 🌺🌊🐠🤙
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Best thing we did while in Hawaii
New York City
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
Quest35542436532, Sep 2026
Best thing we did while in Hawaii
We had a great time. Deavon checked up in and he was great! Rory was our Captain and Jake was the lifeguard. This was easily the best thing we had done on the Island. We did both the day and night tours. I will be back with tons of friends.
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Excellent trip to Mauna Kea
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
241stenh, Sep 2026
Excellent trip to Mauna Kea
Very nice trip with a guide with great knowledge about this journey.
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We had such a wonderful...
New York City
Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
Sophia_R, Sep 2026
We had such a wonderful...
We had such a wonderful experience on the sunset sailing dinner! The crew was absolutely lovely and so patient with us when we arrived late. We truly appreciated how welcoming and understanding they were. The captain was amazing and even turned the boat so that everyone could enjoy the beautiful sunset from both sides. The sailing was smooth and relaxing, making it the perfect way to spend an evening with family. 🌅⛵️ The dinner was good overall, and the entire experience was enjoyable from start to finish. My family loved it, and we would definitely recommend this sunset sailing dinner to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing experience. Thank you to the crew for making our evening so special!
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So much fun!
New York City
Kona Walking Food Tour
Penni_F, Sep 2026
So much fun!
It was such fun! Ellie was a fantastic tour host. We went to 7 different places in Kona and sampled delicious local foods and drinks. Ellie made it fun. It was a good way to introduce us to Kailua Kona.
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We only saw about 3...
New York City
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
Michael_S, Sep 2026
We only saw about 3...
We only saw about 3 mantas during our time in the water (from the other groups' hoots and hollers, it sounds like they saw more), but it was absolutely worth it. They came under our group. One did a flip right under the board's light. It really was such an incredible experience.
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So much fun! The manta...
New York City
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
Luke_M, Sep 2026
So much fun! The manta...
So much fun! The manta rays are incredible creatures. And the staff are very helpful & informative. Best part of my Hawaii trip hands down!
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Shaun and Brad were both...
New York City
Kona Hawaii Per Person Shared Fishing with Bite Me Sportfishing
Matthew_B, Sep 2026
Shaun and Brad were both...
Shaun and Brad were both great captains and people. Had a great time learning from them about ocean fishing. Had such a great time the first day where we were lucky enough to catch some nice fish, we booked a second trip the next day!
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Friendly and attending...
New York City
Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
Jasmine_N, Sep 2026
Friendly and attending...
Friendly and attending crew who made it fun. Provided us with food and drinks. Had an amazing and fun time. Would definitely recommend
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Coffee Plus
New York City
Kona Coffee Farm Tour
Jeffrey_O, Sep 2026
Coffee Plus
Educational and fun with a dash of rain thrown in. All the staff and docents were more than welcoming.
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Amazing experience
New York City
Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay
marisagZ7026FQ, Sep 2026
Amazing experience
This was truly an amazing experience. Evan and Logan were incredible guides, provided detailed history and knowledge. The kayak over was absolutely beautiful and the snorkeling was really great (even though the visibility wasn't that perfect from the previous storm). Highly recommend!The only thing I would note is that they asked about dietary restrictions of which I have a gluten intolerance, I was given a garden salad for lunch and unfortunately the fork was accidentally forgotten. I would suggest in the future sourcing a lettuce wrap (if gluten free bread / wraps are unavailable) similar to the sandwiches so its a more on par experience considered it was included in the price.
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Awesome!
New York City
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Rachel_G, Sep 2026
Awesome!
What an awesome experience! We loved all three of the tour guides. The captain gave us lots of information about the mantas and where we were going, and everyone made us feel so comfortable! We saw one manta Ray (but he/she looped back several times! We also saw several reef sharks and a bu ch of what I believe were little tuna! We stayed a little over 45 min in the water! I loved this whole experience!!!
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Perfect!
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
D3528WMcarmenw, Sep 2026
Perfect!
We had the most amazing time! The tour guide, Jon, was the perfect tour guide - very knowledgable, engaging and interesting! Thank you so much for such a memorable experience!!
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Enjoyable farm tour and great products
New York City
Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts
robertdU5563TR, Sep 2026
Enjoyable farm tour and great products
Great job by Greg & Paul and team, very informative and the products were amazing, we learned alot on the tour.
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Great tour!
New York City
Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona
jlp131, Sep 2026
Great tour!
Tour was fantastic! The tasting was wonderful! Totally worth the time and money!!
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Good experience
New York City
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
GrandTour22123674110, Sep 2026
Good experience
I am happy we went for this experience.
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