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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour: Guaranteed or come again free

Why Choose Us for Your Manta Ray Night Snorkel? The strongest light power out of any operator…! Choose us if you want the most manta …More

4.8 (2,423)

Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour: Guaranteed or come again free

Why Choose Us for Your Manta Ray Night Snorkel? The strongest light power out of any operator…! Choose us if you want the most manta...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (2,423)
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$15
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

2 different snorkeling locations! Captain Cook Snorkel Tour to kealakekua bay. Fast, agile Zodiac navy boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to the bay …More

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4.8 (1,545)

Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

2 different snorkeling locations! Captain Cook Snorkel Tour to kealakekua bay. Fast, agile Zodiac navy boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to the bay...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,545)
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$69
Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona

Nighttime Experience: Unlike typical snorkeling tours that take you place during the day, your tour offers the extraordinary opportunity to witness the majestic manta rays …More

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Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona

Nighttime Experience: Unlike typical snorkeling tours that take you place during the day, your tour offers the extraordinary opportunity to witness the majestic manta rays...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$75
Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

Join us aboard our luxurious catamaran, Hoku Nui, as we coast to the world famous Manta Ray Village. Travel Channel says “its one of the …More

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Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

Join us aboard our luxurious catamaran, Hoku Nui, as we coast to the world famous Manta Ray Village. Travel Channel says “its one of the...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$141
Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure

Join us aboard our luxurious 50’ catamaran “Kona Style”, as we sail the Kona coast. Scan the horizon for dolphins and whales (seasonal) from our …More

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Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure

Join us aboard our luxurious 50’ catamaran “Kona Style”, as we sail the Kona coast. Scan the horizon for dolphins and whales (seasonal) from our...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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Whale Watching On The Big Island

Let us take you for an awesome journey on our fast powered catamaran that has shade to offer while spotting whales. The boat is also …More

4.8 (636)

Whale Watching On The Big Island

Let us take you for an awesome journey on our fast powered catamaran that has shade to offer while spotting whales. The boat is also...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (636)
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$109
Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava flows. As you arrive at the "World Famous Captain …More

4.9 (579)

Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava flows. As you arrive at the "World Famous Captain...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Guaranteed Dolphin/Whale Watch

Unique to the Big Island of Hawaii, over a dozen species of whales can be found on the Kona Coast year-round! Join us as we …More

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Guaranteed Dolphin/Whale Watch

Unique to the Big Island of Hawaii, over a dozen species of whales can be found on the Kona Coast year-round! Join us as we...

3 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure

The experience of watching 40 foot (12 meter) whales from a 24 foot (7 meter) Zodiac raft is something you'll never forget! Following Hawaiian Marine …More

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Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure

The experience of watching 40 foot (12 meter) whales from a 24 foot (7 meter) Zodiac raft is something you'll never forget! Following Hawaiian Marine...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$124
Two Reef Snorkel Trip-See Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves

Join us to see the underwater beauty near Captain Cook's Monument and Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park. Usually, at this time of day, the …More

4.9 (367)

Two Reef Snorkel Trip-See Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves

Join us to see the underwater beauty near Captain Cook's Monument and Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park. Usually, at this time of day, the...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$119
Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay

Snorkel Adventure – Captain Cook Monument / Kealakekua Bay 2 different Snorkel Locations! Snorkel the vibrant coral reefs at Kealakekua Bay, home of the Captain …More

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Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay

Snorkel Adventure – Captain Cook Monument / Kealakekua Bay 2 different Snorkel Locations! Snorkel the vibrant coral reefs at Kealakekua Bay, home of the Captain...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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Kaimana Ocean Safari

At Kaimana Ocean Safari you'll be guided by professionally trained ocean guides, boat captains, and underwater photographers to observe and interact with various wildlife along …More

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Kaimana Ocean Safari

At Kaimana Ocean Safari you'll be guided by professionally trained ocean guides, boat captains, and underwater photographers to observe and interact with various wildlife along...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$255
Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

A three hour tour you won't want to miss! Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava …More

4.9 (252)

Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

A three hour tour you won't want to miss! Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$136
Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay

Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary. …More

5.0 (242)

Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay

Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary....

5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (242)
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$163
Whale Watching Tour - Big Island, Hawaii

It is finally that time of year where the beautiful humpback whales make their return to the Hawaiian islands after migrating from Alaska! Step aboard …More

4.9 (181)

Whale Watching Tour - Big Island, Hawaii

It is finally that time of year where the beautiful humpback whales make their return to the Hawaiian islands after migrating from Alaska! Step aboard...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (181)
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$99
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay

Set out from Kailua-Kona for a half-day snorkeling activity to Kealakekua Bay/Captain Cook, one of the top snorkeling destinations on the Big Island. Look for …More

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Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay

Set out from Kailua-Kona for a half-day snorkeling activity to Kealakekua Bay/Captain Cook, one of the top snorkeling destinations on the Big Island. Look for...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (164)
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$80

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Great Experience & Well-Run Tour!
New York City
Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona
paigehD3935CT, Sep 2026
Great Experience & Well-Run Tour!
This tour was extremely well-run. Our tour guides (Kelly & Kala’e) were extremely nice, funny, & professional. Everyone met up at the meeting-point in the harbor, check-in was fast and easy, and then you were given a jacket wetsuit and snorkel gear. (You could also bring your own wetsuit and snorkel if you prefer). It was about a 20 minute boat ride to the manta ray spot, and drinks/snacks were provided (water, sprite, chips, granola bars). At the manta ray spot, we got about 30-45 minutes in the water. One guide stayed in the boat and the other was in the water to give fun facts and help anyone swim. You hold onto a bar as the manta rays come up to feed (my arms did get tired). Everyone also got a pool noodle to help keep their legs afloat. You could go back to the boat at any time. We saw about 5 manta rays, and they came super close to you as the fed. There was also an option to just stay in the boat the whole time as a ride-along. Overall, I thought this tour was extremely well run, super cool, and well worth the money. Would definitely recommend!
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Cool Hawaii screwed up but the tour company made it right.
New York City
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
914ryanh, Sep 2026
Cool Hawaii screwed up but the tour company made it right.
Booked with Cool Hawaii but Cool Hawaii wasnt supposed to book it for that day because the boat was in for maintenance. So we showed up and nobody was there. The tour company immediately made it right even offered to have someone come meet us and bring snorkel equipment and recommended a good snorkel spot. We ended up doing the tour a couple of days later. Eric and Lucas were great. Eric seemed to have as much fun driving the boat as we did riding on it. We saw a couple of pods of dolphins on the trip to snorkel. Captain Cook monument was a great place to snorkel water was very calm and there was alot of fish. Lucas cut up delicous pineapple for everyone. Saw some sea caves and historical sites on the return trip. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Excellent experience
New York City
Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument
marypV993YC, Sep 2026
Excellent experience
Best crew ever! Very knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. One of the best snorkeling trips I’ve ever had. If there hadn’t been threat of a hurricane, I would have booked a manta ray trip as well 😁
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MUST DO!!
New York City
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
nicholashC8226QH, Sep 2026
MUST DO!!
Genuinely the best experience we’ve ever had. Scary at first but quickly got over that once we were in the water. Such an honor getting the opportunity to experience the coral reefs. Will do again soon!
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Amazing snorkel spots
New York City
Two Reef Snorkel Trip-See Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves
Josephine_A, Sep 2026
Amazing snorkel spots
Super convenient speed boat with only 6 other guests and lots of time snorkeling each spot. Beautiful snorkeling! Lots of fish and creatures and cool rock formations. Some people were able to swim with a turtle.
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Amazing experience, very...
New York City
Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay
Wendy_H, Sep 2026
Amazing experience, very...
Amazing experience, very friendly people and delicious snacks. I totally recommend it mainly if it’s your first time in Kona. It’s a must do.
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Good day on the water
New York City
Whale Watching On The Big Island
rmom352, Sep 2026
Good day on the water
These guys took us to the best places for whale watching. We saw many humpbacks, spinner dolphins, fish on a beautiful Hawaiian day. The price was reasonable.
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Pick This One!
New York City
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay
Frankie65, Sep 2026
Pick This One!
Great crew and boat. This boat has a roof over the seating, providing shade when the sun is beating down as well as a flush toilet on board! Snorkel gear was in great condition. Lunch consisted of nice sandwiches and fresh pineapple. Snacks and beverages were available throughout the day. Most importantly, saw a variety of fish while snorkeling. Crew also took photos of us for us.
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Amazing Experience
New York City
Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona
Irene_H, Sep 2026
Amazing Experience
Amazing experience! Seeing the manta rays up close was a unique experience. The activity was very easy and relaxing.
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Snorkeling experience
New York City
Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay
Tianna_T, Sep 2026
Snorkeling experience
Eric and Lucas were the best! They knew a lot of history and shared great stories with us about the island
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An amazing experience!
New York City
Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour: Guaranteed or come again free
820fail, Sep 2026
An amazing experience!
Amazing tour! Smooth check-in and -out and professional crews. Big shout out to Deavon, Koa, Kanana and Greg who kept us safe and made the tour enjoyable. We saw four mantas, they were so close to us (don’t touch them). Still feel surreal, an unforgettable experience.
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Manta Ray Magic
New York City
Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour: Guaranteed or come again free
robbiet875, Sep 2026
Manta Ray Magic
Had an amazing experience! Everyone was wonderful and really helped ease my kids minds about the trip. They loved the manta snorkel and we booked another excursion for later in the week that night!
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So easy to get on and off...
New York City
Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure
Susan_S, Sep 2026
So easy to get on and off...
So easy to get on and off the boat. Captain and crew were helpful. Would book with this tour company again
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1000/10 recommend-easy going
New York City
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay
Michelle_A, Sep 2026
1000/10 recommend-easy going
Wonderful wonderful!!! Snacks, able to take drinks, great great captin and assistant. Liena and ealio were the BEST!!!
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Great experience!
New York City
Two Reef Snorkel Trip-See Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves
Ruth_H, Sep 2026
Great experience!
Guides were great. We saw so many fish. Also saw an eel, octopus and a little sting ray. We were able to see some spinner dolphins. We would definitely do this again.
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Great day snorkeling
New York City
Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument
ShellyM926, Sep 2026
Great day snorkeling
We had a wonderful time with two snorkeling stops. We felt that we had plenty of time to snorkel at each. We also enjoyed our snorkel break when the captain took us on a sailing trip and we found dolphins. The continental breakfast and lunch (sandwich) was also quality. The bathroom on the boat was very clean and modern.
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