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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to snorkel with Giant Manta Rays in their natural habitat on the Big Island! Parties are asked to select the ticket that …More

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4.9 (461)

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to snorkel with Giant Manta Rays in their natural habitat on the Big Island! Parties are asked to select the ticket that...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (461)
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$125
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
4.9 (367)
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$119
Hilo Shore Excursion Tropical Escape: Akaka Falls & Black Sands

Enjoy this 3-hour, late afternoon tour, where our BIG HAWAII TOURS van and service are premium-level and each day's itinerary is curated to maximize your …More

5.0 (22)

Hilo Shore Excursion Tropical Escape: Akaka Falls & Black Sands

Enjoy this 3-hour, late afternoon tour, where our BIG HAWAII TOURS van and service are premium-level and each day's itinerary is curated to maximize your...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$119
Mauna Kea Deluxe Whale Watch and Boat Cruise

Set sail on the luxurious Olohana powerboat for the Mauna Kea Deluxe Whale Watch, where stunning views and unforgettable wildlife encounters await. This 2-hour cruise …More

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Mauna Kea Deluxe Whale Watch and Boat Cruise

Set sail on the luxurious Olohana powerboat for the Mauna Kea Deluxe Whale Watch, where stunning views and unforgettable wildlife encounters await. This 2-hour cruise...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$109
Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling

2 different Snorkel Locations! Snorkel Adventure – Captain Cook Monument / Kealakekua Bay Fast, agile Zodiac navy boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to …More

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4.7 (70)

Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling

2 different Snorkel Locations! Snorkel Adventure – Captain Cook Monument / Kealakekua Bay Fast, agile Zodiac navy boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (70)
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$99
3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Enjoy an aquatic adventure on the Big Island during this 4-hour small-group excursion combining sea kayaking, snorkeling, and more. Paddle along a section of the …More

4.9 (389)

3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Enjoy an aquatic adventure on the Big Island during this 4-hour small-group excursion combining sea kayaking, snorkeling, and more. Paddle along a section of the...

4 hours
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$99
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

A must do while in Hawaii! It's a lifetime opportunity to see up close manta rays feeding and interacting with other ocean creatures under the …More

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

A must do while in Hawaii! It's a lifetime opportunity to see up close manta rays feeding and interacting with other ocean creatures under the...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$94
Botanical Tour and waterfall swim at The Cloudforest Bioreserve

What makes our tour unique is the rare opportunity to swim in stunning waterfalls set against the backdrop of a unique climate - a montane …More

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Botanical Tour and waterfall swim at The Cloudforest Bioreserve

What makes our tour unique is the rare opportunity to swim in stunning waterfalls set against the backdrop of a unique climate - a montane...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$89
Guided UTV Ride-Along Tour at Ohana Ranch (Big Island)

Explore the stunning landscapes of Hawaii’s Big Island on a Guided UTV Ride-Along Tour. This family-friendly adventure allows you to relax while a local guide …More

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Guided UTV Ride-Along Tour at Ohana Ranch (Big Island)

Explore the stunning landscapes of Hawaii’s Big Island on a Guided UTV Ride-Along Tour. This family-friendly adventure allows you to relax while a local guide...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$89
Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

Cruise coastline, admire marine life, such as fish, dolphins, whales (seasonal), or other ocean creatures we might see on the tour. Explore sea caves and …More

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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

Cruise coastline, admire marine life, such as fish, dolphins, whales (seasonal), or other ocean creatures we might see on the tour. Explore sea caves and...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,469)
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$85
Ranch Tour & Animal Encounters

Ola Nani Ranch offers a look inside life on a working ranch in Hawaii, located in the rain forrest. Visitors will enjoy the countryside, learning …More

5.0 (1)

Ranch Tour & Animal Encounters

Ola Nani Ranch offers a look inside life on a working ranch in Hawaii, located in the rain forrest. Visitors will enjoy the countryside, learning...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$75
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. …More

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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
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$72
Private 2-Hour Beekeeping Classroom Tour in Honokaa

If you have ever been curious about beekeeping or are a bee enthusiast and wondered about beekeeping in Hawaii, this is the experience for you. …More

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Private 2-Hour Beekeeping Classroom Tour in Honokaa

If you have ever been curious about beekeeping or are a bee enthusiast and wondered about beekeeping in Hawaii, this is the experience for you....

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$70
Express Kona Farms ATV Adventure Tour 30 Minute Excursion

Explore the stunning landscapes of Kona on a thrilling 30-minute ATV adventure. Traverse through ancient Ohia forests at Buddha’s Cup and dive into the cacao …More

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Express Kona Farms ATV Adventure Tour 30 Minute Excursion

Explore the stunning landscapes of Kona on a thrilling 30-minute ATV adventure. Traverse through ancient Ohia forests at Buddha’s Cup and dive into the cacao...

30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$70
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
Edible Hibiscus Guided Farm Tour (Big Island)

Experience the intense flavors of fresh hibiscus along with our flowers in syrup, preserves and tea, while you’re guided through our estate greenhouse and outdoor …More

5.0 (40)

Edible Hibiscus Guided Farm Tour (Big Island)

Experience the intense flavors of fresh hibiscus along with our flowers in syrup, preserves and tea, while you’re guided through our estate greenhouse and outdoor...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$49

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Recent activity reviews
Exactly what I needed from the Big Island!!
New York City
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Anthony_B, Sep 2026
Exactly what I needed from the Big Island!!
Amazing time!!! Bryce and Noah are awesome hosts and funny as hell!! Trip was awesome!! Saw Mantas and White Tip Sharks!!! Well worth the money!!! Buying the 4hr snorkle tour right now!!! Exactly what I wanted!! Thank you!
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40th anniversary
New York City
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
william_W, Sep 2026
40th anniversary
I can not recommend this adventure enough. Crew was very helpful and you will have the time of your life🥰
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Loved the Tour and the Snorkeling!
New York City
Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch
franmc812, Sep 2026
Loved the Tour and the Snorkeling!
We had such a great time on this snorkeling tour. Aiden was our guide and we couldn't have hoped for anyone better. Very knowledgeable about boating, the area, the culture, and everything we were there to see, plus he has a great sense of humor! Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay was as great as the literature says it is.After snorkeling, we were served yummy sandwiches and chips.
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Manta Rays at Night
New York City
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island
O5217EQdianac, Sep 2026
Manta Rays at Night
The Iruka Kona Manta Ray excursion was absolutely incredible! Our crew captain, Lena and her team of Trev, Diego, & Makua were friendly, professional, and made the whole experience feel safe and easy. Seeing the manta rays up close in the water was truly unforgettable. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Kona!
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Swimmin with the fishes
New York City
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island
marccP4148YV, Sep 2026
Swimmin with the fishes
A must not miss. The experience is one of a kind. You are inches from the manta rays as they do their thing in the wild. Comfort level is high as you are in a sheltered cove, land visible, depth maybe 10-20 feet. It is something you will never forget. Can't say enough about the crew. Cap't Lena, Trev, Diego, and Makua are safety first, professional, funny, and as nice as can be. They have you covered on the boat and in the water. Right there to make sure everyone is comfortable and safe. Do not pass this up, just do it.
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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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Beautiful views of the coast, horizon, and reef with knowledgeable, professional, and funny guide
New York City
3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour
X6085VZlarryh, Sep 2026
Beautiful views of the coast, horizon, and reef with knowledgeable, professional, and funny guide
What a fun time! This tour is a nice little combination of adventure, serenity, humor, nature, and nuggets of Hawaiian history & geography. Kevin, the tour guide, will lead you on a fun kayaking excursion to a seaside cliff that you can jump off, a cave that backsplashes water, and a reef where you can snorkel to see several species of fish. If you're lucky, you'll see dolphins -- we did. They were about 50 yards away, gently cruising by. Kevin provides excellent instructions throughout the trip, making sure that you're safe and comfortable. He'll even crack a few jokes and offer great advice about other activities -- such as snorkeling with manta rays -- that tourists often enjoy. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who enjoys kayaking, snorkeling, and /or just being out in nature. Make sure to take a protective, buoyant phone case for pictures of the Kona coastline, the fish down below, and potentially dolphins!
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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!
New York City
Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch
Jenni_G, Sep 2026
Amazing experience!
We had such a fun time on this snorkel tour! Simon was so funny and made the whole experience even better. The entire crew was super friendly, welcoming, and helpful. We had an amazing day, saw some beautiful ocean life, and couldn’t have asked for a better experience! 🐬🌊🤿 Definitely recommend!
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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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Kevin was amazing! He...
New York City
3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour
Curt_W, Sep 2026
Kevin was amazing! He...
Kevin was amazing! He was very knowledgeable, patient and thoughtful to ensure we had a memorable experience. Must do!
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Amazing Snorkeling and Crew
New York City
Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling
jasminecO8703JT, Sep 2026
Amazing Snorkeling and Crew
This was so fun snorkeling where the inspiration from “Finding Nemo” is from. Seeing the beautiful marine life and our captain was so informative and helpful. He made a few stops to tell us some history we even got to see the “Pele Goddess” that inspired Moana. They even had fresh pineapple it was delicious!
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Recommend tour for non water people
New York City
Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour
Ruth_F, Sep 2026
Recommend tour for non water people
Amy is knowledgeable friendly and hospitable.Captain Steve gave a great smooth and clear ride.They help you on and off the boat which is clean and they provide helpful props for children.
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Best Captain Cook Snorkel Experience
New York City
Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling
caydenm692, Aug 2026
Best Captain Cook Snorkel Experience
Fantastic experience, the guides carried the whole vibe
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Big Hawaii Tours Has Hilo Covered
New York City
Hilo Shore Excursion Tropical Escape: Akaka Falls & Black Sands
kirstenf866, Aug 2026
Big Hawaii Tours Has Hilo Covered
Amazing views and perfect tour. Big Hawaii Tours (Fred/Marina) were superb!
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