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Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay
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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...

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Mauna Kea 3hr Two Stop Sealife Snorkel Adventure
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Mauna Kea 3hr Two Stop Sealife Snorkel Adventure

Set out from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana, a 41-ft luxury powerboat built for comfort, speed, and adventure along the Big Island’s beautiful Kohala Coast. This...

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Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays
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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...

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One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel
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One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel

Join us and our expert local guides for an unforgettable Hawaii ocean experience. We provide thorough education on manta rays during the charter, and have...

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Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay
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Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay

Try your kayak tour, Hawaiian style, with our traditional one-of-a-kind outrigger canoes. We offer Outrigger Canoe Tours to the famous Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua...

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Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay
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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....

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4 Hour Super-Raft Snorkeling Experience in Kailua-Kona
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4 Hour Super-Raft Snorkeling Experience in Kailua-Kona

Body Glove Cruises newest ocean adventure awaits you! Step aboard our luxurious 41ft Super-Raft for a fun filled morning on the water. Enjoy the thrill...

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Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkel | Small Group Experience
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Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkel | Small Group Experience

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we take you up close to Kona’s incredible manta rays—without the big crowds. Our Night Manta Snorkel is...

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Snorkel With Giant Manta Rays In Kailua Kona
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Snorkel With Giant Manta Rays In Kailua Kona

A New Listing for an experienced company and crew. Snorkel Big Island has been operating Manta Ray Snorkel Excursions for over 12 years. Attention to...

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Midday Meander - Kealakekua Bay Kayak and Snorkel Adventure
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Midday Meander - Kealakekua Bay Kayak and Snorkel Adventure

Spend an afternoon with our certified guides and enjoy the majestic scenery of Kealakekua Bay while learning about its rich history and cultural importance. We...

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Private Kealakekua Bay Snorkel and Dolphin Watch
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Private Kealakekua Bay Snorkel and Dolphin Watch

Set out on a private, fully customizable tour to Kealakekua Bay—one of Hawaii’s most beautiful and vibrant snorkeling spots. You'll swim in calm, clear waters...

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Kona Manta Night Snorkel: Swim with Mantas, Small Group (6 max)
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Kona Manta Night Snorkel: Swim with Mantas, Small Group (6 max)

Come join the Manta & Snorkel Co - Kona to witness the enchanting dance of majestic manta rays on a night snorkel tour in Kona,...

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Sunset Cruise & Manta Night Snorkeling Charter
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Sunset Cruise & Manta Night Snorkeling Charter

You enjoy sunset cruising, and then, You enjoy the world famous Manta ray night snorkeling by private charter on our comfortable Luxury boat. It will...

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Kona - 5 Hours Private Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona
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Kona - 5 Hours Private Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona

Our charters start at 5 hours to provide you with the greatest opportunity to catch fish during your experience. If there is anything you would...

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Private Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkeling
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Private Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkeling

There is no better way to explore Hawaii’s #1 snorkel destination than with an affordable private charter from HAWAII MARINE LIFE CHARTERS. Vessel Designed for...

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Two Tank Morning Reef Dive and Snorkel
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Two Tank Morning Reef Dive and Snorkel

Join us and our expert local guides for an unforgettable Hawaii ocean experience. The calm, clear waters of Kona are perfect for incredible wildlife encounters....

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The boat capt and guides...
New York City
One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel
JACKSON_D, Sep 2026
The boat capt and guides...
The boat capt and guides (Colin, Dylan, and Jack) were friendly and welcoming and made sure everyone had a great time from showing up on the dock, in the water and back to land! They will be my first pick for any Kona diving trips in the future!
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Smaller groups like this...
New York City
Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkel | Small Group Experience
Laura_K, Sep 2026
Smaller groups like this...
Smaller groups like this one is perfect! Saw 5-8 manta rays at once a few times even. Definitely a great bucket list to try
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Wonderful Crew!
New York City
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay
532madeleineu, Sep 2026
Wonderful Crew!
We went on the 4:30 snorkeling tour with Lucas and Captain David. Both were super knowledgeable and sweet. It was gorgeous, not crowded at all and beautiful to experience. It was wonderful. I would highly recommend and it was definitely worth the price. We are going to check out the food recommended by David next!!
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Best diving experience
New York City
Two Tank Morning Reef Dive and Snorkel
FrancoisRobinet, Sep 2026
Best diving experience
I am an active divers with more than 500 dives and all my family dives with me. We went diving in Kona, Hawai with Aquatic Life Divers and it was the best experience ever we had with a diving center. Excellent dives, with a lot of variety and various level of difficulty. Very good service, very competent and friendly team (instructor, DiveMaster, captain, admin…). The boats are very comfortable and the equipment is top tier. Don’t miss the night dive Manta Ray dive, which is not a difficult dive, but a very spectacular one.
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Definitely recommend!
New York City
Snorkel With Giant Manta Rays In Kailua Kona
Ann_J, Aug 2026
Definitely recommend!
It was truly amazing! So many giant beautiful manta rays came so close to us right away. There was so much other sea life, including dolphins! Captain Dylan and crewmen Elio and Bailey were fantastic, very friendly and informative. It was a lovely stress free experience!
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Great fun - gorgeous waters for snorkeling.
New York City
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay
Lisa_O, Aug 2026
Great fun - gorgeous waters for snorkeling.
Great fun snorkeling! Hardworking and knowledgeable guides. We really enjoyed this, and the weather was lovely.
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Sea Kayak Rental
New York City
Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay
elizabethbJ7771ZK, Aug 2026
Sea Kayak Rental
Easy to locate, even parking was easy. They had everything we needed and were very clear in where we were going and directions for our drop. The water was smooth and clear - great way to snorkel at Cook's monument. the earlier you pick up and go the better the water will be with fewer snorkelers in the water where a to of big tour companies go.
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Great experience!!!
New York City
Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkel | Small Group Experience
Alejandra_S, Aug 2026
Great experience!!!
Great experience, impressive to see the manta rays sooooo close, they are huge, always well taken care of, excellent guide and driver!!
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A little late starting...
New York City
Snorkel With Giant Manta Rays In Kailua Kona
Roxanne_D, Aug 2026
A little late starting...
A little late starting out, but crew was fun and efficient. Great experience and highly recommended.
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Beautiful day on the water – dolphins, great crew, small group!
New York City
Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay
Johanna_M, Aug 2026
Beautiful day on the water – dolphins, great crew, small group!
My son and I had such a wonderful time on this trip. Riding the fast zodiac boat was exciting and my 10-year-old absolutely loved it. Right at the start we spotted a family of dolphins, and then again at the end – such a special moment! The crew was incredibly friendly, warm, and entertaining, and we felt really well looked after the whole time. Everything ran smoothly and in a relaxed way. Small group, no stress, no crowds – just a beautiful, easygoing experience on the ocean. Highly recommend! Mahalo! 🐬
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Amazing experience!!
New York City
Kona Manta Night Snorkel: Swim with Mantas, Small Group (6 max)
jamesbJ9317DM, Aug 2026
Amazing experience!!
My wife and I can honestly say that this was one of the most amazing experiences we have ever had. The staff was highly professional and communicative, both in and out of the water. Riley - our in-water staff - answered a ton of my questions and was always educating us on the Mantas. The Mantas themselves were awe-inspiring, and it is something we will never forget. If you can put this in your travel plans you won't be disappointed!!!
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Highly recommend!
New York City
Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays
beverlybN63PA, Aug 2026
Highly recommend!
Alan and the crew were amazing! The whole experience was incredible. Would definitely do it again. We saw SO many manta rays.
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One of the coolest things I’ve ever done!
New York City
Kona Manta Night Snorkel: Swim with Mantas, Small Group (6 max)
dylanwS4881HM, Aug 2026
One of the coolest things I’ve ever done!
Unbelievable experience! I had high expectations and they were absolutely blown out of the water! Ended up having so much fun the first night, that I booked it again for the following night… 10/10, would recommend it to anybody and everybody! Must see
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So good we went back & did it a 2nd time!
New York City
Midday Meander – Kealakekua Bay Kayak and Snorkel Adventure
redshoetraveler, Aug 2026
So good we went back & did it a 2nd time!
We went on this Kayak/Snorkel tour of Kealakekua Bay with Kona Boys years ago & loved it so much that we went again on this trip and took our kids with us. It's seriously one of the very best experiences we've had on the Big Island & the best snorkeling we've done anywhere so far.We were given a warm welcome & great instruction before heading down to the bay. At the bay, Evan was our guide...and he was excellent! He was friendly, gave great instruction, and made us all feel comfortable.Don't miss this one...and definitely book it with the Kona Boys...they are the BEST!
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Fantastic Outrigger Canoe Adventure
New York City
Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay
AZHeel, Aug 2026
Fantastic Outrigger Canoe Adventure
We participated in the outrigger canoe snorkeling trip. It was fantastic. Mal was an excellent guide and very personable. We initially were scheduled for one day but the company called to reschedule us to come a day early so that we could avoid bad weather. Thankfully we could make that work. Parking was a little confusing, but there ended up being enough street parking. During the canoe trip we got to snorkel with some manta rays and saw a lot of different fish. It was great being in a small group (no more than 8) of people for the snorkeling. The French couple we were with were very pleasant. Ehu and Kai provide life jackets for children and noodles for everyone while snorkeling. My septuagenarian father and 7-year-old daughter decided to stop snorkeling early and Mal showed them around Kealakekua Bay in the canoe. Ehu and Kai also provided snacks and drinks. This was one of our favorite events during our whole trip and was such a unique activity! I highly recommend.
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This is my third time...
New York City
Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays
LyRae_S, Aug 2026
This is my third time...
This is my third time seeing the manta rays, but the first time with this company in this location. It was a great night. The crew were great, upbeat and helpful, and the Manta Rays put on a fantastic show. The boat ride to and from the location was very enjoyable. I highly recommend. Two tips: bring a jacket to put on afterwards you will probably be cold. And if you have the slightest chance of being seasick, take Dramamine before the trip. A surprising amount of people get seasick bobbing in the water.
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