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15 Snorkeling Tours in Big Island of Hawaii to Build a Day Around

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 snorkeling tours in Big Island of Hawaii justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - Getting ready for the night snorkel
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

1.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,656 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Meet Hang Loose Boat Tours at Keauhou Bay for a short evening cruise, sunset views, and a guided night snorkel with manta rays. Bryce, Noah, Vince, Aden, Jordan, and other crew members are praised for safety and calm support. Gear, flotation aids, wetsuit tops, snacks, and water are included. You must already be comfortable swimming and snorkeling.

“Crew was the best Aden and Jordan. They made sure the passengers were ok or had any questions. They did their best with the weather situation.”

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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor - From Keauhou Harbor to the feeding site in three minutes
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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

2.Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,465 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Meet at Keauhou Harbor, collect your snorkel gear, and take a three-minute night boat ride to Kona’s manta feeding area. Up to 30 minutes in the water brings you close to rays drawn by a 150,000-lumen light board. Guides such as Greg focus on safety, clear instructions, and calm support for nervous swimmers.

“The experience was wonderful and the workers very friendly and nice it was such a big success will recommend everyone to come”

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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch - Snorkeling, flotation, and getting back aboard
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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

3.Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,232 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Cruise from Honokohau Harbor to historic Kealakekua Bay aboard a power catamaran with Hang Loose Boat Tours. Captain Aiden, Captain Bryce, Jordan, Kiwami, and the crew may share local history, search for dolphins and winter humpback whales, and guide you to clear water filled with reef fish. Snorkel gear, lunch, drinks, a rinse shower, and boat slides are included.

“Super fun and knowledgeable! Very informative about the reef and marine animals. Staff was super friendly! Will definitely be coming back!”

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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings - What happens before you enter the water
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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

4.KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,212 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Join My Kona Adventures at 78-7138 Kaleiopapa Street for a short ride to Kona’s manta viewing area. On the 23-foot RHIB boat, guides such as Taco, Peyton, Mike, and Rocky explain manta behavior before you spend 25 to 30 minutes in the water. Snorkeling, fuel fees, and taxes are included. Wetsuits cost extra.

“Wonderful adventure! Capt Mike did great job and Taco told us all about the mantas. He was great and very informative. Keiki helped with everything else. Water was not too cold, boat ride short and amazing time in the water. Such beautiful majestic creatures.”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island - A short ride to the manta feeding site
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

5.Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Meet Dolphin Discoveries in Kailua-Kona, collect your mask, snorkel, and short-sleeve wetsuit top, then ride to Keauhou Bay for about 30 minutes in the water. You hold a lighted float while manta rays feed below and may pass within inches. Strong swimming skills, comfort in dark open water, and a metal-ladder climb back aboard are required.

“Amazing experience! Our guide Vinny was so knowledgeable and helpful! It was so beautiful and the manta rays came right up to us! If you have a bad back this could be hard on your back but our 11, 10 and 7 year old did it! It's a little intimidating jumping in but just an over phenomenal experience!”

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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves - Why Kealakekua Bay matters
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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,411 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Join Kona Snorkel Tours for a small-group Zodiac ride from Kailua-Kona to Kealakekua Bay. You’ll snorkel near the Captain Cook Monument, cruise past sea caves and lava tubes, and hear island history from guides such as David, Chip, Sage, and Danielle. Pineapple, water, and basic snorkel gear are included.

“Danielle and David took us to where Finding Nemo and Moana got their inspiration and we can see why. The water was so calm and pristine, our best camera couldn't capture the beauty of it. You just have to be there truly. They were rather knowledgeable and told lots of stories and history tidbits about the region. My parents came to visit from China and don't swim very well. They were beyond patient and kind making us feel comfortable. This was the highlight of our 10 day Hawaiian trip honestly. PS: If David's mother is reading this, David is a terrific captain and really great at his job!!! 🌴”

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Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays - Sunset from the upper deck
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Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,254 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $80

From Honokohau Harbor, you cruise offshore for a Kona sunset, then spend about 45 minutes floating above a lighted board as manta rays feed below. Wetsuits, snorkel gear, flotation noodles, snacks, and water are included. You must know how to swim, but ride-along guests can stay aboard.

“Watching the Manta’s swim at you with their mouths open was other-worldly and a truly outstanding experience! We were all hypnotized by their majestical flips to eat the krill below us that the time just escaped us! We saw Mantas from the moment we hit the water until we left. This was an excellent trip that I would recommend to any family visiting Kona. Our crew took great care of us on and off the boat telling us unique and fun facts about the Manta’s to top off our experience!”

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Kailua Kona: Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island - The 20-minute boat ride from Kailua Kona
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Kailua Kona: Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island

8.Kailua Kona: Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,199 reviews · 2h 30m · from $121

Hang Loose Boat Tours takes you from Kailua Kona to a lit manta viewing site for a 150-minute night cruise and snorkel. You hold a light board while plankton draws manta rays close, often within inches. Crew members such as Aidan, Gary, Noah, Jordan, and Ula are praised for calm help in the water. A ride-along option is available.

“My husband and I booked this adventure for our honeymoon and are SO glad we did! It ended up being one of the best highlights of our trip. And this is coming from two people who can’t swim 😂 Our guides Aidan, Gary and Noah were hilarious and SO accommodating. We were initially fit with some snorkeling gear and quickly got on the boat to ride out about 20 min to the manta rays. We were given some life vests and noodle floats (to stay flat in the water). Even though I was panicked the first portion of getting in the water, our guides were always nearby & ready to…”

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Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona - Holding the light board in the dark
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Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona

9.Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,141 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $145

From Keauhou Harbor, you’ll reach the manta site near sunset, then hold a glowing light board as manta rays feed beneath you. Hawaii Oceanic provides snorkel gear, drinks, and optional wetsuit tops. Guides such as Sara, Justin, Shane, and Lexi have helped make this a calm, well-run outing for groups of up to 11.

“Exceeded expectations! Staff were helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Made the whole experience amazing”

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Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay - Breakfast, coastline views, and Hawaiian history
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Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay

10.Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 957 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

From Keauhou Bay, Fair Wind Cruises takes you along Kona’s coast to Kealakekua Bay for about two hours of snorkeling, swimming, slides, and high-diving. Breakfast, lunch, reef-safe sunscreen, flotation gear, and lifeguard-trained crew are included. You may also spot dolphins, turtles, or whales en route.

“This was a great snorkeling experience with a great crew. We enjoyed the view from the top deck of the boat, the big bathrooms on board, the kind and helpful crew with breakfast and lunch served. This boat had tons of options on ways to snorkel included: reg masks, viewing cubes, boogie boards with viewing boxes built in, waist floaties and intertubes. They even had snuba if you wanted to pay extra (we will do this next time). The boat is fun with its two slides and high dive jump. Seeing all the boats in this area to snorkel and this Fairwinds boat was definitely the best by far! You…”

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Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure - Reaching Manta Ray Village after dark
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Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure

11.Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 843 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $154

Sail Kona’s coast on a 50-foot catamaran as the sun sets, then join a guided night snorkel at Manta Ray Village. The crew provides gear, instruction, drinks, and hot cocoa afterward. Captain Dan and other crew members keep the experience calm and safe, but you must be a strong swimmer to enter the water.

“This is a must do !! It was amazing!! The crew was friendly, knowledgeable and made everyone feel safe and comfortable. We would and plan to do this again”

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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona - Breakfast, Kona views, and the search for dolphins
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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

12.Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183

Spend about 4.5 hours aboard Body Glove’s large catamaran from Kailua Pier. You’ll cruise Kona’s coast, watch for dolphins and whales, snorkel near Red Hill for about two hours, and enjoy breakfast, BBQ lunch, slides, a high-jump platform, paddleboards, and floating mats. Captain Erica and crew members such as Adam, Brianna, and Taylor have earned special praise for their care and service.

“There were many snorkeling companies, but I never regret choosing this.The staff were super kind and the breakfast and lunch they provided were so delicious with fresh ingredients. On the way to the snorkeling spot, we could see a group of dolphins. Besides snorkeling, they provided various swimming equipment for children to enjoy. It was a very satisfying experience and I want to do it again!!”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona - The ride to Garden Eel Cove
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona

13.Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 777 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Set out from Kailua-Kona at 4 p.m. aboard the Maheli-Heli for a sunset ride to Garden Eel Cove. Snorkel beside manta rays under bright floating lights, or watch from the boat. Manta Adventures supplies gear, wetsuits, flotation aids, snacks, water, and a warm rinse. Captain Bill, Captain Dan, Drew, Sam, Cal, and other crew members are praised for careful instructions and friendly help.

“It was amazing! It's good to know the habits and more about the manta rays. The personal was really friendly!”

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Night Manta Ray Experience - What happens once the lights come on
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Night Manta Ray Experience

14.Night Manta Ray Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 751 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $146

Sea Quest Hawaii takes you from Kailua-Kona into warm coastal waters for a 90-minute night snorkel with manta rays. Guides such as Kim, Rick, Em, Sage, and Captain Skyler explain the animals while you hold a floating board above the feeding area. Gear, wetsuit, flotation aid, and hot chocolate are included.

“Beyond expectations… some was luck as there was nonstop action the entire trip … Em and Sage told us the rays may brush up against us if we were lucky (we were)… amazing viewing these creatures inches away from our faces. Would definitively consider this a MUST DO! This tour group did a great job to ensure everyone had a great time!!! Thank you again!”

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Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed - The briefing explains the rules that matter
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Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

15.Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 738 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $141

From Keauhou Bay, you’ll sail aboard the trimaran Hokulani to Manta Ray Village, usually a short ride from shore. After a safety briefing, wetsuit fitting, and gear check, you’ll hold a lit flotation raft at the surface while manta rays feed below. Expect about 45 minutes in the water, with drinks and snacks back on the boat.

“This is a must do! Shoutout to the amazing staff who were extremely organized and made us feel so comfortable in the water. I wasn’t sure if my 8 year old would freak out but he did great! He hates amusement park rides but will swim in the ocean at night with giant sea animals. Go figure. We saw many many of the gorgeous majestic rays, sometimes centimeters from our faces. Our minds were blown. My son was in absolute awe. Also want to add that this company had wetsuits of all sizes and didn’t make me feel bad that I needed a larger one. There aren’t many reviews that…”

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