USA ·SNORKELING TRIPS IN BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII
American booking pages all look the same and cost wildly different amounts. Here are 15 snorkeling trips on the big island with the price, the running time and the one thing to know before you pay.
Snorkel beside wild manta rays off Kona for $84.60, with sunset views, gear, snacks, and a free return if mantas do not appear.
“It was perfect and beautiful! a manta ray brushed my stomach! It was a beautiful experience! Our guide was incredible! Bring towels and a coat for after!”
See wild manta rays after dark on a small-boat Kona snorkel tour, with a short ride, warm water, expert guides, and a manta guarantee.
“This was the 2nd time that we have taken this tour with this company. And the trip did not disappoint. It was as good as the first time. The staff on site are very friendly and helpful and we felt safe jumping into the ocean in pitch black darkness.”
Review of Big Island’s Captain Cook snorkel catamaran tour, with Kealakekua Bay, lunch, dolphins, whales, gear, costs, and practical tips.
“Great value - dolphins, whales and amazing snorkelling and lunch! Guides went went to a lot of effort to share local knowledge and look after everyone on board.”
Review of Kona’s $49 nighttime manta ray snorkel, with a small boat, expert guides, safety details, sighting policy, and practical tips.
“I was fairly skeptical before we got to the water. Having in mind that mantas are actually wild animals… but I guess Keyo, Taco and Max knew exactly what they were doing (or maybe we just got lucky?). We got to see a small pack of them SO CLOSE! Great experience from booking to completion. Good instructions on a meeting spot. If you have a wet suit- bring yours everything else you’ll get there.”
See manta rays feed by night on a Kona snorkel tour with gear, wetsuit tops, expert guides, and about 30 minutes in the water.
“The experience was amazing. We were within inches of the manta rays many times. It was my first time snorkeling and it was very enjoyable and easy to learn. The best part of the experience were the rays which you could see with multiple companies. This company though did have a good respect for the state laws and for the animals, it was clear other groups were comfortable breaking the law”
Ride a Zodiac to Captain Cook Reef for sea caves, clear-water snorkeling, dolphins, history, snacks, and a small-group Kona outing.
“Bring a towel and apply your sunscreen, even if overcast! Great experience and wonderful knowledge of the area.”
Review of Kona’s nighttime manta ray snorkel, with sunset views, gear, safety notes, seasickness tips, pricing, and booking advice.
“If you are prone to sea sickness use something!! Most amazing experience. The dolphins and Manta Rays are incredible. Allie, Rory and Justice are great hosts”
Review of Manta Magic’s small-group night snorkel in Kailua Kona, with manta encounters, costs, safety, logistics, and practical booking tips.
“If you get motion sickness I would definitely recommend taking some Dramamine or Bodine. I’m so glad my boyfriend and I did because the water was a little choppy. It was an amazing adventure and manta rays are super majestic creatures. They get so close to you, it’s amazing they don’t end up touching you!”
Review of Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook, with boat details, food, wildlife, safety, price value, and booking tips.
“From the moment we arrived at the dock we were greeted by a happy outgoing crew. Instructions that were given were clear and presented in a manner to build our excitement. The Fair Winds 11 was a pristine boat, with every inch of it well cared for. Captain Chris was approachable and informative. The breakfast was fresh and very yummy, the lunch even more so. The food ingredients were farm to table, presented in a creative array of tastes. There was plenty to drink the entire trip. The snorkling gets an A++ from us with every choice of flotation and viewing equipment made available. There were tons of fish to…”
Review of Kona Style’s sunset catamaran and night manta snorkel, with practical advice on price, swimming ability, timing, gear, and safety.
“Captain Dan and his crew were wonderful! Really appreciated all the information before and even during the snorkel. They really put my mind at ease, as I was nervous about snorkeling at night. If I can do this, anyone can! We saw many mantas right away, which was so exhilarating yet peaceful. Easy entry off and back on the boat with a staircase from the boat. This is a very well run boat! I cannot recommend them enough!”
Review of Kona’s deluxe catamaran snorkel cruise, with dolphin watching, meals, water slides, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“The Body Glove snorkeling tour was terrific and so knowledgeable. The woman captain rocked‼️ saw dolphins, double rainbow and even cleaned up the ocean of trash. Highly recommend”
Review of Kona’s manta ray night snorkel, with boat details, safety tips, value, timing, gear, weather risks, and honest booking advice.
“The crew was awesome we saw a bunch of manta rays they had the right equipment for the trip the boat was in good condition i would recommend this trip to anyone”
Review of Sea Paradise’s Big Island manta ray snorkel, with sunset trimaran sailing, 45 minutes in the water, tips, value, and safety details.
“Manga Ray snorkel with Sea Paradise was amazing! It’s a short boat ride to and from the snorkeling spot and once in the water, we saw manta rays within the first ten minutes. After that, they kept coming back and did several barrel rolls with in front of us. It was a beautiful sight to see. Ginger ale and chews were served on the boat for anyone who wasn’t feeling well. They also offered various other beverages. The captain and crew did a great job. The crew that was in the water with us was very informative and helped to calm anyone who was nervous.”
Review of Sea Paradise’s Kona sail and snorkel to Captain Cook Monument, with boat details, value, snorkeling, food, safety, and booking tips.
“What a great experience! The boat is never overcrowded or packed to capacity, which demonstrates that this company wants you to have a great time! We appreciated their hospitality and friendly manner with every guest. The fresh fruit was a great healthy snack and the drink options were delicious! The boat itself is kept immaculately clean and the snorkel equipment was in like-new condition. Thank you to the whole crew for making us so comfortable during this experience, from start to finish.”
Review of KonaStyle’s Kealakekua Bay snorkel and sail, with catamaran details, food, snorkeling, price, logistics, and booking advice.
“Capt. Dan and crew were amazing. Great service, very informative and lunch was great. Would book again and highly recommend.”
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