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Best Kailua Kona On The Big Island

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The 10 most popular kailua kona on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Kailua Kona On The Big Island

Kailua-Kona: Voyagers of the Pacific Luau with Buffet Dinner

Kailua-Kona: Voyagers of the Pacific Luau with Buffet Dinner - The buffet: what you actually eat (and what makes it feel local)

1.Kailua-Kona: Voyagers of the Pacific Luau with Buffet Dinner

Most Popular★ 4.4

Oceanfront Kailua-Kona luau at Royal Kona Resort: buffet dinner, Mai Tais, Voyagers of the Pacific show, and Samoan fire knife finale.

“We really enjoyed the luau! The meal was fantastic as was the cultural performance. The music and variety of dances and costumers were all beautiful. Communiation from GYG was thorough - we easily followed instructions for parking and arriving early. Glad we did it - our group of 9 all agreed it was a wonderful…”

564 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $190by Royal Kona Resort Luau

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Kailua-Kona: Manta Ray Watching Nighttime Boat Trip

Kailua-Kona: Manta Ray Watching Nighttime Boat Trip - Catamaran at Night: The Part That Starts the Experience

From Hawaii: Historical Dinner Cruise Tour to Kealakekua Bay

From Hawaii: Historical Dinner Cruise Tour to Kealakekua Bay - Boarding in Kona: where to go and how the timing works

3.From Hawaii: Historical Dinner Cruise Tour to Kealakekua Bay

★ 4.8

Kona sunset dinner cruise to Kealakekua Bay with a historian guide, live slack-key music, island food, and marine life sightings.

“A sunset excursion is a delightful time spent. The crew with the captain, guide and live performers was amazing. The service was top notch. And everything was delicious and plentiful. I highly recommend this excursion. Beautiful and romantic.”

190 reviewsFrom $201by Body Glove Cruises

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Kailua-Kona: Captain Cook Reef Catamaran Day Trip with Lunch

Kailua-Kona: Captain Cook Reef Catamaran Day Trip with Lunch - Captain Cook Monument: a meaningful stop that’s easy to enjoy

4.Kailua-Kona: Captain Cook Reef Catamaran Day Trip with Lunch

★ 4.8

4-hour catamaran day trip from Kailua-Kona to Captain Cook Reef with lunch, snacks, and optional snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay.

“Bryce and Aleyo were wonderful guides. They have great personalities and made our snorkeling trip aemorable experience. I loved the tunes they were blasting during the ride to and there were also some educational moments as they showed us some key sights on our trip back to the harbor.”

189 reviews4 hoursFrom $80by Kona Coast Boat Tours

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Kailua-Kona: Manta Ray Spotting Night Snorkeling Tour

Kailua-Kona: Manta Ray Spotting Night Snorkeling Tour - Later departures and fewer boats: the real advantage of going after dark

5.Kailua-Kona: Manta Ray Spotting Night Snorkeling Tour

★ 4.6

Kona night snorkeling for manta rays with a 14-guest max, 144,000-lumen lights, and a manta ray guarantee. 80 minutes. $95.

“Amazing. Saw 7 manta rays, they got super close. Was also cool seeing the plankton up close. Got in the water like an hour after the tour was supposed to start but the wait was worth it”

46 reviewsFrom $95by Kona Snorkel Tours / Hawaii Island Ocean Tours

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Kona: Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

Kona: Captain Cook Snorkel Tour - The boat experience on a RHIB (zodiac style) in Kona

6.Kona: Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

★ 4.7

3.5-hour Captain Cook snorkel in Kealakekua Bay with provided gear, snacks, and history—plus possible dolphins and sea turtles.

“please note. Don't take this tour if you are relying inglima on public transportation, taxis or Uber. kona has unreliable transportation. Better if you have a rental car. The tour operations tried to accommodate us and held yhe boat but we just couldn't make it down to the beach on time and we didn't want…”

35 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $91by Dolphin Discoveries Snorkel Tours

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Kona: Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure

Kona: Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure - Start at Keauhou Shopping Center, then head to Keauhou Bay

7.Kona: Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure

★ 4.4

Swim with manta rays at night in Kona, Hawaii. Keauhou Bay lights, safety-first guides, and a real barrel-roll feeding show.

“Manage to see a bunch of mantas but the experience in water lasted not longer than 15 minutes, which was kind of unfortunate compared to the price. Still good trip!”

34 reviews2 hoursFrom $107by Dolphin Discoveries Snorkel Tours

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Kona Salt Farm: Deep Ocean Cold Water Mineral Foot Soak

Kona Salt Farm: Deep Ocean Cold Water Mineral Foot Soak - Deep ocean water at 48°F: magnesium, circulation, and the cold reality

8.Kona Salt Farm: Deep Ocean Cold Water Mineral Foot Soak

★ 4.7

Cold 48°F deep-ocean mineral foot soak in an oceanview cabana at Kona Salt Farm, with rinse station, towels, and clean bowls.

“I had the foot soak done. It was a magical and healing experience and Michael was FANTASTIC!! I enjoyed taste testing the salts as well. I ended up purchasing some. It was a great touch to have cucumber, pineapple, and tomatoes served for our testing. Wonderful experience all around. I received my punch card and…”

23 reviews20 minFrom $20by Kona Salt Farm by Sea Salts of Hawaii

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Kailua Kona: Dolphin, Sea Cave and Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

Kailua Kona: Dolphin, Sea Cave and Captain Cook Snorkel Tour - The Zodiac RIB ride from Kailua Kona: fast, but small and controlled

9.Kailua Kona: Dolphin, Sea Cave and Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

★ 4.5

Snorkel coral reefs and sea caves near Captain Cook on a small-group Zodiac RIB tour from Kailua Kona, with wildlife sightings possible.

“Expérience de snorkeling unique mais pas de dauphins, le capitaine ne nous a pas expliqué s’ils n’étaient pas là ou s’il ne les avait pas cherchés.”

14 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $115by Kona Snorkel Tours / Hawaii Island Ocean Tours

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Kona Hi, Sunset Manta Ray Tour 10 passengers maximum

Kona Hi, Sunset Manta Ray Tour 10 passengers maximum - The short boat ride to the manta stop near Kona’s airport side

10.Kona Hi, Sunset Manta Ray Tour 10 passengers maximum

★ 5.0

Kona sunset manta ray snorkeling from Honokohau Harbor, small group up to 10, wetsuit top and gear included, moonlit float sightings.

“An incredible trip to see the manta rays. Fantastic, knowledgeable and friendly crew, who made us all feel looked after. Great night on the water and an amazing experience.”

14 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $141by Hawaii Marine Life Charters

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