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The 7 most popular kona snorkel tours on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Kona night manta ray snorkeling from Keauhou Harbor. Small groups, a bright light board, short boat ride, and safety-first guides.
“The crew was absolutely amazing. As a non-swimmer, I was nervous, but Greg made me feel completely comfortable and safe getting into the water. Because of him, I was able to experience the manta rays up close—an unforgettable experience!”
Speedy small-group Zodiac snorkel to Kealakekua Bay for coral, sea caves, and Captain Cook sights, with included pineapple and water.
“The boat ride to the snorkel spot is pretty fast and exciting. The way back is a bit slower with some sightseeing and excellent commentary from the staff. It was a fabulous experience!”
Kona manta ray night snorkel on a small boat with a lightboard, snacks and drinks, and strong odds of manta sightings.
“Great experience Capitan Alexis was great felt safe. Had a lot of anxiety going in, they did great job encouraging, felt super safe. Danny worked his butt off”
Snorkel Keauhou Bay on a guided catamaran to Captain Cook’s monument in Kealakekua Bay, with fish, lava, dolphins, and seasonal whales.
“Captain Morgan and his crew were awesome! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon excursion. The guides were so helpful and informative that our two daughters, new to snorkeling, loved every minute of it. We’re looking forward to doing the longer morning excursion next time we’re in Kona. Mahalo nui loa!”
Small-zodiac snorkeling to Kealakekua Bay from Kona. Reef-safe gear, snacks, whale and dolphin time, plus a bouncy ride.
“Great adventure... Great team... Awesome location and experience... Safe fun family oriented. A must do experience... 100% rating... The most beautiful reef ever with lots of diffent species.”
Small-group South Kona snorkeling with Sea Quest Hawaii: three famed water stops, wildlife, zodiac ride, and lunch, gear, and snacks included.
“Captain Brendan and MJ were an amazing host. Thank you for a fabulous adventure. Captain Cook Bay was rhe high light of the trip.”
Snorkel three South Kona reef stops from a covered fast boat, with sea caves, lava tubes, and lunch by Captain Cook.
“The experience was amazing. Captain Kevin was very informative and knowledgeable and an overall nice guy. He stopped the boat multiple times to let us see whales and dolphins. We visited 3 different snorkeling spots, which were all marvelous. We saw many different types of fish and multiple turtles. We were also provided with high-quality…”
