BIG ISLAND
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most popular snorkeling on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Kona night manta snorkeling with lights and a sunset boat ride. Gear, snacks, and a manta sighting guarantee for $80.
“To have a waterproof case so you can take video with your phone. Bring warm clothes for after, you get bone chilling cold floating in the water that long.”
See wild manta rays at night in Kona with a small-group canoe ride, lightboards, and guided snorkeling gear included.
“After speaking with friends I was told that I overpaid. It is for a short time, the light attractors are small and the staff spent much of their time talking to each other rather than paying attention to their clients and my arm was injured.”
Night snorkeling off Kailua-Kona with giant manta rays under bright lights, plus a sunset cruise, wetsuit tops, snacks, and onboard bathrooms.
“The water was chilly and the boat ride was a little bumpy, but it was absolutely worth it. The experience was truly one of a kind, and the staff were attentive and laid-back while still making us feel completely safe. It was an incredible experience, I’d highly recommend it to anyone who’s up for a…”
4-hour Kona zodiac snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay with Captain Cook stops, sea caves, snacks, and great odds for dolphins, turtles, and more.
“Amazing snorkeling spot and super fun ride out and back! Great for people who don’t mind a bumpy ride.”
Four-hour Kona morning snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay and Honaunau. Small group, included gear and snacks, with dolphins and whale moments.
“This trip lived up to the hype. Small group, great locations, guides and local snacks. As a bonus, we were treated to lots of whale activity. Highly recommended!”
Small-zodiac snorkeling to Kealakekua Bay from Kona. Reef-safe gear, snacks, whale and dolphin time, plus a bouncy ride.
“Captain Mark and Devante were a blast =we had a great time ...great snorkeling and we were lucky enough to see a breaching whale just a couple hundred yards from the boat.”
Small-group South Kona snorkeling with Sea Quest Hawaii: three famed water stops, wildlife, zodiac ride, and lunch, gear, and snacks included.
“Captain Mike and Courtney were fantastic hosts. We loved being in a smaller group and being in a zodiac boat. Both were professional and cheerful and you could tell they love their job. Mike educated us and took us to locations that were not overly crowded. two out of the three places, we were the…”
Eco-certified Kona snorkeling cruise with dolphin chances, reef-safe sunscreen, BBQ lunch, waterslide fun, and 2 hours in the water.
Snorkel Kealakekua Bay with included gear, guided instruction, possible whale and dolphin sightings, and a picnic lunch on the water.
“Very stable and comfortable boat (Hang Loose) took us to Cook Bay in about 35- minutes. Along the way we saw Humpbacks and Dolphins up close.”
Kailua-Kona manta ray snorkeling with hot cocoa aboard KIBOU from Honokohau Harbor, with sunset or moonlight swims with giant rays.
“Absolutely amazing experience! Highly recommend to anyone visiting the big island! Amy & Mitch were awesome too!”
