Itinerary
Small Groups. 6 Passenger Max.
Please confirm your check in time directly with tour provider.
Please call tour provider to confirm your reservation has been received correctly.
Check in time can be up to 40 and no less than 15 minutes prior to tour time.
Departing from Honokohau Harbor a 15-20 minute boat ride gets you to either Garden Eel Cove (northern manta site "Manta Heaven") or further south down to Keauhou "Manta Village". Slide in and relax hanging onto our custom-made light board to witness these huge, acrobatic, gentle giants feed on tiny pieces of plankton. Our experienced guide helps get everyone in the best possible viewing position to give guests an up close and personal encounter all while keeping everyone safe and comfortable. Afterwards, enjoy sipping on some hot cocoa and light snacks before heading back to the harbor. Be sure to look up checking out the stars and the city lights during the ride back. A night filled with magnificent mantas and fun memories is sure to be remembered.
Stop At:
• Garden Eel Cove / Manta Heaven, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Island of Hawaii, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
• Hawaii, Hawaii
• Volcano National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Kailua-Kona, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
• Keauhou, Keauhou, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
See Availability.
Snorkel Big Island, 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Basic swimming skills are required
Previous snorkeling experience is required
Guests must be able to independently climb up a boat ladder
Guest must be able to converse in English to understand verbal instructions and safety briefings
Your safety is our priority! If you or anyone in your group would like a lifejacket please contact our reservation line.
Our Manta Policy: Manta Rays are wild animals and Snorkel Big Island cannot guarantee their presence. If a manta ray is not seen on your night out with us you may try again on a different night for a rebooking fee. Please keep in mind that seats may be extremely limited during certain times of the year. We usually are very successful in finding mantas for you; however if they decide to take the night off the costs involved with setting up the charter will not allow us to offer you a refund. We appreciate your business and understanding of this policy.
Please confirm your check in time directly with tour provider. Check in time may be up to 40 minutes prior to tour time.
Not recommended for travelers with physical or mobility restrictions
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : ALBCarmel
Best way to see manta rays at night. Very small group and snorkel above and next to rays. Felt bad for scuba divers who were planted below and had to look up.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : thelavelles01
Not only did we see over a dozen mantas, that got so close they grazed us, we saw a giant pack of spinner dolphins and a mega rainbow on the way to the snorkel spot. The captain and his mate were super thoughtful at every turn and gave us an exceptional experience. Do not hesitate to book with Snorkel Big Island.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : Betty_R
You guys canceled the trip due to ocean conditions
Got a call yesterday afternoon from y’all saying the trip had been cancelled due to ocean conditions
You said we would get a full refund
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : Kaylee_P
Captain Dylan was super understanding especially since we miscalculated and arrived 10 minutes late🙈. He waited for us and made it possible for us to make it. My husband and I are so appreciative of this! The captain even called and texted me to help me find the location.
As for the experience, we are speechless!! We loved the smaller group and how they helped us swim to another area that had more manta rays. We ended up seeing like 15+ manta rays! Too many to count! We even heard nearby dolphins!! We also loved learning about these amazing animals, they were so knowledgable and took all the precautions to keep us safe and the animals safe.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : shamanstar3
This was our 2nd manta ray spice. The first was done by the Sheraton, it was a very good experience, saw about 8 rays. Last night we had a fun 20 minute ride to a site by the airport, our captain, John, was awesome, and we must have seen at least 15-20 rats. John said he’s never seen it like that. It was beyond awesome!!!!!! This will always be a must do when on the Big Island.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : Happiness03047668172
Our trip was canceled due to high winds. They contacted us and offered to reschedule or refund our money. Unfortunately we had to accept the refund as we did not have the time available to reschedule.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Katherine_M
The mantas came right up to us. They were huge! Captain Dylan and Eli were experts and kept us safe and informed. This should be on everyone’s to do list. In fact my daughter is coming back to do it! And we loved the small intimate group setting
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Tina_J
We had so much fun! The crew was great crew. The trip was very personalized. We would definitely do it again!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Morgan_N
Eli and Dylan provided an amazing experience. While snorkeling, Eli shared so much information about the manta rays and was able to identify them by name! The beautiful, gentle giants came right up to us. We were amazed at how close they got! I loved that it was a small group and we did not have to wait at all to get our wetsuits and hop in the boat. All in all, a wonderful experience and would 10/10 recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : K1466DZleew
So amazing! We chose this tour for the small group size. Captain John and his crew kept us informed before the tour, even giving us photo-guided directions. The shorty wet suits provided were clean and new-feeling. The actual snorkel part of the tour was indescribable! So many manta rays. While you are legally not allowed to touch them, they have no boundaries and definitely touched us. It was awesome to see up to 11 ft wingspan creatures doing barrel rolls to feed, bumping into one another for prime spots. Wow! What an experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
