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Slide 1 of 7, Boat cruising along Big Island’s Kohala Coast with scenic shoreline in view.

Guests boarding a boat on Big Island’s Kohala Coast.

Guests toasting with drinks on a boat along Big Island’s Kohala Coast.

Woman preparing to snorkel on Big Island's Kohala Coast.

Kid wearing snorkel gear on a boat near Kohala Coast, Big Island.

Boat cruising along Big Island’s Kohala Coast with scenic landscape in background.

Boat docked on Big Island’s Kohala Coast with rocky shoreline in background.

Mauna Kea Sealife Snorkeling by RIB Boat

2 hrs - 3 hrs

Glide along the Kohala Coast on luxury powerboat Olohana, with small-group attention and hand-picked snorkel sites chosen for sea life.
Arrive 20 minutes before at Kawaihae Harbor South, check in at the Hawai‘i Nautical sign, then board Olohana from the dock with step-on access.
Set out on a 2-hour cruise with a professional captain and crew, sanitized masks, fins, vests, plus in-water coaching for first-time snorkelers.
Between snorkel sessions, watch for turtles, reef fish, dolphins, or whales; enjoy snacks and drinks; unwind on shaded decks, with a restroom on board.
Choose a snorkel format, either a one-stop sealife session or a two-stop cruise that lets you experience an extra reef area on your trip.

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Glide along the Kohala Coast on luxury powerboat Olohana, with small-group attention and hand-picked snorkel sites chosen for sea life.
Arrive 20 minutes before at Kawaihae Harbor South, check in at the Hawai‘i Nautical sign, then board Olohana from the dock with step-on access.
Set out on a 2-hour cruise with a professional captain and crew, sanitized masks, fins, vests, plus in-water coaching for first-time snorkelers.
Between snorkel sessions, watch for turtles, reef fish, dolphins, or whales; enjoy snacks and drinks; unwind on shaded decks, with a restroom on board.
Choose a snorkel format, either a one-stop sealife session or a two-stop cruise that lets you experience an extra reef area on your trip.

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$114.66

Slide 1 of 6, Humpback whale breaching in the ocean during Kona Deluxe Whale Watch Sail.

Tour guide on a boat during Kona Deluxe Whale Watch Sail in Hawaii.

Sailboat on Kona waters during whale watching tour.

Toasting drinks on a boat during Kona Deluxe Whale Watch Sail.

Family enjoying ocean view on Kona Deluxe Whale Watch Sail.

Whale tail above ocean at sunset during Kona Deluxe Whale Watch Sail.

Kona Turtle or Dolphin Snorkeling by Sailing Catamaran

3 hrs - 4 hrs

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Settle onto a spacious 51-foot Lagoon catamaran with wide-open decks or the Spirit of Aloha catamaran, taking in Big Island coastline views as you sail to offshore swim spots.
Check in 20 minutes before departure at Honokōhau Harbor, step aboard the vessel, and listen to a safety briefing before your time on the water.
Enjoy a four-hour Kona Coast cruise with two reef stops, where included snorkel gear and an expert crew help you explore Pacific waters.
Refuel between swims with a sandwich-style lunch, snacks, soda, juice, and water, then relax on shaded seating with convenient restroom access.
Choose between turtle-focused reef sites or luxury dolphin-focused blue-water zones, so your sail centers on the sea life you most hope to meet.

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Settle onto a spacious 51-foot Lagoon catamaran with wide-open decks or the Spirit of Aloha catamaran, taking in Big Island coastline views as you sail to offshore swim spots.
Check in 20 minutes before departure at Honokōhau Harbor, step aboard the vessel, and listen to a safety briefing before your time on the water.
Enjoy a four-hour Kona Coast cruise with two reef stops, where included snorkel gear and an expert crew help you explore Pacific waters.
Refuel between swims with a sandwich-style lunch, snacks, soda, juice, and water, then relax on shaded seating with convenient restroom access.
Choose between turtle-focused reef sites or luxury dolphin-focused blue-water zones, so your sail centers on the sea life you most hope to meet.

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$181.80

Slide 1 of 6, Snorkelers in illuminated water during Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel, Hawaii.

Manta ray illuminated by dive light during night snorkel in Hawaii.

Boat at sunset on Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel tour.

Group of people on a boat preparing for Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Hawaii.

Kona 2.5-Hour Manta Ray Night Snorkeling or Ride-Along Tour

2 hrs 30 mins

Choose a flexible way to meet Kona's manta rays, with a night cruise that suits swimmers and non-swimmers for an ocean encounter beneath the stars.
Arrive at the harbor 15 minutes early for check-in, meet your guide, get fitted with your gear, then step aboard the boat for the short ride.
A professional guide provides snorkeling gear, jacket-style wetsuit tops, and flotation devices, plus live commentary, snacks, and bottled water.
Watch spotlights lure plankton to the surface as manta rays swoop below, creating a surreal nighttime scene that unfolds beside your rocking boat.
Select the boat ride-along option if you prefer to stay dry, enjoy the nighttime cruise, and watch the manta ray action, or choose in-water snorkeling to float above these rays, staying supported at the surface while you watch them glide and loop in the light below.

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Choose a flexible way to meet Kona's manta rays, with a night cruise that suits swimmers and non-swimmers for an ocean encounter beneath the stars.
Arrive at the harbor 15 minutes early for check-in, meet your guide, get fitted with your gear, then step aboard the boat for the short ride.
A professional guide provides snorkeling gear, jacket-style wetsuit tops, and flotation devices, plus live commentary, snacks, and bottled water.
Watch spotlights lure plankton to the surface as manta rays swoop below, creating a surreal nighttime scene that unfolds beside your rocking boat.
Select the boat ride-along option if you prefer to stay dry, enjoy the nighttime cruise, and watch the manta ray action, or choose in-water snorkeling to float above these rays, staying supported at the surface while you watch them glide and loop in the light below.

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$138.06

Slide 1 of 6, Manta ray swimming during a night snorkel tour in Kona.

Snorkelers observe manta rays illuminated by boat lights at night in the ocean.

Manta rays swimming underwater during Kona snorkeling tour.

Kona night snorkeling with manta ray illuminated underwater.

Snorkeler observing manta ray underwater during Kona Manta Ray Snorkeling Tour.

Snorkelers observe a manta ray illuminated underwater during a Kona night tour.

Kona 90-Minute Manta Ray Night Snorkeling by RIB Boat

1 hr 30 mins

Glide above lit plankton off Kona as manta rays swoop beneath you, with a small-group Zodiac ride and a rebooking guarantee if none appear.
Check in at your tour time by the wetsuit van near the Outrigger Resort, then follow the crew to the boat ramp and board once your group is called.
Head out for a night swim with a USCG captain, crew, and lifeguard, using a mask, flotation belt or noodle, manta board, and all gear you need.
Float at the surface holding the manta board as dive lights draw plankton and manta rays below, while your crew stays close for guidance.
All core gear is provided, including mask and snorkel, plus your choice of flotation life belt or noodle so you can stay comfortably at the surface.

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Glide above lit plankton off Kona as manta rays swoop beneath you, with a small-group Zodiac ride and a rebooking guarantee if none appear.
Check in at your tour time by the wetsuit van near the Outrigger Resort, then follow the crew to the boat ramp and board once your group is called.
Head out for a night swim with a USCG captain, crew, and lifeguard, using a mask, flotation belt or noodle, manta board, and all gear you need.
Float at the surface holding the manta board as dive lights draw plankton and manta rays below, while your crew stays close for guidance.
All core gear is provided, including mask and snorkel, plus your choice of flotation life belt or noodle so you can stay comfortably at the surface.

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$98.76

Slide 1 of 7, Catamaran sailing near Waikoloa on Big Island with vibrant sails.

Kids preparing to snorkel in Waikoloa, Big Island, wearing snorkel gear on a boat.

Sea turtle swimming over coral reef during snorkel in Waikoloa.

Yellow Tang fish swimming near coral reef in Waikoloa, Big Island snorkeling tour.

Catamaran deck with ocean view, Hawaii Nautical tour.

Catamaran sailing on blue ocean near Waikoloa, Big Island.

Kids lying on a catamaran viewing net over the ocean.

Waikoloa Turtle Snorkeling by Sailing Catamaran

2 hrs - 3 hrs

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Enjoy a relaxed 3-hour cruise along Waikoloa's Kohala Coast, ideal for families and first-time snorkelers who want an easy ocean day with turtles.
Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, then board via beach loading; use the complimentary shuttle from Hilton Waikoloa Village if needed.
Snorkel Waikoloa's Kohala Coast with sanitized mask, snorkel and fins, plus life jackets, safety briefing and in-water guidance for all.
Enjoy a smooth ride as the captain and crew look after you, with shaded seating, onboard restrooms and a freshwater rinse after snorkeling.
Upgrade to the snorkeling cruise + lunch option to add a sandwich lunch plus beer, wine, tropical cocktails, soda, juice and water onboard.

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Enjoy a relaxed 3-hour cruise along Waikoloa's Kohala Coast, ideal for families and first-time snorkelers who want an easy ocean day with turtles.
Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, then board via beach loading; use the complimentary shuttle from Hilton Waikoloa Village if needed.
Snorkel Waikoloa's Kohala Coast with sanitized mask, snorkel and fins, plus life jackets, safety briefing and in-water guidance for all.
Enjoy a smooth ride as the captain and crew look after you, with shaded seating, onboard restrooms and a freshwater rinse after snorkeling.
Upgrade to the snorkeling cruise + lunch option to add a sandwich lunch plus beer, wine, tropical cocktails, soda, juice and water onboard.