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7 Snorkelling on the Big Island in the USA to Build a Day Around

7 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Good snorkelling on the big island fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - Getting ready for the dark water
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

1.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,656 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Snorkel with manta rays after sunset off Kona, with gear, snacks, expert crew, and a free return trip if no rays appear.

“It was amazing trip for me, wife and my dad. We love the young group managing the boat and they were explaining very well through out the ride. Especially the uber service from water to boat was amazing at the end”

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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor - What the manta encounter feels like
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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

2.Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,465 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Watch wild manta rays feed after dark on a small-boat Kona snorkel tour with short boat time, in-water guides, and a ray guarantee.

“What a great way to spend New Year's Eve with my boys. It was a great experience and I would for sure do it again. We saw 3 rays up close. Crew did a great job at making us feel comfortable. You cannot bring anything on the boat, but can bring a towel and small bag to leave at van. Highly recommend.”

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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch - Kealakekua Bay and the Captain Cook Story
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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

3.Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,232 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay from Kona on a power catamaran with dolphins, reef fish, lunch, volcanic coast views, and a friendly crew.

“this was a great trip! it was our second time on this trip and it was just as good as the first! Aiden is awesome and the whole team ensured your safety and comfort. highly recommend!!”

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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings - What happens once you enter the water
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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

4.KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,212 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Kona’s compact night snorkel puts you near wild manta rays for 25 to 30 minutes, with gear included and a free re-ride if none appear.

“Great crew, beautiful experience. Those prone to motion sickness or cold will appreciate that this is a very very short ride to the viewing area, unlike the ones that leave from father out”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island - Check-in at Dolphin Discoveries, then on to the boat
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

5.Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Swim beneath Kona’s lights as wild manta rays feed inches away. This practical review covers timing, safety, gear, value, and what to expect.

“I had manta rays millimeters from me! Totally safe for all ages and does not require much muscle. Guides are very communicative. One of my favorite memories from big island is this manta snorkel trip”

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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona - The Gold Coast cruise and the chance of dolphins
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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

6.Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183

Review of Kona’s deluxe catamaran snorkel cruise, with dolphin watching, meals, water slides, practical tips, costs, and honest snorkeling advice.

“My wife got sick before the trip and I canceled ahead of time. They did not offer a refund despite my advanced notice. As a Hawaii resident, I’ll never book with them again.”

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Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument - The boat ride along the Kona coast
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Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

7.Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 722 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $136

Sail from Keauhou Bay to Captain Cook Monument for guided snorkeling, coral, fish, snacks, cultural insights, and Kona coast views.

“The cruise was a lot of fun and supplied all the equipment needed for a great snorkeling adventure. The crew was informative and regarded safety as a high priority for those on board. We had an added bonus to see a pod of dolphins following the boat as we headed back to the harbor. Definitely recommend!”

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