Snorkeling Cruises & Tours, Big Island tours & activities, fun things to do in Big Island

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Explore the island coasts with Hawaii cruises, sails, and boat tours! Take a look at Hawaii's best ocean tours featuring all the best water activities. From luxury to laid-back, choose from cruises with tropical cocktails, world-class snorkeling, sport fishing, dolphin swims, spectacular Friday night fireworks, live music, submarine diving, and so much more.

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour

The manta ray night snorkel is one of the most popular things to do in Kona and is only possible in a few places in the world. Experience a once in a lifetime encounter with giant manta rays, an experience you can only find in Hawaii on the Big Island. Keauhou Bay is famous for its resident manta rays who put on a show every night. Watch these massive and graceful animals up close as they come out to play and feed on microscopic plankton.
Dolphin Swim & Watching

Depart from the west coast on a ocean raft, small boat, or catamaran to watch dolphins play in the waters of the Big Island, then jump in yourself for a snorkeling adventure! Visit Dolphin Quest in Waikoloa to interact with a trained dolphin for a safe and educational experience. Whether you choose to spot these creatures in the wild or play with them in a controlled environment, the dolphin experiences here will give you a new understanding and appreciation for these intelligent marine mammals.
Snorkeling Cruises

Explore the rich ocean waters and top snorkeling spots along Kona’s Gold Coast. Big Island snorkeling tours are the best way to experience tropical reefs and clear ocean waters. Swim with sea turtles and swim with wild dolphins as you cruise the coast to the best Hawaii snorkeling locations like Kealakekua Bay and Honaunau Bay. Enjoy a cruise on a comfortable catamaran or a thrilling, high-speed ride on a rigid inflatable raft to the best snorkeling spots in Hawaii.

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No Wiki Luxury Sailing Catamaran - Kona & Kealakekua Snorkel Cruise [Open Now]
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Enjoy total privacy by booking an exclusive charter for a luxury catamaran departing from Honokohau Harbor. Set sail for prime snorkeling at Kona or Kealakekua Bay on this luxury charter from Kona. Shared and private options available.

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From USD422.89

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4.5 - 5.5 hour(s) (morning)
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Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition (Keauhou Bay) [Open Now]
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Explore sea caves and snorkel at the best Big Island snorkeling locations along the South Kona Coast. Enjoy the thrilling ride in a 14-person ocean raft as you make your way to your snorkeling destinations, Honaunau Bay and Kealakekua Bay.

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From USD105.56

(24 reviews)

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3.5 - 5.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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Sea Paradise Manta Ray Village Swim & Night Snorkel (Keauhou Bay) [Open Now]
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Experience an epic evening with a Big Island manta ray snorkeling cruise to the Manta Ray Village in Keauhou Bay. Combinsunset cruise and snorkel, enjoy one of the best things to do on the Big Island, and swim with wild manta rays!

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From USD120.33

(131 reviews)

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1.5 - 2.5 hour(s) (evening)
Manta Discovery Adventure - Nighttime Snorkel with Manta Rays [Open Now]
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Discover the beauty of the majestic manta ray, considered to be one of the most memorable experiences to be had on the Big Island. Watch as these gentle giants glide through the water feeding on plankton which are attracted by underwater lights.

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USD106.36

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1.5 hour(s) (evening)
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Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Tour by Sea Quest [Open Now]
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Snorkeling with manta rays is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that can only be found in Kona. Watch the giant manta rays swim beneath you as the ocean is illuminated with underwater lights. An experience that can only found at Keauhou Bay.

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USD127.10

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1.5 hour(s) (evening)
Kealakekua Bay & Red Hill Sail & Snorkel Tour (from Keauhou Bay) [Open Now]
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Set sail for the Captain Cook Monument and discover the island's finest snorkel spots. Snorkel the calm and clear waters of Kealakekua Bay, a marine sanctuary filled with tropical fish, coral reefs and more. Morning & afternoon departures.

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From USD82.73

(17 reviews)

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3.5 - 5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Ocean Encounters Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Cruise [Open Now]
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One of Kona’s top bucket list experiences! Swim with giant manta rays after watching the sunset on the horizon. An encounter with these gentle giants is guaranteed to create memories that will last a lifetime!

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USD109.87

(13 reviews)

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3.5 hour(s) (evening)
Manta Ray Night Snorkel form a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe (Keauhou Bay) [Open Now]
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Sail from Keauhou Bay by Hawaiian Sailing canoe for Hawaii's #1 marine encounter! A unique way to go see and snorkel with Mantas at night.

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USD106.63

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1.5 hour(s) (evening, night)
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Fair Wind Cruises - Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tours [Open Now]
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Catapult down a water slide into the pristine waters of Big Island's Kealakekua Bay! Sail out on the Fair Wind II and enjoy snorkeling and diving in Hawaii's crystal clear waters! Depart in the morning or afternoon to explore Hawaii's waters.

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From USD105.18

(194 reviews)

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4 - 5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Ocean Sports Kohala Coast Snorkel Cruise from Waikoloa [Open Now]
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Depart from Waikoloa Beach and discover the Big Island's most remote snorkeling spots filled with tropical fish and scenic views along the lush Kohala Coast. Includes snorkel lesson, snorkel gear and single serve beers & wines!

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USD159.00

(9 reviews)

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3.5 hour(s) (morning)
Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay & Honaunau Bay Premium Snorkel Tour [Open Now]
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Embark on a 4.5 hour ocean raft snorkel adventure and explore the pristine waters of Honaunau Bay and Kealakekua Bay. Snorkel among tropical fish and corals, see dolphins and sea caves along the Kona coast. Deli-style lunch included.

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From USD152.95

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5 hour(s) (morning)
Kona Naia Dolphin Swim & Snorkel Ocean Rafting Adventure (Honokohau) [Open Now]

Experience the thrill and excitement of both ocean rafting and swimming with beautiful wild spinner dolphin pods on this unforgettable snorkeling adventure!

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From USD120.00

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3 - 5.5 hour(s) (morning)
Kona Ocean Experience Night Manta Ray Snorkel Cruise (from Keauhou) [Open Soon]
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Have an evening to remember as you set out on a semi-private sunset cruise with delicious fruit and sushi, and then snorkel among the majestic giant manta rays.

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USD115.00

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Body Glove Kona Snorkel Cruise w/ BBQ (Guaranteed Dolphin Sightings) [Open Now]
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Embark on a fun Body Glove snorkel tour, Kona's most popular boat trip! Swim at the protected Red Hill marine sanctuary, teeming with sea life, and watch for spinner dolphins in transit, as sightings are guaranteed or you ride again free!

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USD149.19

(74 reviews)

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5 hour(s) (morning)
Dolphin Discovery - Kona’s Original Swim w/ Dolphins Tour (Keauhou) [Open Now]
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Set out on a search for wild spinner dolphins! Kona’s first and original “Swim with Dolphins” Adventure! Spot and swim with wild dolphins on this 4 hr adventure with one of Kona’s most experienced dolphin tour company, Dolphin Discoveries!

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USD160.49

(23 reviews)

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4.5 hour(s) (morning)
Zodiac Ocean Rafting & Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling (Honokohau Harbor) [Open Now]

Experience the Big Island's remote Kona Coast on a speedy 24-foot, Zodiac ocean raft and snorkel nature's secret wonders at Kealakekua Bay!

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From USD135.11

(214 reviews)

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4.5 - 5.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
5-Hour Hula Kai Deluxe Kona Coast Snorkel & BBQ Cruise (Keauhou Bay) [Open Now]
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Explore the uncharted waters of south of Keauhou Bay. Swim and snorkel in an untouched aquatic paradise only accessible by water on a luxury boat, Hula Kai!

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USD176.03

(34 reviews)

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat

5.5 hour(s) (morning)
Kona Dolphin Encounter Cruise & Reef Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay [Open Now]

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, experience an aquatic adventure as you swim with Spinner Dolphins before snorkeling the coral reefs along the Kona coast!

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USD145.41

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4.5 hour(s) (morning)
Captain Cook Adventure - Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling & Dolphin Watching [Open Now]
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Perfect for families, this 3 hour snorkel cruise takes you to the pristine waters of Kealakekua Bay, home to a colorful array of tropical marine life and affords you more time in the water to get comfortable and enjoy this incredible snorkel spot.

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USD106.63

(11 reviews)

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3.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Big Island Divers - Kona Night Scuba Diving with Mantas [Open Now]
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Experience one of the most sought after SCUBA diving experiences in the world! Join Big Island Divers for a night time Manta Ray encounter on SCUBA. Two tank dive and one tank dives and manta snorkeling available!

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From USD144.89

(2 reviews)

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5 - 7.5 hour(s) (afternoon, evening)