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All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours in Big Island
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Best snorkel ever
Reviewed by: Sydnie
Brendan and Morgan were lovely, great story tellers and funny jokes. Overall 11/10 cannot recommend enough
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| Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Amazing!
Reviewed by: C Wilson
The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, and seeing the mantas up close was an amazing experience. We would so this again, no question!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/20 |
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Great Experience
Reviewed by: Jenn from WA
This was an extraordinary experience. I loved every minute watching the majestic mantas doing their thing. The staff was incredibly nice, safe, knowledgeable and accommodating. I would ten out of ten recommend this!
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| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Simply Amazing!! Best of my my things I have done on Big Island!
Reviewed by: Roxene Gascoigne
This has been the most thrilling adventure ever snorkeling with this big creatures!!! Loved it and loved the reggae music on the boat ride out to the snorkel area.
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Manta Ray tour experience
Reviewed by: Paul Miller
First Ill start and say the Rays were awesome. So many showed up and the crew was teaching us facts while we were out there.
The beginning was a little different though. When we arrived at the shop it was very unorganized, the area to get a wet suite top was very dark and scattered, there was very little instruction getting on boat and captain didn't seem to really wanna be there.
I would pick a different company if we did it again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
4.5-Hour Sea Quest Premium Rafting Snorkel Tour at Honaunau & Kealakekua Bay
Snorkel Review
Reviewed by: Paul Miller
Great trip. Our captain Liam, aka sweet onion, and Shay were the perfect host. They were funny, informative, helpful and the perfect host. Went to 2 great snorkeling spots, sea caves and saw dolphins. They also provided a great lunch and snacks. Definitely recommend this company.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
A must do
Reviewed by: Cliff
Over all great experience. The boat and crew were great, we seen several mantas even though it was kinda rainy. Went with family and older children. 16 and 19 y/o daughters they loved it.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Manta snorkle
Reviewed by: Emily
This excursion was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done! I’ve been to the Big Island 4 times prior and never did this, but I now highly recommend it! It will truest blow your mind to see these beautiful creatures! Trever, Diego, Captain Wayne and all the other crew that I can’t remember their name, sorry, were very helpful and knowledgeable about the Manta Rays. The rays came within inches of us! Very cool! Highly recommend!
Thank you very much!
Mantas swim in a relaxed matter, and come close and turn around under the blue light.
It is very mystical experience !
Please don't miss out when you visit Kona.
Mahalo
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/16 |
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Must do!
Reviewed by: Kate
Highly recommend this! The guides were knowledgeable and we saw lots of rays! Booked the 6:30pm trip but went out about 7pm which was perfect timing for sunset.
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| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch
Worth the money!!
Reviewed by: Melissa Wheelock
This was definitely a highlight of our trip!
Captain Morgan and his crew were awesome. They made sure we had the best experience; anchoring the boat away from the larger boats packed with fellow snorkelers whenever possible. They were knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommend.
Aloha Melissa,
Mahalo for the wonderful review and recommendation. We are ecstatic to hear you had a great experience with us and we hope to see you on your next visit to the islands. Until then, A hui hou!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Such a unique experience!
Reviewed by: Glenn
Crew was great, energetic and attentive. Such an amazing experience, I found myself holding my breath as I felt these magnificent manta rays swim under me.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/10 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Once in a lifetime experience
Reviewed by: Emily
For a list minute booking, this experience was amazing. The entire crew was very knowledgeable and helpful. We saw so many manta rays up close and personal. They are such majestic creatures. One of the best moments of our entire trip!
Aloha Emily,
Yes, they are coming so close enough to touch!
We are so glad you enjoyed the tour and spend a great time with Manta Rays.
Mahalos
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
3-Hour Spirit of Aloha Kohala Coast Morning Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Hawaii Nautical
Do it!
Reviewed by: Gina and Zachary
The day on the Spirit of Aloha was amazing! Doug, the captain was great! He is fun and funny, and he made us feel safe the entire time. Faith and Cole are two of the crew that work on the boat! What great people! We saw a turtle, eel, and spinner dolphins who swam alongside the boat! I definitely recommend this trip for anyone wanting to have a great day!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch
Snorkeling adventure!
Reviewed by: Amanda
My husband and I had a great time. He was 12 weeks out from recovering from a pelvic reconstruction surgery and the staff were so accommodating! He enjoyed the boat ride and made it into the water for one snorkel spot! I even got inked on by an octopus! Great day on the water with attentive staff!
Aloha Amanda,
Mahalo Nui Loa for the wonderful review. It sounds like an amazing day, it's not too often we get to spot an octopus! We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us on your next visit!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/08 |
Captain Zodiac Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour & South Kona Sea Cave Expedition
The highlight of our Big Island trip!
Reviewed by: MJUm
We stumbled upon Zodiac Rafting after getting declined at two other places but everyone in our group said they would have regretted going with anyone else!
First of all, they have all COVID safety measures in place. Temp check, all staff with masks, smaller groups so we felt comfortable and safe.
Second, the staff! Jennifer at reception was so sweet and accommodating. And Captain Collen, he’s the best! Knowledgeable and experienced without being overbearing or too chatty. Made sure we had the best ride, safe snorkeling trip, took us to special locations to see the Big Island in all it’s beauty and kept checking that we were having a good time and no one was uncomfortable. And they even provided reef safe sunscreen which we thought ours was but Captain explained it was not. They’re really passionate not only but people having a good time but that the natural life on the Big Island is protected and safe. We really appreciated that.
And let’s not forget, we had a private boat because it was just our family on the trip. So it was even extra special!
So don’t waste your time elsewhere. Just go straight to Zodiac people!
Aloha,
Thank you for such kind words. Our employees really do love the jobs they do. We are glad the private tour fit your families needs and made you feel comfortable as we come out of such a long pandemic period. I'm sure your captain and crew really enjoyed your family and sharing just how special our island is. Hope to have you all out again as there are more places on our island to see and snorkel.
Mahalo,
CZ Ohana
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| Packages: | 4-Hour Deluxe Morning Tour (8:00 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/06 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Awesome experience!
Reviewed by: Wendy
We went on the sunset cruise and had a great experience. The crew/guides were knowledgeable, fun and helpful. When we got in the water, they knew where to take us for the best viewing.
The Manta Ray's were so cool to see. This should be on your must do activity list. I would recommend it over a regular day time snorkel trip. However, next time I would do the later night time trip. The Manta Rays seem to be more active the later it gets.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/01 |
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Great time
Reviewed by: Amalia
My family had a great outing to the manta rays. The crew made us feel safe and made sure we had a great time. My 12 and 8 year old loved the experience as well. Would definitely recommend this crew.
Mahalo for the shout out to your crew and the 5 star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing night. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again next time!
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| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/30 |
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Amazing experience
Reviewed by: Alex U.
If you are ever on Big Island and looking for unforgettable experience, you have to snorkel with manta rays. They are massive, but completely harmless, and will swim up to and under you. Just have your camera ready and enjoy the show. Dolphin Discoveries took care of all the details and made everyone feel comfortable in the water. I will definitely consider them for other tours!
Mahalo Alex for your awesome review! We are so happy that you had a great time out on our manta ray snorkel! We do hope that we can see you again soon!
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| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/28 |
Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters
Amazing experience
Reviewed by: Daniel
Awesome crew, it's actually an advantage to go on a smaller boat with fewer people, highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/27 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
What a great experience!!!
Reviewed by: Brian My
Our crew was awesome and made the experience just totally rad.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/27 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Manta dive
Reviewed by: Dude
Was lots of fun! Saw manta rays and enjoyed the sunset!
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/25 |
Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters
Awesome!
Reviewed by: Haven
I would totally do this again! Such beautiful creatures!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Great tour!
Reviewed by: jrd
We booked this sort of last minute and were so pleased with the tour! The crew was great and had some very funny and entertaining jokes/stories. The manta rays were indescribable and it was such a unique experience. One major thing to note - we went in the middle of June and it was still very cold in the water, wetsuits are a must in my opinion!
Aloha, Thank you for joining our Manta Ray snorkeling tour! We are grad that you had a great time with Mantas. Yes, since Manta Ray tour stars after Sunset, we highly recommend to wear wet suits during snorkeling. Thank you for your advice!
A Hui Hou.
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Incredible
Reviewed by: Mel
Never done anything like this. Is like a must do in Kona.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/20 |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Awesome experience and wonderful guides
Reviewed by: Heidi
A must do when visiting Hawaii! Good for all ages?
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/22 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Memories for lifetime
Reviewed by: Phani V
We traveled with our 7 and 10 year old boys. The 7 year old snorkeled for the first time that morning and didn't really like it. The staff on this tour were very friendly and knowledgeable. They helped us get the way suits and pick snorkeling gear. By the end of the day, our kids were raving about the trip and wanted to go back and spend more time. Keep in mind, this adventure happens after sundown! You don't actually snorkel freely in the dark. You are holding on to a floating structure alongside other passengers while the crew circle around checking on everyone and helping them float. Watching the manta rays was very very cool... More cool than my words can describe. The waters were choppier than I thought they would be.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/22 |
Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour
Snorkeling of my dreams
Reviewed by: Erika
Awesome and respectful Hawaiian crew members did chants, offerings and storytelling as we entered and left the bay. The sail was wonderful, and the crew was super helpful, watching my young son who decided last minute not to go into the water, so I had a chance to enjoy the activity.
Mahalo for the wonderful review! We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us again on your next visit!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/11 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Awesome company and great experience!
Reviewed by: Quinn
Very pleased with our mantra dive experience. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and took charge to make sure everyone had the best experience possible. At one point a few children refused to stop kicking their legs in the water after being asked numerous times to keep still (or else they scare the plankton away and therefore mantas don’t come), after the children repeatedly showed they could not follow directions they were asked to leave the water, as to ensure a good experience for the other people on the excursion. Very much appreciated that. Also great snacks, and fun music!
Seemed to be a very special experience and we were surprised it is marketed as family friendly. In our opinion, only well-behaved kids over ~9 should come on this... otherwise there runs a risk of ruining it for everyone, or even hurting the mantas.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/21 |
Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters
Safe and reasonable
Reviewed by: Devin
The crew met us on time and were reasonably friendly, the boat looked well kept, and the wetsuits were clean. Everything felt safe and there were free sodas and snacks on the way back to the harbor. It's about 30 minutes from the harbor to the site where the mantas feed, and we got there pretty early so the crew was able to secure a good anchor spot amongst the dozens of other boats. Once it was dark enough we jumped in the water and held on to the raft attached to the boat. A light was shone and a few mantas swam up to feed on plankton near the light. We felt lucky to have them come to our boat because I'm sure with so many boats, other tourists may have struck out. After 30 minutes the captain told us we were leaving which was disappointing because we were still enjoying the show, and our boat was the first to leave. It felt like the crew was tired from a long day and wanted to get home, so our tour was shortened for their convenience. Overall I'm glad we did it but it could have been better.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/28 |
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
The manta ray snorkel was AWESOME!
Reviewed by: Jaxsmom
The guys at Dolphin Discoveries made it so much fun. Simply float and enjoy the mantas swimming super close to you. This should be on everyone's bucket list.
Mahalo nui for the 5 star recommendation! We are stoked to hear that you had a great time with our crew and the mantas ;) We do hope that we can see you again next time!
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| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/16 |
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Aloha
Thank you for your beautiful photos.
Yeah, Mantas are amazing!
Please come again.
Mahalo!