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Kailua-Kona Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10

Very goodTop 23% in Big Island of Hawaii

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  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 2 hrs 15 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Sail the Kona coast at sunset, then snorkel with manta rays alongside professional guides on this 135-minute ocean adventure.

About this tour

As the sun sinks over the Kona coast, the ocean adventure is just beginning. This Kailua-Kona sunset and manta ray snorkel tour pairs a scenic catamaran sail with an encounter alongside graceful manta rays, known in Hawaiian as hahalua.

The 135-minute trip begins aboard a spacious 50-foot catamaran, where you can take in the changing colors of the coast. Before entering the water, professional guides introduce you to manta rays and provide snorkeling equipment and instruction. Then, join the guides in the water to watch these remarkable animals glide nearby. After snorkeling, enjoy complimentary soft drinks, juice, water, hot cocoa, or hot tea. Beer, wine, and cocktails are available to purchase on board.

This Kailua-Kona sunset and manta ray snorkel tour offers a memorable way to experience the coast and its marine life with guidance from a professional crew. Check in at the KONASTYLE office before departure, bring your own towel, and confirm your check-in time in advance. Book your place for an evening on the water beneath a Kona sunset.

Highlights

  • Watch the sun set over the Kona coast from a spacious 50-foot catamaran
  • Snorkel alongside majestic manta rays with professional guides
  • Hear an introduction to manta rays before entering the water
  • Warm up afterward with complimentary hot cocoa or tea

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Complimentary soft drinks, juices, and water
  • Post-snorkeling hot cocoa and hot tea

Not included

  • Alcoholic beverages, available for purchase on the boat
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Towels; bring your own

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Important information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children under 5 cannot enter the water and must remain accompanied by an adult on the vessel
  • At least 2 people are required per booking
  • Anyone entering the water must know how to swim without a flotation device
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  • Guests should be strong, competent swimmers; crew may require anyone deemed not competent to return to the vessel, without a refund
  • Guests weighing over 300 lb (136 kg) cannot enter the water
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, spinal injuries, a history of panic attacks, or motion sickness, or for pregnant travelers
  • A high level of physical fitness is required
  • Full-face snorkel masks are not allowed
  • Check in at the KONASTYLE office at 75-5660 Palani Road, Suite C8, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740; do not check in at the boat
  • Check-in time differs between listings: one says 30 minutes and another says 45 minutes before departure; confirm your required arrival time
  • Tour start times vary throughout the year to accommodate sunset
  • Discounted self-parking is available at the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Hotel for $13 for up to 5.5 hours; bring your parking ticket

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 135 minutes.

What is included?

Snorkeling equipment, a professional guide, soft drinks, juices, water, and post-snorkeling hot cocoa and hot tea are included.

Can children join the tour?

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 cannot enter the water and must remain with an adult on the vessel.

Do I need to know how to swim?

Yes. Anyone entering the water must swim without a flotation device and be considered a competent swimmer by the crew.

Where and when do I check in?

Check in at the KONASTYLE office at 75-5660 Palani Road, Suite C8, Kailua-Kona. Listings give different check-in times, 30 or 45 minutes before departure, so confirm your required arrival time.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.88 on Viator and 4.67 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.0. Top 23% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 23% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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