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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise
Must do tour!
Reviewed by: Jim
I was a little nervous about snorkeling at night but I'm so glad I went. It's less of a snorkel and more of a snorkel float where you hold onto a floating mat with LED lights underneath. The mantas were swooping underneath us eating the plankton. It was so calm and magical. Highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/21 |
Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Beautiful Day
Reviewed by: Kara
Crystal clear waters, fun to go through sea caves, thrilling
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| Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/12 |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
A MUST DO!!!!
Reviewed by: Desiree
I booked the Manta Ray Night Snorkel Canoe for my 12 year daughter & I. This totally exceeded my expectations! I still cannot believe how many mantas we saw & how close they were. Our crew took great care of us & had a great sense of humor.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/17 |
Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
First timers!!!
Reviewed by: Anna
First timers snorkeling, we have so much fun and our guides very friendly and helpful
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| Packages: | 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/16 |
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Do it!! You won’t regret it
Reviewed by: Lindsay
Very friendly staff and fun facts about manta rays throughout the snorkel trip. We got to see 4 different mantas throughout our trip and they come up so close to you it’s amazing. 10/10 would recommend.
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| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/24 |
Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Life in the Ocean - Good Vibes Olly
Reviewed by: Alejandro Sanchez
This was an awesome first time experience for my wife and I. Brent and Jesse were great at having us engage with them in the activities and provided safety instructions to a tee that made it very clear and easy to understand and follow. Jesse provided us with some history along the way that made for fun facts. Brent did a great job at making me feel comfortable jumping off the cliff which was my very first time doing any type of cliff jumping and super glad I did! Snorkeling was super fun with clear and warm water. Would definitely do it again and highly recommend! Oh, and special shout out to the owner Mike for making the booking process swift and easy! Thank you guys!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/01 |
Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Brent & Jesse are great!
Reviewed by: Boy Scout Mom
I was nervous because I hadn't kayaked on the ocean before, but Brent & Jesse kept us safe while making the day SO MUCH FUN! Brent even took my son up a 32 foot cliff to jump off! The sea cave was cool, but the snorkeling was fantastic. So beautiful and fun!! Thanks guys for a great day!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/15 |
Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
Well worth it!
Reviewed by: Naamador
The Manta Ray Night Snorkel by Sea Quest is well worth the expense for the unique opportunity to get up close to the beautiful rays. There are a lot of different companies doing this type of tour. Sea Quest really has the entire process dialed in to make the most of the experience and to maximize your viewing time. Very professional and just downright nice. They truly care about delivering. Would highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Swim with Mantas |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/16 |
Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Patrick
- absolutely awesome guide
- outstanding landscape
- sea kayak / cliff jumping / snorkeling / picnic on the sea
- as soon as I go back, I will participate again
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/02 |
Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
Night Manta Ray Experience
Reviewed by: Peter Hauanio
We had an amazing experience, the mantas were huge and plentiful. Seeing the amount of plankton, no wonder the mantas stays in that area. The crew was awesome, the hot chocolate was great. Finding Sea quest was easy, and getting out to the swim site was quick. The only downfall was when water would get into the mask, and you go to readjust the mask, because there’s a lot of plankton around, could there be a possibility that you may have swallowed some as well, or may have gone up your nose. My friend had a serious sinus infection the day after our tour. She’s doing ok now. Otherwise, we had a blast and will cherish this moment forever. Thank you for the experience.
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| Packages: | Swim with Mantas |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/09 |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Such a cool experience!
Reviewed by: Stephanie
The canoe was a very cool option and keeps the number of people in the group low. The boat sailed a very short distance to the manta viewing area- great for me as I tend to get motion sick. The water was warmer than I thought- again great for me bc I think I’m allergic to cold water. I wore my own wetsuit but they provided everyone with a proper wetsuit top. I wore both and was fine. Our 12yo said he was cold but didn’t complain.
We were all provided snorkels and masks. We all got into the water and held onto a floating device equipped with an underwater light. There we’re several mantas in the area and a few of them swam within inches of us! One touched my arm with its belly. We were in the water about 30 minutes at best guess which was plenty of time in my opinion. I specifically booked a shorter tour for fear of getting sick or freezing but none occurred.
Overall it was a very cool experience and our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! Definitely recommend this adventure!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/05 |
Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
A day in paradise
Reviewed by: Heather
Jasmine was our guide. She’s so fun and kind and the boats were great. We had plenty of time to snorkel, the coast was lovely, and it was all we could have wanted. We skipped the Cliff diving because the surf was rough. But the sunshine and company, fish and laughter made it all worthwhile.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/05 |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Best excursion ever!
Reviewed by: Connie C
We had a great time. The Manta Rays gave us a great show! I was a little worried about getting in and out of the water but that was no problem with a little help from our guide. I highly recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/19 |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Great experience!!
Reviewed by: Nin
Amazing experience for the four of us (mum, dad & two teenage boys!). The crew has the right balance of humour, sensitivity & business like manner! The snorkelling experience was just phenomenal, one of the best experiences of our lives! Captured on go-pro, so a memory we can re-live time & time again!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/26 |
Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Something to scratch off your tourist list
Reviewed by: HawaiianEnvy
This was a nice event to scratch off a tourist’s list. Great performances tied to Hawaiian and Polynesian culture. Food was good. Had options for kiddos.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/18 |
Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Wonderful Kayak & Snorkeling
Reviewed by: Lily S
My husband and I enjoyed the whole activity! Our guides, Jasmine and Alex, are excellent! They took good care of everyone in the group! We highly recommend it!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/13 |
Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Wonderful Experience!
Reviewed by: Lily S
The Luau is great! Many food options and authentic Hawaiian food too!! The show was very informative and exciting to watch during the Luau. We enjoyed it very much!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/11 |
Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Good guide
Reviewed by: Koko
The guide for us was great!! I missed my sunglasses in the sea.he picked up it in deeply.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/16 |
Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Perfect ocean day!
Reviewed by: Jess
Our guides were wonderful! They were knowledgeable and very friendly which made our experience that much better. The snorkeling spots were on point, and they give clear and concise directions on how to proceed at each location. Our group was small and intimate which I found ideal.
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| Packages: | 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/17 |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Excellent
Reviewed by: EGrE
This is an intimate and friendly canoe trip. I enjoyed it with my three kids and the crew was helpful and patient with my littlest one who had never snorkeled. We got an incredible education about the Mantra Rays and saw them within inches of us. I can’t recommitting enough. I really liked having a smaller group and special type of boat.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/16 |
Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Amazing experience
Reviewed by: Laurie H
I went on the deluxe snorkeling trip with my husband and five of my young adult children. We all loved it! Captain Steve did a fantastic job showing us sea caves and other interesting sites. We ended up in the midst of a pod of dolphins and saw some pilot whales. For all of us it was our first time snorkeling and Captain Steve and his crew made our first experience incredible. They even helped my son who can’t swim get comfortable with snorkeling using a life vest and noodle so by the second snorkeling stop he was a pro. We saw so many fish, eels, and a few sea turtles. I truly can’t say enough good things about the crew and the whole experience. One of the best of my life! I will definitely return!
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| Packages: | 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/13 |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Manta Ray Trip
Reviewed by: Paul
Our canoe boat trip was great. We loved the smaller boat experience - only about 12 of us - vs. the big catamarans. The captain and crew of two were friendly and fun. In the water we saw lots of Manta Rays. Our young lady crew member filled us in on lots of info about manta rays while in the water. My son took lots of GoPro videos and images. One hour was just right, since the trip out to the viewing spot only took a few minutes.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/07 |
Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
Outstanding experience
Reviewed by: Natalie
A fantastic experience - would do it again in a heartbeat!
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| Packages: | Swim with Mantas |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/30 |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Manta ray with EkA Canoe
Reviewed by: Michael
Can’t recommend highly enough!! So much fun, the equipment, boat, and crew are great.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/03 |
Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
Fun Manta Ray Tour
Reviewed by: Yvonne
The guides and the captain were all very friendly, knowledgeable, approachable, and helpful, which made the tour extra enjoyable and fun! We saw schools of little fish and minnows right in front of our eyes (they also occasionally ran into our hands and faces) and definitely saw a couple huge manta rays! Overall a fun tour.
Quick tip: wearing the wetsuit helped a lot, as the water got really cold when it got dark, and longer you stay in the water, the colder it gets. Also, would not recommend going the day you get off the plane, as my boyfriend and I got extremely seasick towards the end of the manta ray viewing. However, our guides and the captain gave us many tips on how to feel better and fed us with snacks and drinks.
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| Packages: | Swim with Mantas |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/07 |
Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Great adventure
Reviewed by: Steve
The whole crew was outstanding. So helpful, knowledgeable, courteous, personable. We had a great time. Thanks so much to Seaquest!!! Highly recommend.
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| Packages: | 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/28 |
Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Excellent
Reviewed by: ninety seven
Jasmine, Brett, Alex and Micah did a fantastic job leading our group. We didn't see any dolphins, but we still had a great time. I highly recommend this. be prepared, because the web site is very misleading. Parking is very limited and you may have to walk a long distance after parking.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/26 |
Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Awesome time!
Reviewed by: Christine
My husband, kids (11 and 13) and I ended our time in Hawaii with the morning kayak/snorkel trip with Ocean Safari. It ended up being our favorite adventure of our time on the Big Island. The trip includes a kayaking on the ocean and in to caves (weather permitting), snorkeling and the option for cliff jumps if you're brave enough. No experience needed! The guides tell you all you need to know about kayaking. They supply the snorkeling equipment, life vest, water/snacks and share the tips you need to know (like your sunglasses do not float so leave your favorites behind). So bring yourself and slather on the sunscreen for a great time!
Shout out to Alex and Brent, our guides. They were fabulous!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/19 |
Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Beautiful Scenery
Reviewed by: Clint W
Water was calm so kayaking was relatively easy. Water was beautiful alongside the black lava rock cliffs. We saw a large sea cave and those who were brave enough were able to jump off the top of it into the water. I’m guessing it was a 40ft jump. We also had a smaller cliff to jump from I’m guessing about 25ft tall. The snorkeling was good too again in calm waters. Very enjoyable and would do again. Wear plenty of sunscreen.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/21 |
Big Island Manta Ray Snorkel Cruise from Keauhou Bay - Sunset & Night Tours
Great time!
Reviewed by: Reif family
The boat fit the 5 of us plus crew perfectly with space. Captain Bambi and Mason were knowledgeable and took us to see the parrots and goats while we were waiting for the sun to set and mantas to come out. Those lighted surfboard really attracted the mantas, and the pool noodles helped keep our feet up. FYI be prepared to do the Superman pose holding the surfboard. Get a good arm work out. We saw at least 5, one even touched my youngest, which scared her but no harm. I wish the surf boards would have a camera to record all the mantas but otherwise great trip!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/10 |
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Aloha Jim,
We appreciate your recommendation! It is more of a uniform snorkel and typically not to strenuous. We agree, they are truly magical! We hope to see you in the near future!