Is this the right tour for you?
Kona Snorkel Tours / Hawaii Island Ocean Tours is worth comparing when your priority is short crossing. The listed departure is Keauhou Bay, with an overall duration of 80 minutes. This is the length of the advertised excursion, not a promise of time in the water.
Confirm age, swim skills and current passenger cap. Read the selected ticket’s conditions before paying, particularly when booking for children or anyone unsure about entering open ocean at night. An included flotation device does not automatically remove a swimming prerequisite.
Compare the whole evening rather than choosing on a headline fare alone: getting to the meeting point, boarding, the water activity and your late return all shape the experience. If an option sells both snorkeling and observation, select the one that matches each member of your party.
The tour facts below come from the product listing checked on 26 October 2026. They describe the advertised booking, not a personal review or a guarantee of weather, wildlife or availability.
Included in the listed experience
- Snorkeling with manta rays
- The boat ride to and from the snorkel site
- Mask and snorkel
- Captain, lifeguard, and swim guide in water
Extras and exclusions
- Wetsuits (available for rent during check-in)
- Life jackets (available for rent during check-in)
Departure and eligibility
78-7128 Kaleiopapa St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA View details
Confirm age, swim skills and current passenger cap
- People over 80 years
- People over 280 lbs (127 kg)
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for the listed free-cancellation terms; check the selected option’s deadline. A no-sighting remedy is a separate policy.
Compare the manta tour options or read about ride-along tickets.