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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour Guaranteed or come again free

Why Choose Us for Your Manta Ray Night Snorkel? The strongest light power out of any operator…! Choose us if you want the most manta …More

4.8 (2,431)

Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour Guaranteed or come again free

Why Choose Us for Your Manta Ray Night Snorkel? The strongest light power out of any operator…! Choose us if you want the most manta...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (2,431)

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$25

A must do while in Hawaii! It's a lifetime opportunity to see up close manta rays feeding and interacting with other ocean creatures under the …More

4.9 (6,238)

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

A must do while in Hawaii! It's a lifetime opportunity to see up close manta rays feeding and interacting with other ocean creatures under the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (6,238)

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$94

Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

2 different snorkeling locations! Captain Cook Snorkel Tour to kealakekua bay. Fast, agile Zodiac navy boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to the bay …More

4.8 (1,580)

Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

2 different snorkeling locations! Captain Cook Snorkel Tour to kealakekua bay. Fast, agile Zodiac navy boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to the bay...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,580)

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$69

Our tours depart from the Kailua-Kona pier on the Big Island of Hawaii. Discover the beauty of Kona's underwater world aboard Marian, a 36-foot (10-meter), custom-designed glass-bottom boat. …More

4.7 (531)

Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour

Our tours depart from the Kailua-Kona pier on the Big Island of Hawaii. Discover the beauty of Kona's underwater world aboard Marian, a 36-foot (10-meter), custom-designed glass-bottom boat....

50 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (531)

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$72

Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

Cruise coastline, admire marine life, such as fish, dolphins, whales (seasonal), or other ocean creatures we might see on the tour. Explore sea caves and …More

4.9 (2,493)

Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

Cruise coastline, admire marine life, such as fish, dolphins, whales (seasonal), or other ocean creatures we might see on the tour. Explore sea caves and...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,493)

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$77

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona Big Island Manta Rays Guaranteed

Your location offers one of the world’s premier manta ray viewing experiences, just a five-minute boat ride from the snorkel site. Utilizing advanced viewing technology, …More

4.8 (1,972)

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona Big Island Manta Rays Guaranteed

Your location offers one of the world’s premier manta ray viewing experiences, just a five-minute boat ride from the snorkel site. Utilizing advanced viewing technology,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,972)

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$30

Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Fly Private with your friends or family. Enjoy the sites as your pilot shows you the wonders of the Kona Coast, with a push to …More

4.9 (154)

Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Fly Private with your friends or family. Enjoy the sites as your pilot shows you the wonders of the Kona Coast, with a push to...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (154)

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$241

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

This 12 hour nature tour offers an in-depth look at Hawaii’s youngest and largest island. Explore the diverse landscape and natural wonders, including a visit …More

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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

This 12 hour nature tour offers an in-depth look at Hawaii’s youngest and largest island. Explore the diverse landscape and natural wonders, including a visit...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (7,076)

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$276

Big Island: Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach

Discover our world beneath the waves with Atlantis Submarines Kona! Our battery-powered vessels are the world’s most technologically advanced passenger submarines. A special added bonus …More

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Big Island: Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach

Discover our world beneath the waves with Atlantis Submarines Kona! Our battery-powered vessels are the world’s most technologically advanced passenger submarines. A special added bonus...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.7 (759)

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$160

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

We will take you to the summit of Mauna Kea to see the sunset and we will do stargazing afterward (not at the summit). Our …More

4.9 (1,797)

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

We will take you to the summit of Mauna Kea to see the sunset and we will do stargazing afterward (not at the summit). Our...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,797)

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$290

KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings

Swimming with magical giants as they dance and float right in front of your eyes is a truly magical Kona experience! Our night manta ray …More

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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings

Swimming with magical giants as they dance and float right in front of your eyes is a truly magical Kona experience! Our night manta ray...

1 hour 20 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,634)

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$30

Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes …More

4.7 (416)

Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (416)

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$182

Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure

Join us aboard our luxurious 50’ catamaran “Kona Style”, as we sail the Kona coast. Scan the horizon for dolphins and whales (seasonal) from our …More

5.0 (713)

Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure

Join us aboard our luxurious 50’ catamaran “Kona Style”, as we sail the Kona coast. Scan the horizon for dolphins and whales (seasonal) from our...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (713)

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$189

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Your guide will share historic accounts of the …More

4.9 (1,827)

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Your guide will share historic accounts of the...

5 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,827)

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$260

Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

See rare black sand beaches, visit the famous Kona Coffee Farm and the magnificent Volcanoes National Park including Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, …More

4.9 (1,735)

Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

See rare black sand beaches, visit the famous Kona Coffee Farm and the magnificent Volcanoes National Park including Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road,...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,735)

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$309

"Kona Coffee Delight: A Journey through Hawaiian Coffee" Discover the allure of 100% Kona Coffee on your farm tour in Hawaii's Kona Coffee region. Learn …More

4.9 (144)

Kona Coffee Farm Tour

"Kona Coffee Delight: A Journey through Hawaiian Coffee" Discover the allure of 100% Kona Coffee on your farm tour in Hawaii's Kona Coffee region. Learn...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (144)

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$31

This two-and-a-half hour whale watch tour with a certified naturalist departs from the Kailua-Kona pier during whale season (December to April). Hear singing males on …More

4.5 (250)

Big Island: Whale Watch Excursion

This two-and-a-half hour whale watch tour with a certified naturalist departs from the Kailua-Kona pier during whale season (December to April). Hear singing males on...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (250)

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$151

Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden

Explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, swim at Kulanipia private waterfalls, visit majestic Waipio Valley Lookout, and hike to the stunning Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls …More

4.9 (528)

Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden

Explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, swim at Kulanipia private waterfalls, visit majestic Waipio Valley Lookout, and hike to the stunning Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (528)

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$278

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel — 85–95% Sighting Rate

• 85–95% manta ray sighting rate at Manta Village, Kona • Return free within 7 days if no mantas seen — space available • Owner …More

4.8 (744)

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel — 85–95% Sighting Rate

• 85–95% manta ray sighting rate at Manta Village, Kona • Return free within 7 days if no mantas seen — space available • Owner...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (744)

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$141

Kona’s Best Manta Ray Night Snorkel Small Group Experience

We carry a maximum of 12 passengers so we can offer a more intimate manta ray snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona. …More

4.9 (388)

Kona’s Best Manta Ray Night Snorkel Small Group Experience

We carry a maximum of 12 passengers so we can offer a more intimate manta ray snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (388)

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$125

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