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Sunset Catamaran Cruise and Manta Ray Snorkeling: Kona Coast's Majestic Sea Life Experience
4.9
670 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Experience the beauty of the Kona coast on a sunset catamaran cruise, followed by an unforgettable snorkeling adventure with majestic manta rays. Snorkel equipment, drinks, and snacks provided.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ehukai Street - Join us as we sail the Kona coast and watch a legendary Kona sunset at sea before arriving at our snorkel destination. Once we reach manta ray village, join our guides in the water to snorkel with the majestic manta rays at night. Afterwards, enjoy the lights of Kona town as we make our way back to the Kona pier.
We also offer one of the best manta guarantees in the industry! If you book with us and do not see a manta ray, we will rebook you for free on another night (subject to availability and applies only to guests that are snorkeling)!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and spirits are available for purchase on boat)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Towels (guest should bring their own towels)
Additional Information
Experience our most sought-after excursion! Witness a captivating Kona sunset aboard our spacious 50’ catamaran as we navigate the Kona waters, followed by an unrivaled adventure – venturing beneath the waves to snorkel with the grand manta rays! On arrival, gain a comprehensive understanding of one of the most intriguing marine species. Accompany your professional and accredited guides underwater as you engage with the magnificent hahalua (manta rays). We provide snorkeling equipment, instructions, wetsuits, and swim noodles free of charge. Complimentary water, juice, soft drinks, hot chocolate, and cookies are also included. Guests have the option to purchase beer, wine, and mixed drinks from our fully stocked bar.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Any tour participants that are getting in the water MUST KNOW HOW TO SWIM without the assistance of a flotation device
- Children under the age of 5 are not allowed in the water and MUST be accompanied by an adult on the vessel at all times
- Guests are asked to check-in at our KONASTYLE retail outlet 45 MINUTES PRIOR to your scheduled departure time. We are located in the Kona Square Shopping Complex. Our address is 75 5669 Alii Drive, #1107, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- We offer discounted self parking at the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Hotel. Parking charge is $13 for up to 5.5 hours. Please remember to bring your parking ticket with you at check-in.
- PLEASE NOTE that trip start times VARY throughout the year to accommodate for the time changes of the setting sun.
- Not recommended for travelers that are not strong swimmers. If guest is not a competent swimmer (as determined by the Captain and/or crew), they will be directed to immediately return to the vessel. In such instances the guest will NOT be refunded
- Not recommended for travelers that are prone to seasickness / motion sickness
- Not recommended for travelers with a body mass index (BMI) higher than 36. We reserve the right to deny water entry to any individual with a BMI above 36.
- Not recommended for travelers with a history of panic attacks
Location
75-5669 Ali‘i Dr
Ali‘i Drive
Guests are asked to check-in at our KONASTYLE retail outlet 45 MINUTES PRIOR to your scheduled departure time. We are located in the Kona Square Shopping Complex. Our address is 75-5669 Alii Drive, #1107, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(670 Ratings)
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Warrend628
Jun 8, 2024
Mantra Swim. - The Kona Style crew were awesome.
The swim with the Mantra's is a must experience
The crew looked after everyone and were very informative about the Mantra's.
Highly recommend booking with this company.
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Karinse5806yr
Jun 5, 2024
Kona Style - Amazing! - Wow, amazing event. Don't miss this, or Kona Style, when visiting the Big Island. Snorkeling with manta rays is unlike anything else I've experienced and the Kona Style crew was fantastic!
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L6223pytinaw
Jun 5, 2024
10/10 Recommend! - Absolutely first class! From start to finish the Captain and crew were professional and accommodating. Super clean boat with safety protocols that put everyone right at ease. Loved the music, the drinks, and most of all the manta-rays! We saw them the minute we got in and they performed over and over the entire time putting on quite the unforgettable experience! Best part of our trip! 10/10 recommend!
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Curious34621291634
Jun 5, 2024
Awesome trip- Mantas we’re Amazing! - This was an awesome trip! Capt. Tanner and his crew (Nick, Micah, Brit, and other team members) were friendly and very helpful. The mantas were plentiful and really displayed there amazing ballet in the water as they scooped up plankton. I would highly recommend going with Kona Style which leaves from Kailua Bay, so you get a nice sunset cruise in addition to the manta ray observation. Free parking at the public parking lot just a few minutes walk from their office where we checked in prior to walking to the pier. The free soda, water, and tropical juices were a nice touch in addition to having a cash bar on the catamaran. Hot tea and cocoa were nice to have after snorkel swim since the breeze was a little chilly on the return trip. The water was a little choppy out on the ocean, but it didn’t dampen our fun and the excitement of seeing so many beautiful and graceful mantas- a must do in my book!
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Zoewx8170wy
Jun 5, 2024
10/10 would recommend! - Highly recommend this business for the mantaray dive! Great customer service. Quality safety briefing. Crew & captain Tanner very informative about mantaray facts. The best part was of course having the manta brush my stomach. Mahalo KonaStyle!
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Margaret_c
Jun 4, 2024
Must do experience - Great location as it leaves in the heart of Kailua Kona. Friendly helpful crew. Beautiful sunset. So many Manta Rays, an experience I will never forget.
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Jessica_b
Jun 3, 2024
Amazing experience - I don’t usually write reviews, and we literally just did this last night, but it was an amazing experience! Really professional crew and a great boat. We saw 3 or 4 different manta rays, and the guys in the water knew their names and were so knowledgeable. Hot chocolate on the way back was nice - make sure to bring a sweater for the ride back. Would book with them again in a heartbeat!
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Pamelabg4020rm
Jun 1, 2024
WOW! A must do with Kona Style! - WOW! WOW! WOW! This was our best experience on the island. Operators were organized, efficient and knowledgeable. The boat was really great. They had a stairway (not ladder) that dropped from the boat so you simply walked down the stairs into the ocean. We saw easily 10 Mantas and several schools of fish that skimmed by us.
We didn’t know what to expect but this operation and experience was at 10!
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Vlkesq
May 30, 2024
Manta rays hear your heartbeat - This was amazing and a don’t miss experience. The staff were very professional and experienced. The manta rays were out in full force the night we went. There were about 20 swimming right underneath us. We had plenty of time to enjoy the thrill! Snacks and drinks were provided. Don’t forget a towel and warm jacket for ride back to shore.
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Jennyjovi
May 30, 2024
A rare and Exciting experience. Snorkelling at night in the ocean with manta rays. - I was very scared to do night snorkelling. But I’m so glad I did it. It was amazing. The boat is lovely the crew friendly and professional. The manta rays out of this world. So exciting to be so close to them. They are gigantic. And swirl through the water. Coming very close to you and even bumping you. A once in a lifetime opportunity.
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