Kailua-Kona Snorkel & Manta Tours — Kealakekua, Sea Caves, Dolphins
Small-group Zodiac and power catamaran adventures from Kailua‑Kona — night manta snorkels with a Manta Guarantee and guided Kealakekua Bay snorkeling.
Featured Tours & Experiences
Explore Kealakekua Bay, glide through sea caves, watch wild dolphins, or snorkel at night with manta rays — public and private options available.
About Hawaii Island & Ocean Tours
Hawaii Island & Ocean Tours is a Kailua‑Kona based ocean adventure operator offering guided snorkel trips, manta ray night snorkels, dolphin and sea cave excursions, private charters, and equipment rentals.
The company runs small-group experiences along the Kona Coast, emphasizing marine encounters at Kealakekua Bay, the Captain Cook Monument, Keauhou Harbor, and nearby sea caves and lava tubes.
Trips use fast, stable vessels such as Zodiac RIB speed boats—built like Navy SEAL craft—and a speedy power catamaran for private charters. The daytime Captain Cook / Kealakekua Bay snorkel adventures include snorkel gear, fresh pineapple, and bottled water; wetsuits, lifejackets, and GoPros are available for rent at the BIO storefront during check‑in. Private charters add secluded beach swims, food and drinks, and a personalized itinerary.
Night manta snorkels in Keauhou offer intimate encounters under powerful custom light boards using over 150,000 lumens of blue dive light. Manta trips feature a Manta Guarantee policy: if a manta is not seen, guests may return for a free repeat trip based on availability. Tours advertise smaller group sizes—often limited to 17 or fewer or a maximum of 13 on select departures—and a shorter boat ride to the manta site (about three minutes), improving access and time on the water.
Safety is a priority: tours include a licensed captain, swim guide, and certified lifeguard. Hawaii Island & Ocean Tours focuses on authentic wildlife viewing, guided snorkeling, and locally informed experiences for visitors seeking active, marine-based adventures in Kona and memorable ocean excursions for every visitor.
Reserve a Kona Snorkel or Manta Trip Now
Book small-group Kealakekua Bay snorkels, dolphin and sea cave combos, late-night manta snorkels, or private charters from Kailua‑Kona — limited availability.