Kailua-Kona: Tours & Activities at a glance
- Our pick: Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkeling: Kailua-Kona, US$ 85 per person (2h 30m, 4.89★ · 890).
- Shortest: Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona: Small Groups, Canoe Ride, US$ 127 per person (1h, 4.83★ · 702).
- Private option: Kailua-Kona Private Fishing Charter: 8-Hour Deep Sea, US$ 1,295 per group (8h, 5.00★ · only 8 reviews).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 85–US$ 148 (median US$ 109). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 6 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Kailua-Kona: Tours & Activities
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
8 options
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkeling: Kailua-Kona Night snorkel with manta rays off Big Island's Kailua-Kona coast. Includes gear, wetsuit, guide, refreshments & round-trip transport. 2-3 hours. Every day · 18:00 and 20:30 · Up to age 75 ★ 4.89 (890 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona: Small Groups, Canoe Ride Snorkel with manta rays at night in Kailua-Kona on a Hawaiian double-hulled canoe with groups of 12 or fewer. Every day · 18:00 and 19:15 · From age 5 ★ 4.83 (702 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 127 per person
Kailua-Kona Snorkeling: Sea Kayak & Spinner Dolphins Paddle and snorkel off Kailua-Kona with a professional guide to spot Hawaiian spinner dolphins and see over 50 fish species at coral reefs. Every day · 07:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.85 (408 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Sunset Manta Ray Snorkel in Kailua-Kona: Small Groups Under 10 Snorkel with manta rays at sunset in Kailua-Kona with a guide and small group capped at 10 swimmers: gear, wetsuits and hot drinks included, no hidden fees. Every day · 17:15 and 19:45 · From age 5 ★ 4.96 (276 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 per person
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel & Kailua-Kona Lights Night snorkel with giant manta rays off Kailua-Kona, Big Island. Floating raft, underwater lights, hot cocoa included. Small groups, hotel pickup available. Every day · 17:30 and 20:00 · All ages ★ 4.81 (487 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Dolphin and Whale Watch in Kona: Kailua-Kona coastal cruise Dolphin and whale watching cruise on Kona's coast with naturalist guide narrating wildlife, sea caves and volcanic cliffs from a rigid hull boat: 2.5 hours, ages 5 and up. Every day · 08:00 and 10:45 · From age 5 ★ 4.64 (80 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Snorkeling in Kailua-Kona: 41ft Super-Raft, two sites Snorkel two Kona Coast reefs from a 41ft Super-Raft with cushioned seating, shade and onboard bathroom. Light breakfast and picnic lunch included. Every day except Wednesday and Saturday · 08:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.95 (85 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 148 per person
Kailua-Kona Private Fishing Charter: 8-Hour Deep Sea Spend 8 hours fishing the deep blue waters off Kailua-Kona on a private charter where you set the trolling lines and hold the tackle yourself. Every day · 06:00 ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,295 per group
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkeling: Kailua-KonaOur pick | US$ 85 per person | 2h 30m | 4.89★ · 890 | Every day · 18:00 and 20:30 | English |
| Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona: Small Groups, Canoe RideShortestGroup of up to 12 | US$ 127 per person | 1h | 4.83★ · 702 | Every day · 18:00 and 19:15 | English |
| Kailua-Kona Private Fishing Charter: 8-Hour Deep SeaPrivate optionPrivate | US$ 1,295 per group up to 5 people · ≈ US$ 259 per person if 5 go | 8h | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 06:00 | English |
| Kailua-Kona Snorkeling: Sea Kayak & Spinner DolphinsGroup of up to 10 | US$ 99 per person | 4h | 4.85★ · 408 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Sunset Manta Ray Snorkel in Kailua-Kona: Small Groups Under 10Group of up to 10 | US$ 109 per person | 2h–3h | 4.96★ · 276 | Every day · 17:15 and 19:45 | English |
| Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel & Kailua-Kona Lights | US$ 125 per person | 2h | 4.81★ · 487 | Every day · 17:30 and 20:00 | English |
| Dolphin and Whale Watch in Kona: Kailua-Kona coastal cruise | US$ 99 per person | 2h 30m | 4.64★ · 80 | Every day · 08:00 and 10:45 | English |
| Snorkeling in Kailua-Kona: 41ft Super-Raft, two sites | US$ 148 per person | 4h | 4.95★ · 85 | Every day except Wednesday and Saturday · 08:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Kailua-Kona Private Fishing Charter: 8-Hour Deep Sea (US$ 1,295 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona: Small Groups, Canoe Ride (US$ 127 per person) · Kailua-Kona Snorkeling: Sea Kayak & Spinner Dolphins (US$ 99 per person) · Sunset Manta Ray Snorkel in Kailua-Kona: Small Groups Under 10 (US$ 109 per person)
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