1. Kailua-Kona: Snorkel with Manta Rays
Join a boat tour from Kailua-Kona and swim with Manta Rays off the coast of Hawaii's Big Island. Choose the sunset boat tour or opt for a moonlight experience, watching the manta rays while you hold onto a floatation device. Board the zodiac vessel, Kibou, at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor and venture out to sea. Learn about Hawaii's marine life, and the ocean before getting the chance to interact with the wild manta rays. Once you arrive at your snorkeling destination, receive a safety briefing and get all the necessary gear. Then, cruise for 15-30 minutes before hopping into the ocean and snorkeling with manta rays. You'll spend around 30 minutes in the water swimming with these majestic creatures. After your swim, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa while you make your way back to the harbor, where your tour comes to an end.