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• The water was chilly and...

  YuChing T,,Feb 13, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The water was chilly and the boat ride was a little bumpy, but it was absolutely worth it. The experience was truly one of a kind, and the staff were attentive and laid-back while still making us feel completely safe. It was an incredible experience, I’d highly recommend it to anyone who’s up for a marvelous adventure.

• Great experience overall....

  Divya j,,Feb 12, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  Great experience overall. The staff was friendly and professional, and customer service over the phone was excellent. We got to see the manta rays (incredible!), and all the equipment was provided exactly as described. I felt safe and comfortable throughout the tour. A couple of things that could be improved: we ended up in a group with some drunk/rowdy guests, and while that’s not the staff’s fault, it did feel like something that could become a safety/liability issue for everyone on board. I also think the process and briefing could be clearer, especially for non-swimmers. I still felt safe, but a more detailed debrief and clearer expectations would’ve made it even better. Also worth noting: there’s about a 25-minute boat ride each way to the manta site. If you’re prone to motion/sea sickness, I highly recommend taking motion sickness medicine in advance. On the plus side, they do have a bathroom onboard, which is really appreciated, especially on a boat ride like this. Lastly, the snorkel gear is reused across tours (as expected), just something to be aware of. Overall, I’d recommend this tour—great manta viewing, solid service, and a safe, well-run operation.

• Best part of the big island!

  L5965YCjenniferh,,Feb 11, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was by far the funnest part of our vacation in Hawaii. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They had a lot of knowledge to share about the sea life. We saw a lot of manta rays and even a couple of dolphins. The boat ride was fun too.

• Very cool experience. The...

  Andrew G,,Feb 11, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Very cool experience. The rays are amazing. The boat ride was choppy but worth it. Highly recommend it.

• Go enjoy it. A very rare opportunity. Worth the time.

  Robert L,,Feb 8, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Really nice guys. Knowledgeable and shared it. Told us what to expect. Definitely worth doing it. Just do it.

• Special Experience

  Mark V,,Feb 8, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This excursion was excellent. The crew were professional and brought us out a bit further to get to an optimal spot. We saw so many rays (plus dolphins and fish) which passed within a foot of us. Only negative is the raft you hold on to got a bit crowded.

• Lindsey

  Lindsey W,,Feb 6, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  It was excellent, saw so many Manta Rays! Definitely worth going and seeing! Guides were excellent!!!

• Do it!

  Dawn B,,Feb 4, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This was an awesome experience made more fun with the crew! They were so interactive and helpful which made it even better. We were so lucky to see so many manta reys and the crew made it even better my making sure we hooked on with other groups around us, were t fighting for space or anything. Would recommend this 100 times over!

• This is the right one to book. Don’t hesitate.

  Chase B,,Jan 29, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Don’t hesitate to book this one. Not only is it a convenient location to downtown Kona but you get a bonus long sunset cruise and nice cruise longer than most tours. Plus they don’t rush you and really make it a fun experience to see one of the coolest things in the world. Just show up in a swim suit with a towel and they provide the rest to include snacks and drinks. You see a lot of other tours out at the site that are rushed and not as fun. This is the one.

• Very cool experience!!...

  Mari K,,Jan 29, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Very cool experience!! Staff took good care of us. Three people in our group could not swim but were still able to participate. The captain spotted whales on our way out and made it possible for us to see three consecutive whale breaches. Incredible! Most grateful!

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