Sea Paradise Hawaii Boat Tours

Big Island Guide Travel Guide

Sea Paradise Hawaii has operated manta ray and snorkel tours from Keauhou Bay on the Kona Coast since 1985. Owner Rich Kersten pioneered the large-vessel manta ray snorkel tour format. They offer five tours aboard the Hoku Nui, a 50-ft catamaran with a 49 guests max. Sea Paradise is Hawaii Ecotourism Association certified and a Pacific Research Foundation partner. Their Manta Ray snorkel tours have an 85–95% sighting rate, and if no Mantas are seen, you can return for another tour within seven days.

Sea Paradise Boat Tours

Morning Snorkel Tour

Tour departs at 8:30am and returns at 1pm

Sea Paradise 4.5-hour morning snorkel tour departing Keauhou Bay at 8:30 AM aboard the Hoku Nui — a 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran capped at 49 guests. Snorkel the World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District and Red Hill’s underwater lava arches. Continental breakfast and deli-style buffet lunch included.

Afternoon Snorkel Tour

Tour departs at 2pm and returns at 5pm

Sea Paradise’s 3-hour afternoon snorkel tour to the World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District, departing Keauhou Bay at 2:00 PM. See spinner dolphins, and reef fish in 60–80 foot visibility. Trade wind sailing conditions on the return. All gear included. Max 49 guests.

First Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour

Departure times vary by season

This tour is available in the early evening and lasts for about 2 hours. On this tour you will travel to the World-Famous Manta Ray Village off the Kona Coast aboard the Hoku Nui, a spacious 50-foot catamaran. Going on a manta ray night snorkel in Hawaii is an amazing and unforgettable experience and even more so when you experience it from a luxury catamaran. Owner Rich Kersten pioneered the large-vessel manta ray snorkel tour format. Refreshments (hot cocoa, chocolates, water, soft drinks, and local juices) are included.

*They average an 85–95% sighting rate year-round. Free return within 7 days if no mantas are seen.

Second Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour

Departure times vary by season

This tour is available in the evening, after dark and lasts for approximately 1.5 hours. On this tour you will travel to the World-Famous Manta Ray Village off the Kona Coast aboard the Hoku Nui, a spacious 50-foot catamaran. Going on a manta ray night snorkel in Hawaii is an amazing and unforgettable experience that you won’t want to miss. Owner Rich Kersten pioneered the large-vessel manta ray snorkel tour format. Refreshments (hot cocoa, chocolates, water, soft drinks, and local juices) are included.

*They average an 85–95% sighting rate year-round. Free return within 7 days if no mantas are seen.

Tour Meeting Location
Meet at the end of the pier at Keauhou Bay approximately 15 minutes before departure
Located at the end of Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Look for the Hoku Nui sailing catamaran

Contact
(808) 322-2500
Website

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