The Manago Hotel & Restaurant

Manago Hotel & Restaurant

Only In Your State on the oldest restaurant in Hawaii, which is in the Manago Hotel in Captain Cook. After your snorkel tour at the famous Kealakekua Bay, you may want to check out the oldest restaurant in Hawaii which opened in 1917. Overlooking Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, the Manago Hotel isn’t the oldest […]

Surfing – Hawaii’s Sport of Kings

Man surfing

Due to the beautiful blue waters, tropical climate, and Hawaiian culture, water activities are an important part of Hawaiian life.  Join the best crew on the Hoku Nui for a snorkel or manta ray tour you’ll long remember. According to Surfer Today, it’s difficult to trace the history of surfing as it is such an ancient […]

Ka’awaloa South Kona, Hawaii

Captain Cook Monument is famous and is located in Kealakekua Bay a famous snorkeling spot on the Big Island.

Ka’awaloa was once a thriving town on the north side of Kealakekua Bay. During the last part of the 18th century, Hawaiian Royalty resided there according to Kona Historical Society. The town is now famous for Captain Cook’s discovery of the island of Hawaii and his demise at this spot.  The Captain Cook Monument could […]

Famous Kealakekua Bay

People on the Hoku Nui sailing to snorkel spot

Hop on the Hoku Nui for a snorkel tour and feel the spirit of aloha with our amazing crew. As a visitor to the Island of Hawaii snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay is one of the best things to do in Kona. According to Love Big Island, Kealakekua Bay is one of the best snorkeling spots […]

What Are Some Differences Between The Manta Ray And The Sting Ray

Manta Ray filter feeder

There’s quite a bit of confusion between Manta Rays and Sting Rays.  American Oceans clarifies some of the differences between the two. First, both Manta Rays and Sting Rays are in the shark family, and they’re Rays.  They both have cartilage instead of bones and they give birth to live animals. Manta Rays are larger […]

Morning Snorkel Tour

Guests on the Hoku Nui

Join us on the luxurious Hoku Nui and sail down the beautiful Kona Coast to Kealakekua Bay to snorkel under the Captain Cook Monument.  The bay is famous for snorkeling and Sea Paradise is famous for snorkel and manta ray tours.  Since 1985, Sea Paradise has enabled all levels of snorkelers to easily have a […]

Beautiful Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Kailua Kona coastline

According to Britannica, the West Coast of Hawaii is called Kona with Kailua as it’s largest town.  Kailua-Kona also distinguishes itself from the town of Kailua on the island of Oahu. Kailua-Kona is at the foot of the Hualalai Volcano which last erupted in 1801 and was the site of early contacts between Hawaiians and Europeans […]

Edith Kanaka’ole Legacy Celebrated at UH Hilo

On this past Saturday,  May 6th, the University of Hawaii at Hilo celebrated Edith Kanaka’ole’s contributions to Hawaii and her being honored by the 2023 American Women Quarter’s Program by the U.S. Mint. According to Sarah Yamanaka for Spectrum Local News, Kanaka’ole was a teacher at the Hawaii Community College from 1971 to 1974 and […]

The Beauty of the Majestic Manta Ray

Mantas under raft

While on your Hawaiian vacation don’t miss the Sea Paradise Manta Ray Tour.  This is truly a special and unique experience especially since the West Coast of the Big Island is one of the best locations to see the gentle and majestic manta rays. The manta rays feed on the plankton under the lights of […]

The Hoku Nui

Join us on our beautiful 50 ft. catamaran, the Hoku Nui for a Hawaii adventure snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay or on a manta ray tour at Manta Village.  This beautiful boat is state-of-the-art and the sail out to your snorkel or manta ray experience will definitely add to your ocean fun. According to American Sailing sailing […]

MANTA GUARANTEE

Re-book for FREE if you do not see a Manta Ray on your tour. (Manta Rays are a wild marine animal. Sea Paradise does not guarantee the sighting of a Manta Ray.)

Our Manta guarantee: ” If a manta ray isn’t seen the night of your trip. Return free on any regularly scheduled Manta Ray experience during the next 7 days. Space available and advanced reservation required for return trip.

*This is NOT a money back guarantee.

Sea Paradise crew hoisting sail — professional team on snorkel tours Kona and manta ray tours, sailing Kona coast, seaparadise.com

MULTI-TRIP DISCOUNT

Discounted tour must be after full price tour. The discount applies to the second tour and based on available seating. To make a reservation call 808-322-2500. Not in combination with any other discount. Offer is non-transferable.