17 Best Things to Do in Kona (Beaches, Coffee, & More!)

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Next is Hawaii on 17 best things to do in Kona.  One of the best things to do is to join us on our snorkel or mantaray tours for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. There is something so special about Kailua-Kona. This is a guide to things to do in Kona and the nearby area. Are you planning your […]

ABOUT HAWAIIAN SEA TURTLES

From Love Big Island’s blog on green sea turtles.  Our snorkel tours are the most fun and informative on the Big Island. THE HAWAIIAN GREEN SEA TURTLE Honu, proudly declared as the “Hawaiian green sea turtle,” can be seen swimming in the shallow waters, resting upon a sandy beach, or nibbling on algae in shallow […]

Snorkeling Flashlights: Inspiration, Tips and Gear (Beginners Guide)

Adminin Gear & Tips for Snorkel Planet on using flashlights for snorkeling.  Our snorkel tours have the equipment you need to enjoy the experience.  Just bring your bathing suit and a towel. Let me just start by saying this: You probably don’t need a flashlight for snorkeling. I mean, most people prefer to observe fish and […]

10 BEST THINGS TO DO ON THE BIG ISLAND:

Wanderlust Style on the ten best things to do on the Big Island.  Number one on the list is a night manta ray swim.  Our manta ray tours enable you to safely see the beautiful and majestic manta rays up close.  It’s an experience of a lifetime! 1. NIGHT SWIM WITH MANTA RAYS Swimming with the […]

Hawaiian Monk Seal

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NOAA Fisheries  on the rare Hawaiian Monk Seal.  Our manta ray tours are the best way to experience viewing the beautiful marine life off the coast of Kona. About the Species The Hawaiian monk seal is one of the most endangered seal species in the world. The population overall had been declining for six decades […]

HAWAII MARINE LIFE

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Hawaii Snorkeling Guide on marine life which is indigenous to Hawaii.  Let our informed crew guide you on the most fun  snorkel tour experience on the west side of the Big Island. Over 25% of Hawaii’s Marine Life is found no where else in the world.  The Hawaiian islands have the highest endemism of any […]

Humuhumunukunukuapua`a

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State Symbols Usa the state fish of Hawaii – the humuhumunukunukuapua’a.  If you see one when you’re on one of  our snorkel tours stay a little distance away as they get annoyed if you get in their grill. Official State Fish of Hawaii The Humuhumunukunukuapua`a (Rhinecanthus rectangulus) was designated the official state fish of Hawaii […]

Marine Life in Hawaii

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Miki Lau for Great Life Hawaii on marine life in Hawaii.  Our snorkel tours get you up close and personal to the underwater creatures off the coast of the Big Island. Hawaii is home to an abundance of marine life. The Hawaiian Islands welcome the largest seasonal population of North Pacific Humpback Whales in the […]

11 Incredible Spring Break Destinations For 2022

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The Lonely Planet on 11 best destinations for Spring Break 2022. Hawaii is first on the list.  Best experience is a snorkel or manta ray tour with us for a memorable, safe and really fun time!   Finally, spring has arrived in much of the Northern Hemisphere. And after months of gray days and long nights, […]

The Mystery Of The Melanistic Manta Rays

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JoAnna Klein for the New York Times on why some manta rays have black splotches on their skin.  Join us on our manta ray tours for an amazing experience you’ll never forget! Scientists are trying to work out why some manta rays have black blotches on their skin, which is uncommon in the oceans. Spanning […]

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.