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DISCOVER HOW WE’VE BEEN SAILING THE KONA COAST SINCE 1985

October 2, 2026

The World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay is one of the best snorkeling sites on Hawaii’s Big Island….

September 26, 2026

Most Kona tour listings look similar until you are standing on the pier. By then the choice is made. Five…

Guests putting on their snorkel gear and entering the blue waters of the Kona Coast

September 24, 2026

Both tours sail from Keauhou Bay to the World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay. Both include all snorkel…

Hoku-Nui-in-Kealakekua-Bay

September 21, 2026

Check in at the end of the finger pier. Not at a building, not at a shop, not at a…

September 19, 2026

Sea Paradise Hawaii runs two manta ray departures every evening, and the question that comes up most at the pier…

Manta ray tour Kona at sunset with manta visible — full group on float at dusk at Manta Ray Village, best manta tour Kona, seaparadise.com/1st-manta-ray-snorkel-tour/

September 18, 2026

You float face down at the surface, holding a lit flotation device, in open ocean, after dark. Manta rays with…

Staff member greeting guest aboard the Hoku Nui

September 17, 2026

  There is no road to it. That is the first thing to understand about the snorkel area at the…

Hoku-Nui-in-Kealakekua-Bay

September 16, 2026

When you choose an ocean adventure on Hawaii’s Big Island, where you go matters—but how you get there can completely…

Guests putting on their snorkel gear and entering the blue waters of the Kona Coast

September 5, 2026

Imagine entering warm Pacific water and looking down through exceptional visibility to coral gardens filled with tropical fish. Above the…

Staff member greeting guest aboard the Hoku Nui

September 4, 2026

Before a Sea Paradise guest sees the brilliant reef at Kealakekua Bay or watches manta rays glide beneath the ocean…

September 3, 2026

Some of the world’s most remarkable attractions were carefully planned. Manta Village wasn’t. Located just offshore from Keauhou Bay on…

September 2, 2026

As daylight fades over the Kona Coast, one of Hawaii Island’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences is just beginning. Beneath the…

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.