Manta Village Kona: What Happens After Sunset Beneath the Pacific?

As daylight fades over Kona, something extraordinary begins beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean. Underwater lights illuminate the darkness. Tiny plankton gather around the light. And then, sometimes seemingly out of nowhere, an enormous shadow appears. A manta ray. Then another. With wings stretching through the illuminated water, Kona’s reef manta rays glide, turn […]
Morning Snorkel Tour to Kealakekua Bay, Kona Hawaii: What to Expect

The Sea Paradise Morning Snorkel Tour departs Keauhou Bay in Kailua-Kona at 8:30 AM and returns by approximately 1:00 PM — about four and a half hours aboard the Hoku Nui, a 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran spaciously designed for 49 guests. The destination is the World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay, with Red […]
The ‘Honu’ – Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

Join our amazing crew on the Hoku Nui for a wonderful snorkel or manta ray experience in the beautiful clear-blue waters of the Kona Coast. You may be able to spot the Green Sea Turtle or Hawaiian ‘Honu’. Many who visit the island of Hawaii are curious about the Sea Turtle. Hawaii has more sea […]
Top 5 Beaches on Big Island

Hawaii on the 5 top beaches on the Big Island. Come snorkel with us in Kealakekua Bay – the best location on the west side of the Big Island! As an island chain, Hawaiʻi is home to hundreds of beaches, each possessing its own set of unique qualities. What makes one beach great for surfers […]
Kealakekua Bay

Here’s a good article by Big Island Guide on Kealakekua Bay which is a favorite snorkeling spot for Sea Paradise. One of the most famous snorkeling and kayaking areas in the world lies about 12 miles south of Kailua-Kona in Kealakekua Bay. Best known for its historical significance as the first European landing site in […]