Pat F.
7/18/2025
Truly awesome experience. I hadn't realized the manta ray would come so close--within inches--of my face and arms, and that it would be so peaceful and beautiful. Rory, our captain, and Laura, our...
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74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy Ste 1
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Ocean Encounters of Kona, located in Kailua Kona, HI, offers unforgettable marine wildlife encounters, including snorkeling with majestic manta rays, whale watching, and dolphin encounters from the boat. With a commitment to conservation and a skilled crew, participants can experience the beauty of Hawaii's ocean while gaining valuable knowledge about its marine creatures.
Guests can enjoy a variety of tours aboard a spacious, stable 46-foot vessel equipped for comfort and safety, with amenities including shaded areas and restroom facilities. Ocean Encounters prides itself on guaranteed sightings, ensuring that if participants do not see any manta rays or dolphins, they can return for free on another excursion during their stay.
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Brooke C.
10/10/2024
Wow our night was amazing We did the moonlight manta tour. We originally planned a manta tour with another company but they didn't have enough guests to take the boat out. They actually booked...
Cynthia Z.
1/14/2025
I had a really great experience with these guys today on 1/13/2025 for the night manta snorkel at 5pm. Booking was a breeze, the nice lady on the phone answered all of my questions and matched the...
Shannon S.
7/11/2024
We booked the Manta Night Snorkel and were assigned to OE2 - the crew was super friendly and VERY patient. The majority of our boat was seasick by the time we got to the rays. Once we got to the...
Jonathan C.
3/9/2022
We decided to join Ocean Encounters for a Whale Watching excursion after seeing the solid reviews and they had a Groupon available ($117 for 2 adults, regular price is $97/pp). We joined the 1pm...
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