About Kona Mantas

Kona Mantas blends local knowledge with hands-on guiding to create purposeful ocean experiences for visitors and residents of Kailua-Kona. Our small-group approach emphasizes clear safety briefings, attentive guides, and accessible equipment so every guest can enjoy vibrant reef life at their own pace. Choose from day snorkeling tours that highlight coral gardens and reef fish, manta ray snorkeling sessions that showcase graceful nocturnal and daytime encounters. Families, photographers, and beginner snorkelers find our pace welcoming, while experienced swimmers appreciate routes that explore quieter drop-offs and communal cleaning stations.

For travelers seeking privacy or a fully tailored outing, private boat charters and private snorkeling tours deliver customizable itineraries, flexible timing, and a dedicated crew focused on your group’s interests. As a local tour operator, Kona Mantas crafts water activity tours that prioritize conservation-friendly practices and meaningful encounters. Ready to plan an unforgettable Kona day on the water? Secure your date online or request a custom quote and let us design the ocean adventure you want — dive into your next story with Kona Mantas today.

Mission Statement
At Kona Mantas, our mission is to connect guests with the awe-inspiring beauty of Kona’s manta rays through intimate, semi-private group ocean experiences. Guided by passionate local experts, we strive to create moments of wonder, education, and respect for the ocean that stay with our guests long after they leave the water - a once-in-a-lifetime experience.