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"I loved the intimate feel of our adventure. Only 3 of us on our boat plus the captain and the guide. The minute I was in the water, I saw a manta ray right next to me. Cassie shared so much info about the manta rays. She knows the name of all of them. We had 11 rays out there with us tonight. Breathtaking adventure!"
ShellBelle
(Times pending sunset hour)
5:30pm – 8:30pm
in water
/ per person
An intimate small group tour (6max) to snorkel with the Manta Rays in Kona. All snorkeling gear and wetsuits included!
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5:30pm – 8:30pm
in water
/ per max
An exclusive private tour to snorkel with the Manta Rays in Kona. All snorkeling gear and wetsuits included
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or join a small band of adventurers for an electrifying 1-hour snorkeling escapade in the supple blue waters of Hawaii. Set sail on a short journey towards what could easily become the most exhilarating experience of your lifetime!
the Outrigger Hotel began illuminating the ocean at Keauhou, drawing in guests with captivating displays. These lights also beckoned the Manta rays’ by drawing in their favorite food: microscopic plankton.
enticing the rays with our underwater lights that lure the same plankton as those original spotlights did.
within arm’s reach of these majestic Mantas as they elegantly glide through to feast, offering an unparalleled encounter with nature’s wonders!
Departure 7 am
An exclusive private boat morning snorkeling experience. Includes all snorkeling gear and wetsuits
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A small group morning snorkel experience. Individual booking accepted but minimum of 4 needed to sail. Includes all snorkeling gear and wetsuits
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in the beautiful waters of Kona, the best time to snorkel Kealakekua Bay is in the early morning. Fewer crowds and calmer waters!
when there is minimal boat traffic and few snorkelers in the water. Sometimes we are fortunate enough to be the only ones in the water!
will have you back on land before lunch so that you can enjoy a shore meal in the beautiful downtown Kona or anywhere on this special island. Feel free to ask us for recommendations!
Kealakekua Bay has some unique marine life that is found nowhere else in Hawaii. Snorkelers often spot tang, flame angelfish, butterflyfish, lizardfish, and many more. Keep your eyes out for the adorable Honu (turtles)!
"I loved the intimate feel of our adventure. Only 3 of us on our boat plus the captain and the guide. The minute I was in the water, I saw a manta ray right next to me. Cassie shared so much info about the manta rays. She knows the name of all of them. We had 11 rays out there with us tonight. Breathtaking adventure!"
ShellBelle
"Had an awesome night manta ray experience. Loved the small group (6)” people, the boat, the captain and our guide! Well run adventure and absolutely seeing the rays!!"
KimG
"It seems like everyone who comes to visit me on the Big Island wants to go swimming with the Manga Rays, so I have been on a few of the larger tour boats, but I must say that this was by far the best experience I've had. The smaller group and great guide are just something that the big boats can't do. I know that tonight was a extremely rare experience with so many rays Swimming with us. But it was an experience that I will never forget. My thanks to the entire crew for your excellent service. I will not use any other tour service in the Kona area."
Sara S
"Our experience was totally great! Got to see a lot of beautiful, magnificent, huge mantas tonight. The water is warm. The owners and the whole team are super awesome. They explained all the details about manta rays. They gave us a private tour just for our family. It was the highlight of our Big Island spring break trip and an experience of a lifetime! Thank you so much and will definitely be back again to this beautiful island! Mahalo, Niebres family"
Gaile N.
"The best in the business. It's the reason I go to the Big island from Kauai. They are friendly and you can rest assured you'll have an amazing experience."
Anastasia S.
"Great business. Fantastic experience. Joni & the crew were so helpful & accommodating."
Dm K.
Ninth Island Nation Adventures
Kona, Hawaii
74429 Kealakehe Pkwy,
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
The first question many ask is “why the name Ninth Island Nation.”
The Ninth Island is a colloquial name for Las Vegas, where one of our founders moved from (to Hawaii) in 2023. Las Vegas is called the Ninth Island because more Hawaiian Islanders live there than anywhere else in the world, aside from the eight inhabited islands of Hawaii.
The story behind the name has multiple facets and perspectives: The reality for Hawaiians is that housing affordability has reached levels that island incomes no longer support, thus many have been forced to move to the mainland to find affordable housing.
Conversely, many Hawaiians enjoy visiting Vegas for all the entertainment it offers and to visit their loved ones.
At Ninth Island Nation we have multiple missions; Manta Ray conservation and interactions are only the beginning. We move forward with the purpose of not only business but to do our best to create an understanding of the true story of Hawaii.
Mahalo Nui Loa
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