Hawaii Oceanic
Activities (4)
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Manta Magic: Explore Manta Village from Keauhou Harbor
Manta Magic is a nighttime snorkeling trip departing from Keauhou Harbor on the Big Island. The boat heads out to Manta Village, a site in Keauhou Bay where manta rays gather after dark to feed on plankton drawn to illuminated boards. Once at the site, a swim guide briefs the group, and guests enter the water and hold onto light boards at the surface. Manta rays swoop and glide beneath as they feed. After time in the water, the boat returns to harbor. On the return, there is a chance to see the Milky Way and the night sky overhead. The operator is Green Listed by the Manta Ray Advocates of Hawaii and provides a wetsuit top and nonalcoholic beverages. Guests should bring a towel and a warm layer for after the swim. Swimmers must be comfortable in the ocean without a flotation device, and the tour is not suitable for pregnant guests or those with neck, back, or other injuries. A GoPro rental is available for an additional fee.
Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel
This snorkel cruise departs from Keauhou Small Boat Harbor on the Big Island and heads south along the Kona coastline toward Kealakekua Bay, a protected marine sanctuary that is also the site of the Captain Cook monument. During the coastal transit, the crew provides commentary on Hawaiian heritage sites visible along the shore and watches for marine life, including spinner dolphins and humpback whales. Snorkel gear is provided, and snacks and beverages are served on board. Guests should wear a swimsuit, bring a towel, and use reef-safe sunscreen. The tour is not suitable for pregnant women or anyone with neck, back, or other injuries. A GoPro camera rental is available as an add-on, and the memory card is yours to keep. Plan to arrive at the harbor a bit early to check in before departure.
Humpback Whale Watching
Humpback Whale Watching with Hawaii Oceanic takes place on the water off the Kona Coast, departing from the boat ramp at Keauhou Small Boat Harbor on the Big Island. The tour runs during whale season, which spans from mid-December through mid-May, when humpback whales come to Hawaiian waters to calve and mate. The boat cruises in search of humpbacks, which the listing notes surface to breathe at regular intervals. Calves surface more frequently than adults, making the season a good time to observe mother-and-calf pairs. Small groups go out on each trip, giving passengers room to move around the boat comfortably. Snacks, beverages, and complimentary photos are included. The tour operates on a seasonal schedule, so checking availability before planning a trip is worthwhile.
Dolphin Dreaming
Dolphin Dreaming departs from Keauhou Harbor and heads out along the Kona coastline by boat. While the vessel is underway, the captain searches for dolphins near shore, and the crew delivers an educational briefing on local sea life. Dolphins in this area tend to gather in small family groups, resting and socializing in shallow, protected bays along the coast. The tour also includes snorkeling at one or more reef sites, where guests can swim among coral, schools of fish, manta rays, Hawaiian spinner dolphins, spotted dolphins, and other sea life. Snorkel gear, snacks, and beverages are provided. Both beginner and experienced snorkelers are welcome. Guests should apply reef-safe sunscreen before arriving and bring a towel, hat, and sunglasses. Check-in takes place at Keauhou Harbor, so plan to arrive a bit before the scheduled departure time. The tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate, so that is worth keeping in mind when planning.
About
Hawaii Oceanic runs a small collection of ocean tours out of Keauhou Harbor on the Big Island's Kona coast, covering dolphin watching, snorkeling, manta ray encounters, and seasonal humpback whale watching.
The dolphin trip cruises out from the harbor while the captain searches for dolphins near shore, often finding them in small family groups called pods. A crew briefing covers local sea life, and snorkel gear, snacks, and beverages are included. A separate tour heads to Kealakekua Bay, a protected marine sanctuary at the site of the Captain Cook monument, for a snorkel cruise in those waters.
After dark, the Manta Magic trip departs Keauhou Harbor for Manta Village, where illuminated boards attract plankton and manta rays gather to feed. A swim guide leads guests who float at the surface and watch the rays swoop and feed below.
Hawaii Oceanic is based in Kailua-Kona, Big Island. Big Island Activities lists 4 activities from Hawaii Oceanic.
Categories: Snorkeling, Boat Tours & Cruises and Dolphin Tours.
Listings: Manta Magic: Explore Manta Village from Keauhou Harbor; Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel; Dolphin Dreaming; Humpback Whale Watching.
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