Private Charters
No experience or snorkel gear is required… and we’ve got lunch, too!
Creating Your Own Custom and Private Kona Ocean Adventure. Perfect for Family reunions, spiritual journeys, honeymoons, dive club trips or special vacations. Book online and we will help you plan your perfect experience!

Watch Dolphins and Mantas in Kona
You won’t need experience or snorkel gear
Our Dolphin and Manta Ray adventures both come with guaranteed sightings. If you don’t see dolphins or mantas, we will be happy to book you for another excursion at no charge!
Manta Ray Snorkel
From $179 | Most Popular!
Up for an adventure!? Night-diving with Manta Rays in Kona is consistently ranked as a must-do. We’ll take you to a spot where the gentle giants gather in the evening to feed, and you can either snorkel with the Mantas or Scuba Dive. This is a very safe encounter.
Join us for a unique, once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Kona Ocean Adventures provides full-service boat tours, and we only take small groups, making your experience truly special. Our modern boats are clean and spacious with plenty of shade. Our guides and crew are master divers with years of experience in these waters. They’re also a big reason why Trip Advisor ranks KOA so highly. They love what they do!

An Adventure Suitable For All Ages
Here at Kona Ocean Adventures, we pride ourselves of excellence. Our captains are licensed and coast guard certified, and carry great knowledge of dolphin watching on the Kona coast. With over 30 years of combined experience, our snorkel guides, dive masters & instructors boast as some of the best in the industry. Our charters are permitted for access into the historic Kealakekua Bay where the Captain Cook Monument is located. On our 4-hour charters, enjoy fresh-cut local fruit, variety of Hawaiian chips, Captain Danny’s homemade salsa, a variety of sandwiches, seasonally-fresh guacamole, fresh organic veggies and hummus. Our boats have plenty of shade, bathroom facilities, and a hot handheld shower.