Special instructions
- Where and When:
Summer (April - August):
Departs at 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Check in 30 minutes prior to departure.
Winter (September - March):
Departs at 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Check in 30 minutes prior to departure.
Tour duration is approximately 2.5 hours with 1 hour spent in the water.
Check in at the Honokohau Marina, 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 View Map
(For GPS users please note there is more than one Kealakehe!)
Directions for Honokohau Marina & Check-In:
Check in at the Bite Me Logo Store - The Marina is 5 miles south of Kona airport and 3 or 4 miles north of Kailua-Kona. At the traffic light intersection, take Kealakehe Parkway from the highway (Hwy 19) towards the ocean. You'll see the sailboat masts from the highway and there's a sign for Honokohau Marina. Take that road lined with coconut palms and go Right at your first opportunity. Immediately on your left is a blue building complex with its own parking lot; our office is right by the flagpole. - Restrictions:
There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
- Special Notes:
Suggested minimum age to get in the water is 5 years old. Depending on the swimming ability of a younger child some younger children have gotten in the water.
It is an extremely rare occurrence, but if we do not see ANY manta rays on our night manta snorkel or dolphins on our dolphin encounter, you are welcome to come back out with our again on the same excursion during the same vacation. This is based on availability and totally free of charge. We recommend you book early in your trip so if you need to take advantage of the Ocean Encounters guarantee you have more flexibility. - Operation Days:
Daily
- Duration:
2.5 hours
