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NIGHTIME MANTA RAY SNORKEL

KONA'S ONLY PADDLE POWER, MOST INTIMATE, ECO-FRIENDLY MANTA EXPERIENCE

Drift beneath the stars as graceful mantas glide through the water under your canoe. View from your seat of the canoe, or in the water snorkeling. No motors. No crowds.

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Locally-Rooted. Ocean-Grown.

Anelakai Adventures is a locally-rooted, family-run company offering eco-friendly ocean tours on the Big Island. Our traditional Hawaiian double hull canoe tours launch from Keauhou Bay, sharing the stories, culture, and spirit of aloha that define Hawaiʻi.


Founded by lifelong waterman Iko and his wife Holly, inspired by their daughters Anelakai and Lilinoe, every paddle, every story, and every manta-filled night reflects our commitment to living pono. Caring for the land, the sea, and one another.

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Our Adventures

Authentic, small-group ocean experiences guided by aloha.

Manta Ray Night Tour

Manta Ray Night Tour

Drift under the stars as Kona's gentle manta rays glide through the glowing water. The Big Island's most peaceful, eco-friendly manta snorkel.

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Hawaiian Cultural Paddle

Hawaiian Cultural Paddle

Paddle a traditional Hawaiian double hull canoe through calm Keauhou Bay. Learn the stories and traditions that connect Hawaiʻi's people to the ocean.

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Kayak Tours

Kayak Tours

Explore the Kona Coast by kayak. Crystal clear water, marine life, and stunning coastline at your own pace, relaxed, personal, and full of aloha.

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Celebrated Worldwide

Recognized for authentic, eco-friendly ocean experiences on the Big Island.

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The Anelakai Experience

See what makes our paddle-powered Kona tours different.
Just you, the ocean, and the spirit of aloha.

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Guided with Aloha and Living Pono

Pono means doing what's right. For the ocean, the land, and the people who call Hawaiʻi home.


Every Anelakai tour is 100% paddle-powered. No motors, no crowds, no trace. Our small-group Kona ocean experiences honor the Hawaiian traditions of caring for the land, sea, and one another.

We're proud partners of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority's regenerative tourism program and the Pono Pledge.

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1,500+ Five-Star Experiences

Our guests call Anelakai "unforgettable," "magical," and "the highlight of our trip."

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Your Kona Adventure Starts at Keauhou Bay

Keauhou Bay is where it all comes together. Calm, protected waters. Manta rays that return night after night. A coastline rich with lava tubes, ancient lava flows, coral reef and Hawaiian History. This is the Big Island's best-kept secret for authentic ocean adventures.

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