KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings
Overview
1 hour 20 minutes
Mobile ticket
Swimming with magical giants as they dance and float right in front of your eyes is a truly magical Kona experience!
Our night manta ray snorkel tours begin departing at 6 p.m. and run until 10 p.m. and last about an hour.
Important note:
-Participants must be experienced swimmers and in good health in order to participate.
-Must have basic snorkeling experience.
-Weight Policy: Anyone 260 and over (not to exceed 320) is required to purchase an additional seat.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All participants must be experienced swimmers and have snorkel experience. Children must be 5 and over to board the boat. Due to the type of boat we operate (RHIB) we are unable to allow service animals on board.
25-30 minutes of water time
50 minutes includes travel by boat time as well
What To Expect
If there are no sightings, we do not offer refunds, but we do offer a FREE RERIDE. *If you are purchasing a "NOT SNORKELING" ticket, please be advised that there is no guarantee of seeing manta rays from the boat. With check-in time, boat travel, and water time: Total time is around 1.2 hours. (25-30 of that is water time). We operate a smaller boat; a 23 foot RHIB (Zodiac style) boat and take 11 passengers. Tour duration from departure to return is about 50 minutes in length, which includes 25-30 minutes of water time. Important note: -Participants must be experienced swimmers and in good health in order to participate. -Must have basic snorkeling experience. -Casual Use Life Jackets are not provided unless 13 years of age and under. -Weight Policy: Anyone 260 and over (not to exceed 320) is required to purchase an additional seat. -Wetsuits are optional and available to rent at check-in. -Please do not bring valuables as we do not have an office and you will need to keep your belongings in your own vehicle. -Tour times are subject to change. -Ocean conditions can change without notice; choppy ocean conditions may occur.
Options
GUARANTEED Manta Ray option
Duration: 55 minutes: 3-5 minute boat ride; 25-30 minutes of water time. Our GUARANTEE means that if there are no rays you can come back again!
NOT Snorkeling price option
Duration: 55 minutes: ride along seat only. Not entering ocean. Please be advised that you are NOT guarantee to see manta rays from the boat.
What‘s Included
Manta Ray Tour
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Snorkeling (If option is selected)
Fuel surcharge
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,523 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Snorkel with Manta Rays
Companion00649114496,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was my boyfriend and I's first time doing this experience and they did not disappoint! We checked in really early and we easily spotted their table. The boat crew made us feel safe and were informative. I'm glad we chose the 9:30pm slot because we saw 6 - 8 Manta Rays!!
Fantastic!
okcblakes,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic experience. The staff on board were exceptional. It was so fun!
Amazing highlight of any trip to the Big Island
Briankdg,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Check in process was very easy and they had us out and swimming right on time. First swim was at 7pm and we did not have any sightings, however they booked us again for a second swim at 10:20pm and the entire swim we had many manta rays join us for what the family said was a the highlight of the trip. The guides are amazing and very helpful and we truly appreciate the amazing small boat experience. Overall you will need about an hour of time to do the swim but you will leave with years of memories!!!!
Mantra Ray night swim
T5417NOrebeccak,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing tour. Unbelievable how close the manta rays swim up. A must do experience.
Welcoming & helpful crew, very responsive company over email, and a unique nature experience!
C3442DLj,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On the 7:50p.m. tour with Peyton, Koa, and Whistler, the team was knowledgeable, funny, put everyone at ease, and gave great instructions. I loved the small group size. My experience was so great that I booked again for 10:20 the next night with Jacob & Mikey giving another awesome tour where we saw even more manta rays. Highly recommend the company and these tours. Mahalo!
Manta Ray experience was amazing!
D9706RDandyb,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience, perfect amount of time and incredible interactions with Mantas!
It was an unbelievable...
Elizabeth D,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was an unbelievable experience. There are jellyfish in the water so I’d suggest a rash guard at minimum or a wet suit. You can’t bring much of anything with you.
We love manta rays
Escape04186104776,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! We saw rays swimming almost the whole time. Instructions before and during the trip were thorough and helpful.
Lots of Mantas- great experience!
Kaela S,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience. Taco, Koa and Max were great. The water was pretty cold and I would definitely suggest a wetsuit for people who get cold easily- like my little 12 year old son. He was just fine with the shortie wetsuit. We saw about 7-8 mantas and they were incredible and came within inches of us. Really awesome experience and would definitely recommend this company.
Once in a lifetime!!
bethmE3818FQ,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was amazing to put in my life experiences list. It is very quick to be in water so you can spend as much time getting the chance to see the mantas. I didn't wear wet suit and did get chilly but you kind of forget about that when a ray shows up. Pictures are pretty much impossible unless you have water camera n even then you wouldn't be able to focus on what your seeing. We only saw 1 but she stayed under us pretty much the whole time. She kept doing rolls and even brushing my husband's arms as she did. So beautiful with the light and not scared of us as no one tried to reach out. Just relax your body n enjoy ! Words don't do what you will see, justice.
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