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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Fuel surcharge
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
What To Expect
Guarantee Sightings. 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
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.
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!
Reviews
2,099 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
MUST DO! Manta’s are so cool!
Jacob B,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely unreal. I didn’t fully understand how huge they are until they’re literally right under you. Had a little seasickness after a while but totally worth it. Take some meds and don’t eat before you go. You CANNOT touch them but sometimes they swim so close they touch you. And no, these are not the same as Steve Irwin’s stingrays, these don’t have teeth or stingers/barbs, etc…so they can’t hurt you. Our guide Greg said it best — it’s the bucket list item you don’t even know you have until you do it!
Would recommend!
EuiSung K,
Oct 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was excellent and I’d recommend it to anyone visiting the Big Island. Watching the manta rays up close was unforgettable, and being out on the ocean at night made it a truly unique experience.
A must do experience
Laura S,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00The best experience ever. Safe, fun, and so many manta rays within inches of us. Highly recommend to anyone
This was the most INSANE...
Elena A,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was the most INSANE and BREATHTAKING thing I’ve done! 1000/10 recommend. Came to celebrate a birthday. The crew was very knowledgeable, helpful and comforting and knew exactly what they were doing! They guided me to the board from the boat so if you need a little help they are more than patient and willing. I highly recommend this team and it is an amazing price! I wish it were longer but we did see manta rays! I cannot wait to book again in the future.
Magical Mantas
Mia C,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Peyton and Taco were the best guides I could’ve asked for on this dive. They were very knowledgeable about the mantas behaviors and were very thorough with the process of the dive ahead of time so I felt very comfortable and confident as a first timer in and out of the water. All I can say is that this experience will be one I can only describe as magical and spiritual. It was such a beautiful experience and one I’ll always remember. I definitely recommend this experience 100% and would give this crew 100 stars if I could!! Mahalo 💕
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