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 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.

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

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

4.87

2,158 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2007

Great experience with the manta rays! Loved it!
E7749QEjuliek,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We truly enjoyed our snorkel experience with the manta rays. Amazing! The crew was great, helpful with instructions and guidance. Loved the experience. Only suggestion, is that the registration table be lit up so people can see when they arrive, Several drove right by being it was dark (for a scheduled night-time snorkel). A large sign to show we were at the right spot would've been helpful. All-in-all we loved the experience snorkeling with the manta rays...so great....don't miss it.
Excellent manta ray adventure
etkt2016,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Quick and efficient experience. We saw at least 4 or 5 manta rays and they really swam close to us. It was magnificent to see these beautiful creatures up close. The tour operators were friendly and competent. You have about 30 minutes in the water. About the right amount of time before we started getting a little chilly.
Seeing Manta!!
Ramesh V,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The check in process and the overall experience was really good and I would recommend this to others.
Magic Mantas
beths469,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The reviews and comments from friends who had the experience were gushing. While waiting to go to the boat, a man returning from a trip told us, It’s awesome! You’re going to love it! So expectations were high. And the experience exceeded them. The giants swam straight at us, then flipped and rolled at the last minute. Breathtaking! Lots of adrenaline but no fear for our safety. I got a phone housing with touch screen for this trip and videoed the entire outing while clutching the raft, just holding the camera flat, lenses facing down. I am not a good swimmer or snorkeler but didn’t care that I was gargling seawater half the time. The staff helped me get to and from the raft. I am out of shape and 66 and managed the boat ladder fine, if not gracefully. Our boat got to the site earlier and left later than another outfit with customers who boarded at the docks at the same time. Our group size was smaller, about 10 adults. Staff were professional and friendly. We brought our own (prescription) goggles and snorkels (no fins necessary) but they provide them to customers. We spent $10 extra each for a dry suit jacket which was worth it for staying warm in the water and returning to shore in the breeze. My family of four was over the moon with the trip and we all want to do it again!
Amazing tour experience
lauraaJ9269UM,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did a private charter for our family of 9, ages ranging from 15 to 55, and had a magical experience - the rays were stunning, and the crew was amazing (especially as I battled some extreme sea sickness). I highly recommend My Kona Adventures!!
Very good experience
sonald362,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
They were really professional, helpful and our guide who went into water with our group was providing all kids of details and info about the manta rays. The rays also put up a great show for us. We were very happy.
The best experience ever!
M1939PZtaylorw,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was by far one of the coolest things I’ve ever done. Our crew was awesome! The waters were a little rough the night we went but they kept us safe and helped us see these amazing animals. I thought the price was well worth the experience and the time of the tour was perfect.
Loved it!
Mason D,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was amazing! Guides and captain were great. Saw up to 6 huge manta rays at the same time. They came soo close. Its hard to describe how majestic they are.
Awesome
celeste L,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw at least 8 fifteenth Manya Ray! It was a perfect family experience to see and appreciate the wildlife. The water is chilly at night so rent or bring your own wetsuit. Follow the staff's instructions.
Forced
677meaghanf,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Experience wasn’t great. Checking in and booking the tour was flawless. Very easy and the woman in charge was very pleasant and informative. But once getting on the boat and floating around wasn’t an experience that I’d like to go through with again. The captain was talking smack about other companies out on the water. Then was yelling at the tour guide and was a back and forth ordeal. The snorkels were leaking with water. Which made the experience not pleasant. Thus having to empty it out of water every few minutes. The diver also in a way forcing trying to find the manta rays so they would not have to refund us for the trip. Then also talking in a disrespectful manner, which he probably didn’t think anybody was listening, as everyone’s head was in the water, about the sea life. “Where are you dayum fish” etc etc. Overall, it could of been one of those days where they were having a ‘bad day’ But to treat people and surroundings in an ill manner, especially with children present. Isn’t the reputation that the previous reviews had indicated.