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

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.

Reviews

4.88

1,929 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1794

Amazing !!!
Nora R,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was an awesome experience from the manta rays to the knowledgeable crew.. they made this excursion fun and made you feel at ease.. I would recommend this tour and when I go back to the big island I will definitely be doing this again 10/10
Do this activity
Liz R,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Probably the coolest thing we’ve ever done. Everyone wants to do it again. I highly recommend and this boat group was great.
Great Kona Experience - Swim with Manta Rays
Don B,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was an amazing once in a lifetime experience unless you come back! The Manta Rays swim right up to you doing flips and curves. They are as big as a large man and swim with such grace.
The photographs are not a...
Joanne F,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
3.00
The photographs are not a true representation of what the experience was. The boat was a rib. The nice looking floating platform with handles was not what we had. We actually had a surf board that had a hole drilled into it for a light and rope attached at various points around it. There were 11 of us and the control person too. It was incredibly cramped. The rope moved with the tide and slammed your hands into the board, which was super painful. I was unfortunately at the anchor point of the rope which spoiled the experience for me.
Best Manta Ray Experience on Kona!!
Jason B,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I would just like to speak on behalf of the staff and how friendly, knowledgable, and courteous they were! The entire crew, Peyton, Taco, the boat driver and kudos to “Danny” the our tour host who was superb! Excellent is an understatement! I go to Kona every 2 years and I have been a Manta Ray tour, this one blows it out the door! I not only highly recommend you do this specific tour and “Encourage” you go more than once!!! I will be taking my kids here again next year for sure! Thank you guys so much for the wonderful experience! Worth every penny!