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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Ride Alongs do not get in the water, they stay on the boat. This tour is designed for snorkelers, Ride Alongs may or may not see manta rays. Our viewing location is the most ideal manta viewing location. We have just a short 5 minute boat ride out to our snorkel destination. Using our state of the art viewing board, our expert in water crew will guide snorkelers through the bay to view these beautiful animals. Snorkelers enjoy approximately 30 minutes of in water viewing time.

This exciting night snorkel with Magnificent Manta Rays is an event you will never forget! This is a close encounter of a different kind, and you'll have memories to last a lifetime!

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times

Minimum age 6yrs old; Maximum 70yrs old

A maximum of 28 people per booking

Electronic Waiver required to be signed prior to tour

Must be able to climb up a metal ladder resting on a pontoon to get back in the boat

Must be under 285lbs

All participating guests must know how to swim and tread water. Snorkeling experience required.

This is a wild and free excursion. No refunds are given in the event we do not get to view mantas the night of your tour.

If you are unable to swim and would like to remain on the boat, we welcome you. "Ride alongs" are a paid ticket as it is a reserved seat on the boat at a discount.

We have full discretion to refuse service to guests based on attire, behavior, physical fitness & condition

Please arrive no later than your scheduled check in time, as we have important information to review prior to leaving the dock, as well as outfit all guests with the equipment needed for the tour.

Restroom facilities not available on boat

This tour is not for those with neck or back problems

This tour is not for those with major medical conditions or heart conditions

Guests must be physically and mentally capable of listening to and obeying safety instructions

This is an open ocean experience at night. Young children may be scared of the dark waters and large animals.

Children who are frighten and crying will be escorted back aboard with a guardian. No Exceptions

Transportation NOT provided.

This trip is not for individuals who are afraid the dark, deep water, or large animals.

Snorkel vest provided for children 12 and under. Snorkel vest available to rent for all others.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

READ THIS!!! TOUR TIMES NOTED ARE THE CHECK-IN TIME, NOT THE DEPARTURE TIME. DEPARTURE IS 1 HOUR LATER. DEPATURE LOCATION IS 1.4 MILES FROM CHECK-IN LOCATION. -Swimming and Snorkeling Experience is Required. -This is an open ocean activity, participants should be comfortable in deep and dark waters. -This activity is generally moderate but can be strenuous depending on participant’s fitness level and ocean conditions. -Manta Rays are wild animals; we cannot control their behavior. -Please arrive no later than your scheduled check-in time. -Guests must be at departure location 20 minutes prior to departure. -Tour time is 2 hrs, which includes time for check-in, gear and brief. -Do not arrive early to check-in. -Enjoy approx. 30 minutes of in-water time. -Ensure you opt in to receiving emails and text from us. We will be providing important information about trip. -International travelers must speak and understand English. -We cannot call international numbers, please provide us a way to contact you. -If you have multipule reservations in your group, please contact us 24 hours in advance.

What‘s Included

Manta Ray Night Snorkel or Ride Along (based on option selected)

Short Sleeve Wet Suit Top, Mask and Snorkel Provided (No Fins Allowed)

Towels

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Gratuities

Private Tour

Options

Ride Along-No Snorkel

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Duration: 2 hours: Time includes check-in, equipment fitting, safety brief, and transportation to viewing site. Enjoy 30 minutes in water time.

Manta Ray Guarantee

Manta Ray Gurantee: If you don’t see manta rays, we will invite you to come back out once more on another night at no additional cost to you.
Duration: 2 hours: Includes check-in, equipment fitting, safety brief and transportation to viewing site. Enjoy 30 minutes in the water.

Reviews

4.78

1,680 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Amazing experience- must see!

    daniellaf567,,Dec 12, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We booked the Manta Ray Night Snorkel. Check-in and instructions were clear and easy. All the guides on the boat were friendly. It was a short boat trip to where we snorkeled with the manta rays, and we saw around eight manta rays swimming right below us. The guides in the water shared information about the mantas as they swam beneath us. It was an amazing experience, and I would definitely recommend this tour as a must see if you are visiting the Big Island. Thank you for the amazing tour!

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  • Majestic Manta Rays

    Eric L,,Dec 11, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The snorkeling was amazing! The mantas got up very close - within inches. The guides were very kind and patient with folks in the water. The boat ride was short - like 5 minutes. Swimming at night was a bit scary at first but after a few deep breaths it was no problem. Note my wife did the ride along - would not recommend the ride along b/c you can’t see the mantas.

  • Loved it

    Katrina L,,Dec 10, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful experience! Teen and preteen loved it. We saw 7 mantas that kept rolling, along with some other fish. We felt safe and well taken care of.

  • Absolute madness!!! Awesome!!

    LeonieAnabel W,,Dec 8, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Absolutely madness. Has been swimming with manta rays several times and really thought about doing the tour or not. It was 10000% worth it. The animals are sooooo close and yet it is clearly pointed out: do not touch, feet on the pool noodle, hold on to the water thing and just look and enjoy. Clear recommendation! Make sure the wetsuit is tight at check-in, I got water in and that made me cold faster. The whole process is very professional and made easy. If I were in Kona for more days I would book it again.

  • Well organized and nice...

    Barbara R,,Dec 7, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Well organized and nice team. The experience was amazing. The manta rays were beautiful to see so close.

  • Fantastic experience!...

    Erin S,,Dec 6, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Fantastic experience! Must do! Very welcoming, helpful, and overall just wonderful. Saw plenty of manta rays!

  • Manta ray night snorkel

    Gavin S,,Dec 5, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Crew is very friendly and informative, it’s such a surreal experience. I highly recommend you try it at least once

  • Great experience,...

    Michael B,,Dec 5, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great experience, professional staff and crew, very safety conscious. The Manta Rays were an experience I’ll never forget, they swam so close to the rafts we were hanging onto, inches below our bodies.

  • It was cancelled because...

    Chris R,,Dec 2, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    It was cancelled because of strong waves BUT was quickly rescheduled. The representative was very helpful and apologized for the inconvenience.

  • Fabulous trip except for the screaming child.

    Joan F,,Dec 2, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    The trip itself was spectacular. We had 6 large manta rays that spent about 20 minutes doing large barrel rolls right underneath us, coming as close as a couple inches away. The tour operators were very informative. Vinny was the guide in the water with us and was very helpful. The only reason I can't give this 5 stars it because there was a young girl on this trip who screamed nearly the entire time we were in the water, and when she wasn't screaming she was talking very loudly and non-stop. It made it very difficult to hear what the guide was trying to explain to us about the manta rays and stressed all of us out. In the pre-trip instructions we were required to watch/read, it said that if children are too excited or can't calm down, they will be taken back to the boat and not be able to stay in the water. This is not what happened for this girl unfortunately. It made it hard for the rest of us to feel like we got our money's worth out of the trip.

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