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2 hours
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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!
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
Duration: 2 hours: Time includes check-in, equipment fitting, safety brief, and transportation to viewing site. Enjoy 30 minutes in water time.
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.
1,680 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
daniellaf567,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
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!

Eric L,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
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.
Katrina L,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
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.
LeonieAnabel W,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
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.
Barbara R,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
Well organized and nice team. The experience was amazing. The manta rays were beautiful to see so close.
Erin S,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
Fantastic experience! Must do! Very welcoming, helpful, and overall just wonderful. Saw plenty of manta rays!
Gavin S,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
Crew is very friendly and informative, it’s such a surreal experience. I highly recommend you try it at least once
Michael B,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
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.
Chris R,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
It was cancelled because of strong waves BUT was quickly rescheduled. The representative was very helpful and apologized for the inconvenience.
Joan F,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
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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