Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour Guarantee Sighting in Keauhou Harbor
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Why Choose Us for Your Manta Ray Night Snorkel?
Manta Guarantee Policy
Didn’t see a manta ray? Come again for FREE until you do!*
(Based on availability. See full policy for details.)
Smaller Group Size
Avoid the crowds—our tours are limited to a small group of 17 or fewer, unlike big boats that carry up to 50 guests.
Shorter Boat Ride
Get to the action faster with a quick 3-minute ride to the manta site—no long 30-minute boat ride like other operators.
Unmatched Light Power
Our custom light boards use over 150,000 lumens of blue dive light, attracting more plankton and increasing your chances of manta sightings.*
(*Mantas are wild animals—sightings are common but not guaranteed.)
Statistically Better Later Tours
Later tours often have fewer boats and more manta activity, enhancing your experience.
Fully Staffed & Safety-Focused
Every tour includes a licensed captain, swim guide, and certified lifeguard to keep you safe and informed.
Water time is approximately 20 to 40 minutes
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Basic swimming skills are required
Previous snorkeling experience is required
Guests must be able to independently climb up a boat ladder
Guest must be able to converse in English to understand verbal instructions and safety briefings
17 Guests maximum per group
Not recommended for those who have recently undergone surgery or who may have mobility/physical restrictions.
Maximum weight cannot exceed 275 pounds per guest.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Manta guarantee policy, if you don’t see them come again Free! Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona! After a 3 minute boat ride from the harbor, you’ll enter the water and float on the surface while holding onto our custom-built light board. The powerful 150,000+ lumen dive lights attract plankton, which in turn draw in majestic manta rays that glide and feed just inches below you. It’s a breathtaking, up-close experience guided by our professional team, including a licensed captain, swim guide, and certified lifeguard. Water time is approximately 20 to 40 minutes depending on various situations ocean conditions, etc. *Statistically the later at night you go the more manta rays and the more time we have the manta rays increases significantly! The earlier you go, very crowded, making it harder to get manta rays must know how to swim and be comfortable in open ocean conditions. Wetsuits & lifejackets are optional rentals and can be arranged. Free masks and snorkels are provided, or you may bring your own.
What‘s Included
Manta Ray Snorkeling (If option is selected)
Small Group Experience
USCG Captain, in Water snorkel Guide & Lifeguard
Mask + Snorkel
Optional Use of Wetsuit - Charged $10 pp
Private Tour
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities
Options
GUARANTEED Manta Ray Snorkel
Guest ENTERING the water price: For guest who want to enter the water and snorkel with manta rays! The Guarantee Policy: if No Mantas seen, come again FREE!
NOT Snorkeling price option!
Guest NOT entering the water!: Only book this option if you plan on staying on the boat! To snorkel with Manta Rays, please book the other ticket option
Reviews
2,419 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super Fun!
A7696JNrebeccar,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was great! Tour guides were all super friendly. My daughter was terrified of ocean at night and they helped her through anxiety to get in water and experience the amazing manta rays! Forever grateful!!!
Awe struck!
valerietK3928DI,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience! Loved the staff. Saw many mantas up close. I forget the board staffs name but I really hope you get your mermaid tail 💞
Great time.
greeneyes630,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Recommend. We were the 1st group, 7pm, out on a 72 degree Friday evening. Everyone was friendly and engaging. You check in at a van, where you can rent wet suit tops for $10 and go pros for $40. They make you leave towels and anything not going into the water here. Then an easy short walk to the pier. Where you drop your shoes and get into a small raft type boat. You’re given snorkel gear and foot floatation ring. Slide into the water and a short swim to the light bar. 30 minutes went quickly, yet it felt like a good amount of time. We saw several mantas. One brush by our whole group. And a baby one. A really great experience. I was so busy looking I forgot to take photos. We did get some incredible Go Pro video.
Highly recommend!
Pioneer26672060245,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hands down the best experience we had in Kona! Deavon greeted us and explained everything patiently. The entire crew was kind and knowledgeable and was making sure we’re safe and comfortable the whole time. Soon as we got in water we instantly saw quite a few mantas swimming around - absolutely mesmerizing! This is a small operation but their price is fair and the small group experience was great. Highly recommend it to anyone who’s looking to try manta ray snorkel on the big island.
Don’t recommend at all.
Curious43503999106,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I’m going to give an honest feedback so you won’t be as disappointed as our group was. This company is pretty much running tourists as cattle. They say the tour is approximately 80 minutes…. You have got to be kidding me. We have pictures from the moment we dropped into the water until the time they said “ok time to get out” and it was 21 minutes. This tour group couldn’t care less about your experience and only about your money. They literally have you “check in at the van” and run tourist every 45 minutes. So the “80 minutes” they promise isn’t even possible. No one was all that friendly either. I felt scammed. Look elsewhere.
So good
Karsyn H,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.0010/10 recommend. I did it with family and friends and it was such a great way to experience Gods creation, and the crew was amazing. Very friendly!
Memorable family fun
hgmadventure,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was the highlight of our trip! It was very well organized from check-in to finish. The captain and the crew were very helpful and full of knowledge. My family including a 7 year old really enjoyed the tour and saw many manta rays swim in close proximity.
Excellent Manta tour for Thanksgiving
546grantg,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were really impressed with the tour overall. It was a quick intro and set up. Instructions were overall well done and we saw about six or seven Mantas with a number of passes on the board. This is my second time going but my family‘s first time with my eight and 10 year-old. They were all blown away by how close the manta rays got. It’s a very unique experience. This is a very unique experience. I would highly recommend this tour company for families. I would strongly recommend going when it is completely dark for the best experience.
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience
ADITI S,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a beautiful experience, I booked this for 2 of my family members who went inside the ocean and did snorkel. The crew was very professional and knew what they were doing. They offered wet suits to keep ourselves warm and informed about all possible marine life we might encounter in ocean during our exploration. They couldn’t spot any Manta Rays for the time slot we had but the crew was mindful about that and offered them an option to comeback and snorkeling again in another trip. Since we were leaving the next day from Hawaii we couldn’t go back but we are offered a trip anytime when we come back and wish to snorkel. Our main point of contact was Deavon and our guides included Greg, Eric and 1 more person. I thank the entire team for hosting this experience.
Manta Ray Night snorkel Experience
ADITI S,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I went as a ride along passenger with my family to night snorkel tour. It was an amazing experience for me. I don’t know how to swim and was afraid of getting into ocean at night hence chose to ride along. The entire crew was very professional. They knew what they were doing. They were very polite, and mindful about everyone in our group. Our main point of contact was Deavon and the boat ride had 3 guides, Greg, Eric and 1 more. As a ride along the part I enjoyed the most was sitting in the boat with entire dark ocean in front and a dark sky with stars shining above me, listening to the sound of ocean and watching Big Island from distance. They were also providing life jackets to those who were not very comfortable with swimming. It was a good experience.
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