Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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A must do while in Hawaii! It's a lifetime opportunity to see up close manta rays feeding and interacting with other ocean creatures under the neon lights. Join us for a memorable and magical moment of a night snorkel with beautiful manta rays gracefully gliding through the water. We guarantee Manta Ray sighting or your next trip is on us!!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
MUST HAVE PREVIOUS SWIMMING AND SNORKELING EXPERIENCE OR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET IN THE WATER!!!
MUST BE comfortable in the water, be comfortable using floatation if needed (we have Ride Along option available for non-swimmers)
Must be in good health and fit condition, must be able to climb a short ladder
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled by the supplier, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Recommended to bring towel, clothes for change, sweatshirt or light jacket
Age restriction: minimum age allowed is 2 years old; maximum age allowed is 70 years old (unless approved by the supplier)
Not recommended for participants with back or neck problems or injuries within the last 3 years
Not recommended for pregnant travelers in an advanced pregnancy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Manta Ray night snorkel is a MUST DO while in Hawaii. It’s a lifetime opportunity to see up close giant manta rays feeding and interacting with other ocean creatures under the neon lights. Join us for a memorable and magical moment of a night time with beautiful manta rays gracefully gliding through the water. We guarantee seeing Manta Rays or your next excursion is on us!
What‘s Included
For snorkeling option: Snorkeling gear, jacket style wetsuit top, floatation device
Bottled water
Professional guide
Light Snacks
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
GoPro rental (upon availability -call to reserve)
Options
Ride Along Option-non swimming
Moonlight Manta Ride Along: THIS IS A NON-SWIMMING OPTION! This is a perfect option for those that want to come for a boat ride with their families but don't want to get in the water and snorkel.
Moonlight Manta Snorkel
Join us for a memorable moment as we snorkel with beautiful manta rays gracefully gliding through the water, feeding and interacting with other manta rays under the beautiful neon lights.
Reviews
5,792 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
Tressa F,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The crew was excellent, entertaining, and provided a great trip. The only bummer was that we only saw one manta Rey. There were several storms, so I didn’t knock down any stars because you can’t control nature. But the crew did the best that they could and did their jobs right. It was still a great experience and a fun boat ride.
Amazing
Robert K,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Truly an amazing experience. Our guides were kind, funny and very helpful. 10/10 would recommend this tour as a must do! Thanks Cap and Jermiah!
Snorkeling with the manta...
Breanna D,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Snorkeling with the manta rays was without a doubt one of the most unforgettable experiences we’ve ever had. Our captain that night, Aidan, and crew were all awesome and taught us a lot about the rays and their behavior. Even on choppy water I felt very safe. The manta rays were out in full force and I would absolutely do this again. Hang Loose Boat Tours as a company was also easy to work with and able to get us scheduled day-of when we wanted to move our existing booking up a day due to weather.
Very Unreliable – No Show and No Cancellation Notice
Anna M,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I’m extremely disappointed with this experience. We booked the Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel through Viator, and the provider simply did not show up. There was no communication, no update, and no notice of cancellation. We planned our entire evening around this excursion, only to end up waiting with no information. That time could have been spent doing something else or enjoying a different activity, but instead it was completely wasted. This was not just an inconvenience—it disrupted our plans and left us feeling frustrated and let down. I would not recommend booking this experience unless the reliability and communication of the provider can be improved significantly.
Totally Amazing Manta Rays
Natica T,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience of a lifetime! Hang Loose Manta Ray Night Snorkel was the highlight of our vacation. Manta rays come right up to you, face to face and turn to show you their belly. Some were as big as small cars. Totally amazing! Will definitely do it again next time around in Kona.
Guide did not show up and no notification
VancouveriteKay,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Guide did not show up. There were a dozen of us between all the groups. None of us received any details. We all waited 30 minutes before calling and being told it was cancelled and that we all had been texted. None of us had.
so fun!
Grace M,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00bring towels & leave ur dry clothes in the car to have something to change into. be prepared for a fun boat ride and awesome manta ray viewing!
Must do tour
Noah M,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour on the island. The staff is super friendly and funny. This was one of the coolest experiences my wife and I have ever had in the ocean. So cool
highly recommended! Do it!
Jillian F,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was such an insane, unique experience! The guides were great, Jeremiah did an amazing job making sure we all felt safe - the manta rays are INCREDIBLE! Highly highly recommend this tour!
Fantastic experience
Adam K,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jeremy and the captain did a fantastic job with instruction, safety, navigation, and the actual experience. We saw many manta rays, and were not rushed at all, it was an amazing experience! I highly recommend doing this while your out here
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