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
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.
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.
Reviews
5,862 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!
677melaniel,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a smooth and enjoyable experience! We saw so many manta rays, and they come incredibly close—it was absolutely amazing. The boat crew and the captain were very attentive and friendly. It’s a great activity for kids as well. We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend it!
Just do it!
Amanda S,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a FANTASTIC evening, Bryce was our captain, he was entertaining and the rest of the crew was wonderful (sorry forget names) I was so nervous doing this, from a boat ride in the dark to jumping in the ocean at night... Lots of fears conquered and sooooo worth it. The Mantas were beautiful we even had a visit from another finned friend... The kids really enjoyed it as well, our 10 year old could have stayed out all night watching. The crew was always close by in the water if you wanted to go back in or had any questions. Once in a lifetime experience and would HIGHLY recommend this company. The boat was very nice and big which helped me personally with my worries... Again was super nervous about this experience but so happy we did it..
Must do experience. I highly recommend it.
Heidi D,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing 👏 🤩 This experience was so surreal. They get so close, and even brush up against you. Its bothering scary and fun at the same time.
Just do it!
Amanda c,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The manta ray swim was pretty dang cool! slightly terrifying, but worth it! The captain, brice, was hilarious! it was chilly so I felt like we didn't spend a TON of time in the water, but it was probably 20-30 minutes. a LOT of people got in the water and immediately got out, hastily, so that was a little anxiety provoking when someone starting splashing about. but they've got a couple guys in the water to help with those kinds of issues. when I first put my face in the water, you could see mantas swimming about and then a HUGE flash of white, in your face, is unexpected! I couldnt get over that the rest of the swim. it caught me by surprise, every. time. Take a GoPro if you want pics or video! they've got them there to rent if you want. I loved it, but cant say id do it again! 😂 ✔️ that one off the list!
Amazing bucket list item
Melissa H,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Do not miss out on this adventure. It is well worth the money and time. You will never see these beautiful creatures up close and so magnificent. Truly once in a lifetime.
Amazing experience
Cameron F,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great crew Jordan, went on 9:00 PM trip. The weather was ideal for us. So amazing to see the Manta Rays up close. Nowhere else in the world experience.
Amazing bucket list...
Cullen K,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing bucket list experience. Brought 5&8 year olds and even though they didn’t end up going in the water, they enjoyed the memorable experience. Ships Captain Ula and Guide Jordan were great and made everyone at ease.
A night to remember
F7544PLjenniferf,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The crew was very friendly and professional. They gave a lot of info about Mantas. The animals are magnificent. This was an amazing experience all around!
So much fun!
Rodrigo S,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing crew, very friendly and customer service based. The owners have GoPro that they rent out of the back of their pick up truck on site and walk you through how to operate them. Download your pictures to your phone when you get back. We brought our own, but it’s nice knowing they have it there. The three gentlemen on the boat were very friendly and educational. Knew a lot the Rays and we’re eager to share that information. The water was chilly but wet suit shirt helped and so did that inviting warm shower that was available to rinse off when you got on the boat. The experience itself was amazing so many rays and they were inches from your face. We also where able to see a shark down low that would come into view every so often. Highly recommended!!! Worth it!
Good Not Amazing!
Compass312569,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I was a little hesitant to do the manta ray night snorkel but ultimately decided to book after seeing it ranked on the Travel Channel Top 10. Overall, I’d describe the experience as good, but not amazing. It’s definitely unique being out in the ocean at night and that alone made it memorable along with the tunes the crew played! I was surprised to see reef sharks in the area we were snorkeling. I would have loved if the crew gave us a heads up they would be there! Ultimately, the sharks were harmless and it’s kinda cool to say, “I swam with sharks!” Once you see the manta rays light up and glide through the water a few times, it starts to feel a bit repetitive. It didn’t quite have the “wow” factor throughout that I was expecting based on all the glowing reviews. A couple of things to note: • They were able to accommodate a last-minute addition to our group, which was great, but it did come at a higher cost. • The crew strongly encouraged renting a GoPro for $40. We opted in, but the footage didn’t turn out as well as we hoped, so I’m not sure it was worth it. In addition, they didn’t share ahead of time that we needed to have a specific app downloaded in order to take advantage of the pictures! If you’re looking to fill an evening with something different, it’s a decent option especially if you’ve never done a night ocean excursion. I personally wouldn’t prioritize this over other activities if your schedule is limited.
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