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
5,638 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Manta Rays were up close and plentiful. Just wish I had had a bit more room ‘on the board’. It was cold.
kevin m,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great experience. Rays were up close. Captain Aiden was fun and thorough. Crew members were attentive. Wish there had been pretzels as a snack to calm tummies and more room on the board.
Fabulous excursion-Would go again!
Katherine S,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Surreal nighttime snorkeling experience interacting with manta rays in Keauhou Bay. Guides Jacob, Jeremiah and Vincent were helpful, informative and fun. Our tour included about twenty-five people of which two were families. Watching manta rays in a group might seem cumbersome, but together we held onto the raft as giant manta passed by, just inches from our faces-cool! This excursion was one of the highlights of our trip, highly recommend.
Majestic experience!
670andreeat,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience, the team was so lovely and professional and the mantarays were majesticcc. Totally worth it! They even accepted I go on an earlier tour since I had gotten there an hour in advance. The one and only negative I can think of is that it’s hard to find the dock.
Best Manta Tour hands down
CHARLENE S,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The best! Crew was incredible, made it fun, but safe, lots of options for all abilities- far exceeded our expectations! If you do a Manta tour - you need to go with this company hands down! Big boat, snacks, attentive crew, and all around nice guys :)
Poor effort by Captain!
Stephen T,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We have done this before, and the captain was much better on our previous experience. Disappointed with Jacob’s bare minimum attitude and information given. Talked so fast he was difficult to understand.
Amazing interaction with manta rays
LiZoZa,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my second time doing this snorkel tour and it was amazing once again. There were so many manta rays and I love seeing them in their natural environment.
Highly recommend!
Bailee M,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a cool experience and not too cold!!! We were very worried about getting cold on the way back but it wasn’t bad at all. Bring a sweatshirt and some dry clothes.
Beautiful Shipping
Camper12908847744,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was so beautiful and so inspiring. It was a good memory with his wife. If I get another chance, I'd like to go.
Amazing, one of a kind, but physically easy, experience.
WannabeTarzan,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just an incredible experience! Very much worth the money and time. I've done alot of adventurous stuff, and this was a tip top extra wild and amazing thing. Easy to find the group for launch. I was a bit confused as the description here clearly said we would go out before sunset, but the meeting time was after sunset. Price stated was only for a ride along, so that was a bit deceptive, if it's a "night snorkel" give us that price. Still, it was well worth the money, if your here you should go. My wife was a bit scared to do this, as she enjoys calm things. But after talking to several old ladies on the island who raved about how great it was, she got the courage up. These things are safe, but incredibly huge and they will be right up in your face, we floated holding onto the raft for maybe a minute before they began their acrobatics up from the deep then right next to you, went on for like 30 minutes. Your just floating, not much swimming at all. Staff was great.
Incredible! But if you can get a smaller group.
885yuliey,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Loved this experience!! Definitely a must. The crew was amazing and the heated showers after were such a huge plus. The only thing I’d change, if you have the budget for it, is to go with a smaller group. The kids next to us kept putting their feet down (you’re supposed to lay flat on the surface) and it scared away the mantas so none came close to us. They were majestic though! Overall incredible experience!
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