Nighttime Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour
Nighttime Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour
$139.00
Calling all adventurous souls! Are you ready to check something off your bucket list? This night manta ray snorkel tour is one of the easiest ways to view manta rays up close in Kona and is one of the most popular visitor activities on the Big Island. Afterdark is feeding time for the rays, and this two-hour tour seeks out the best spots for manta ray viewing. Take the plunge into the nighttime seas with an experienced guide, and simply hold on to a custom-built boat and watch the manta rays do their thing.
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The Tour
This nighttime tour brings adventurous individuals closer to one of the ocean’s most graceful giants: the manta ray. Departing from Honokohau Harbor, this two-hour tour heads just offshore to find the best location for manta ray viewing. Once the rays are spotted, guests climb into the warm Hawaiian waters and surround a custom-built snorkel boat equipped with bright lights. An experienced guide will accompany you as you hang on to the boat, float, and watch the spectacular manta ray ballet. This tour is open to anyone over the age of five with adequate swimming skills. All the necessary gear for viewing the rays will be provided.
Kona Manta Rays
There are hundreds of manta rays that call the waters off Kona home year-round. These rays can grow to be humongous, weighing up to 1,000 lbs with a wingspan of up to 16 feet. Unlike stingrays, manta rays do not have stingers and are harmless, gentle creatures. The number of manta rays around Kona can vary, depending on how much plankton (their main source of food) is in the water.
Free Manta Guarantee
Manta rays are abundant in Kona, but just like whales, dolphins, and turtles, rays are wild animals, and their presence is not guaranteed on every tour. However, if no mantas are seen on your tour, you are free to try your luck on a different night, depending on availability. This rarely happens, but this offer never expires in the event of a manta-less night. Want to experience the best of Big Island snorkeling? Check out this tour!
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Nearby Areas:
Kona • Waikoloa • Captain Cook
Nighttime Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour Photos
Important Information about this activity
| Duration and Meeting Point: | The tour lasts 2 hours, and the meeting point is Honokohau Harbor at 74-381 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. |
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| Group Size and Age Range: | The tour accommodates up to 18 participants, and it is open to individuals aged 5 to 75 years. |
| Cancellation Policy: | Cancellations or rebookings require 48-hour advanced notice. Only refundable tickets are eligible for a refund. |
| Included Equipment: | Mask, snorkel, shortie wetsuit, and additional flotation to prevent legs from dangling in the water. |
| Itinerary: | Includes check-in, equipment fitting, safety briefing, a 20-25 minute boat ride to the site, 30 minutes of snorkeling, and a return ride back to the harbor. |
What recent guests are saying
Recent guests call the night manta snorkel life-changing, with many reporting four to seven mantas gliding right below them, plus dolphins and the occasional shark on the way. Reviewers praise a fast, comfortable boat and guides and captains who are friendly, knowledgeable and great with kids and nervous swimmers.
Guests prone to seasickness say it's still worth it, but a remedy helps. Recent reviews are almost all five stars.
Our summary of Kona Snorkel Trips's public Google and Yelp reviews, updated October 17, 2026.