Keauhou Manta Ray Night Snorkel: An Intimate Encounter with Gentle Giants in Kailua-Kona
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1,730 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Experience an intimate encounter with gentle giants on the Keauhou Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona. Avoid the crowds and long boat rides for a unique and unforgettable experience!
Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St - 13 Guest Max!
    3 minute boat ride to the manta rays from our harbor!

Most other boats carry about 20 to 60 people & have a 30 minute boat ride to & from the manta site. Avoid all the extra people & long boat ride; join us!

20 minutes is allocated to prepare guests before going out on the boat.
Snorkel time is approximately 30 minutes, not exact. Time with a Manta Rays in water is unknown, we can’t control wildlife. The number of Manta Rays we will see is different every day.

experienced In-water swim guide, Captain & Lifeguard are stationed at the viewing site, with light board, underwater dive lights, & Manta Rays anticipating your arrival.

You will float on the surface of the water, snorkeling, while holding on to our custom light board. The light board attracts plankton, and in turn the manta rays enjoy swimming close by in order to scoop up the concentrated accumulation of food in the lights below you.

All guests must have basic swimming skills to enter the water.

Delays due happen.
Which could be minutes late to an hour late in RARE occasions
This is just the nature of this specific type of tour with any operator. due to Weather, Boat Traffic at dock, manta ray activity

What's Included
  • Water adventures
  • Expert in-water guide and lifeguard services
  • Complimentary use of snorkeling equipment and wetsuit
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Limited to just 13 guests and a mere 3-minute boat ride, our experience is truly unique! Other boats typically carry 20 to 60 passengers and require a 30-minute boat ride from another harbor to reach the mantas. Skip the large groups and lengthy boat journeys. Join us instead!

Swimming and snorkeling skills are a prerequisite. You should be able to swim a short way to our snorkel board and be capable of independently ascending a boat ladder at the side. Your understanding of English is crucial for following instructions and safety guidelines.

The opportunity to snorkel with Kona manta rays is not to be missed. The sight of these tranquil giants swimming gracefully before your eyes is something you’ll always remember.

The package includes a Captain, lifeguard and lifeguard service.

Please note that there can be delays. Circumstances may cause us to be a few minutes or even an hour late OCCASSIONALLY. This is a characteristic of this type of tour and is the same for any operator. Delays can be due to Weather, Boat Traffic at dock, or manta ray activity.

Run by a family, this business believes in teaching the significance of preserving our land, sea, fauna, and our relationship with one another.

  • 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
  • Your safety is our priority! If you or anyone in your group would like a lifejacket please contact our reservation line.
  • Please call to confirm availability before purchasing
  • Not recommended for those who have recently undergone surgery or who may have mobility/physical restrictions.
Location
78-7138 Kaleiopapa St
Kaleiopapa Street
The TIME you book is CHECK IN TIME arrive at wetsuit van. Address is 78-7138 Kaleiopapa Street. Look for "Hawaii Island Ocean Tours & Kona Snorkel Tours" White Van by the Outrigger Hotel entrance. Park Free along road, NO parking in the long narrow stalls designated for vehicles w/boat trailers.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sandy_b
Apr 26, 2024
Scott, Chase, and Ole... - Scott, Chase, and Ole were with us giving instructions and an interesting history of the Manta’, and it was evident they had any years of experience doing this tour. This was my seventh trip to Hawaii and I have been blessed to see and do many things but this Manta Ray Snorkel Tour was the best by far. It was priceless and hopefully I intend to do this again in 2025. If you are planning to do a night snorkel they are top notch. ❤️
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Kaine_m
Apr 25, 2024
Amazing experience - Great group of tour guides with a sense of humor! Always great to find a local family owned business to support that does a great job!
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Ramon_q
Apr 24, 2024
Awesome Crew! - The crew was awesome! Very friendly and knowledgeable. They were also advocates of preserving nature. Thank you!
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Lisa_m
Apr 23, 2024
Amazing experience! - Amazing experience - we saw 6 Mantas, very close to our spot in the water. Our guides were excellent - shared lots of information about the Mantra rays, were very safety oriented and overall provided a great experience.
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Daniel_m
Apr 23, 2024
Great experience - Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and funny while still being big on safety. I could tell they actually cared a lot about the manta rays which was cool. We saw a ton of manta rays and they were great about tracking where the manta rays were and moving us to there.
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Wilalicia
Apr 23, 2024
Awesome!! - This was the best ocean experience. The mantas get real close. You also see some fish. The guide, captain and first mate are all caring and knowledgeable. They are friendly and helpful. Would recommend them to anyone. A must do if you are on the island.
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Thejuddha
Apr 21, 2024
excellent tour - This tour group was excellent. Each staff/crew member was so kind and positive. I really liked that the boat ride was short, only a few minutes from the dock. We saw a ton of manta rays--spectacular! They got up really close. I thought 30 mins in the water would be short, but it was more than enough.
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Timmichele_k
Apr 21, 2024
Amazing experience, great service. - Book it early in your trip so if you can do it twice if you'll have time. This is an incredible experience and the 40 minutes goes by lighting fast. Great service, efficient and short boat ride to see magnificent creatures. Bring water to Prince your face and have a drink after the excursion. We couldn't find facilities near for wash up but it didn't matter. Great captain, very experienced and efficient, informative guide in the water. Would use this outfit again due to lower numbers of people on the float. Excellent customer service since we couldn't make it one night, they rebooked us for the next!
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Myra_a
Apr 19, 2024
Amazing and Fun - It was an amazing experience. It was soo cool to swim with the manta. I saw 5 of them that I was bumped 3x by them😃😳😳The crew~Hunter, Jordan and Shay were knowledgeable, and friendly.
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Hardik_s
Apr 18, 2024
Great crew. Saw 3-4 Mantas. - Once in a lifetime experience swimming with these gentle giants. Highly recommended. Friendly & informative crew.
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