Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel: Intimate Groups and Short Boat Rides for Comfort and Safety
4.7
119 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Experience the beauty of Kona manta rays on a night snorkel tour. Small groups, short boat rides, and expert guides ensure comfort and safety. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Keauhou - Please arrive on time for the start of your scheduled tour.
    40 minutes is allocated to prepare guests before going out on the boat.
    Short 4 min boat ride to the snorkel destination
    Snorkel time is 20-30 minutes.

Our experienced Captains, swim guides & lifeguards are stationed at the viewing site, with light board, underwater dive lights, & dancing rays anticipating your arrival. All guides are highly knowledgeable, full of interesting facts & lifeguard/CPR certified. 13 persons ensures your safety & extra personal attention as needed.

You will float on the surface of the water, snorkeling, while holding on to our custom light board for up to 30 minutes. 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.

Prescription snorkel masks are NOT available.

What's Included
  • Gear (mask, snorkel)
  • Wetsuit rental included
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Our offering stands out due to the intimate assembly of no more than 13 guests and a brief 4 min. voyage by boat. For your safety, we ensure the presence of one Captain, a swimming guide and a lifeguard onboard.

To partake in this excursion, basic swimming capabilities and prior snorkeling knowledge are necessary. Participants must be fit to swim a limited distance towards our snorkeling board and independently mount a boat ladder. Guests must possess English language skills to comprehend spoken instructions and safety guidelines. The tour is not suggested for individuals with recent surgical history or mobility/physical limitations. For exceptions, reach out to the tour operator.

Witnessing our majestic Kona manta rays amidst their snorkeling journey is an unforgettable spectacle. Watching these peaceful behemoths glide effortlessly is a sight to behold, enhanced by our expert captains and in-water guide’s efforts to ensure the best possible observation experience.

We’re a family-operated enterprise that takes immense pride in stressing the significance of conserving our earth, seas, wildlife, and interpersonal relationships.

  • Knows how to swim & snorkel
  • Weigh less than 250lbs
  • Physically fit to climb up a boat ladder
  • 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.
  • Mantas are wild animals and we cannot guarantee their presence
Location
78-7138 Kaleiopapa St
Kaleiopapa Street
Please arrive on time! Address is 78-7138 Kaleiopapa Street. Look for "Hawaii Island and Ocean Tours & Kona Snorkel Tours" White Van near the Outrigger Hotel or boat launches. 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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Footprints550227
Mar 3, 2024
Incredible gentle giants with the best guides - Just got back from an amazing snorkel trip to see the manta rays! There were 6 different rays that came to visit. So incredible!! These gentle giants gave us an experience that is unparalleled. Captain Hollis, Shaelee, and Maddy were the greatest of guides. Corny jokes, great tips, and ultimate safety! They know exactly what is going on all the time and make the experience so easy. Mahalo ladies! This company rocks! ♥️
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Soyunp477
Dec 4, 2023
Safe, fun, beautiful experience with friends - It was so much fun and beautiful to see mackerels and rays swimming near a board. I was afraid to get into night ocean. But the crew were so nice to guide us how to wear wetsuit, hold a board, and get back safely. Thank you all for your help.
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Lisa_l
Jun 19, 2023
Best trip every - The crew was amazing captain Scott was great he did both are trips this weekend he was amazing the adventures we just amazing would recommend to anyone wanting a one in a life time adventures
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George_b
Jun 9, 2023
Rays were only inches... - Rays were only inches from us. We could see into their eyes. We had eight of them swarming around us.
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Brenda_t
May 13, 2023
We had an amazing time.... - We had an amazing time. We were a group of 7 on senior trip. We had a couple that were nervous and the workers helped them out. Would Recommend going!
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Irina_a
Apr 6, 2023
Must do adventure! - Amazing snorkeling experience with breathtaking manta rays! Make sure to wear a wet suit to stay warm, be capable to comfortably swim and snorkel to be able to relax and enjoy this unforgettable experience! The boat ride there and back may be bumpy and splashy, but fun!
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Oliver_k
Mar 30, 2023
Must-do in Hawaii! - This was one of the most spectacular things we have done. Hunter and Danielle did a wonderful job answering every question and making the event unforgettable! We can only recommend this to everyone!
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Hannah_d
Mar 26, 2023
Must do in Kona! - We did the 7pm tour and saw 10+ rays doing backflips! It was an amazing experience! The tour started off with fitting wetsuits since it gets cold when you’re floating in the water without much movement for 30+ mins, then we boarded a speedboat. It was my first time on a speedboat and boy was it fast! We had to hold on tightly so we don’t fall. It was a bit of a bumpy ride so beware if you’re prone to seasickness. However, the ride was only 15-20min. Once we arrived at the location, we were given snorkeling equipments, and jumped into the water with a pool noodle so our legs would be floating as well to not bother or harm the rays. A few of us felt a little seasickness while in the water but it wasn’t severe.
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Arthur_b
Feb 26, 2023
Floating with the manta rays - This was a good boat ride,our first experience with manta rays,we got to see at least 4. speed boat ride was awesome loved the little jumps would go again
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Larimee_t
Mar 18, 2023
Didn't go exposed to... - Didn't go exposed to covid. Not sure if I will get a refund. I talked to them and sent message. They did not make it clear if I would get refunded
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