Wonderful manta ray experience - Amazing!! This was a magical experience. Wet suit tops are supplied and they really helped keep us warm in the water. The rays would swim inches from our bodies. You could hear squeals (thru the snorkels) from all the different groups visiting the spot.

The Best Night Manta Snorkel Experience – Hawaiian Adventures! - I had an amazing experience with Hawaiian Adventures on their night manta snorkel! I’ve done this trip with other providers before, and they are by far the best I’ve gone with. Their crew was professional, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about the mantas, ensuring both guest safety and a respectful, educational experience with these incredible creatures. Our guide, Pam, was absolutely fantastic—she made sure everyone felt comfortable in the water and helped us get the most out of the experience. Captain Andrew and crew member Olivia were also outstanding. Olivia’s pre-snorkel briefing was informative and engaging, setting the stage for an unforgettable encounter. What really stood out was how incredibly patient and reassuring the crew was with guests who were nervous about being in the water at night or apprehensive about being so close to the mantas. They took extra time to ensure everyone felt safe, comfortable, and confident, making the experience enjoyable for all. Being in the water with the mantas was nothing short of magical, and I truly appreciated Hawaiian Adventures’ commitment to responsible wildlife interactions. If you’re visiting the Big Island, this is the company to book with!

Its so worth it! - There are no words to describe this incredible experience! Honestly we were a little scared of snorkeling in open water AT NIGHT with manta rays, but I will absolutely be doing this again. The mantra rays were stunning! Such graceful and beautiful creatures. The crew was so kind, informative and made us feel so safe. Even the night boat ride was fun! A friend recommended we do this saying, "it was an experience that changed my life!" I absolutely agree and will be doing this again. Try it - its so worth it!!

What a fabulous experience! - Wow!! I went on this excursion alone on Sept 9th at 7pm. There were a total of 14 attendees and four tour guides on board. I purchased my ticket on Groupon. I’m fairly comfortable in water but did have some hesitation going into the ocean at night. I am from the mid-west so this was an opportunity that I wanted to explore. I have done other excursions in the ocean during the daytime but for this I went alone, at night, and was unsure of what I was getting myself into. I am so glad that I did!! What amazing gentle beauties!! DID I SAY AMAZING??? This was something that I feel blessed to have been able to see with my own eyes! What beautiful and majestic creatures. They put on a dancing, swimming, and just showed off for us. The manta rays came right up to us. Literally 1/2 inch away from my body. My husband had no interest in going so I waxed and waned about going out by myself. If you are in the same position please go. I was very comfortable and this is truly worth it! The guides were very kind and even offered my husband to ride out with us. His comfort level is zero in the middle of the ocean and does not like to snorkel. He’d rather be on the beach in a float relaxing in the sun. I am glad that I decided to go and I’m am glad he did not come for a few reasons. Once we get out to the viewing point the boat is idle and there is a lot of rocking. He would have been very uncomfortable for the approx hour time frame we were out viewing the rays, loading and unloading back into the boat. He also would not have been able to see anything since we were at a minimum of 20 feet away from the boat. We made a plan, he dropped me off, ran some errands at the Walmart close by, hung out at a bar and watched some recaps of the earlier football games, found a Thai restaurant to order us food, and picked me up two hours later. Anyhoo…..This was an awesome opportunity to see something that was quite amazing. The tour guides were awesome! Thank you to the captain and Pam!! A few notes-if you are uncomfortable in the water or can not swim this is not for you. I would also recommend taking an anti nausea medication. I did not because I’m normally comfortable on boats but the rocking that occurs while loading and unloading was enough to make my stomach uncomfortable so I was wishing that I did. Take at least two towels to wrap up in and a thick pullover with a hood. The ride back is cold. Take a go pro/water proof phone case. There were no cons for me to list. Everyone was great, this entire experience was fantastic! The sunset boat ride into the ocean was gorgeous!! This experience was amazing. Everything was fantastic!! Thank you!!

Manta Ray Fun - We had a fabulous time on this excursion! The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. We saw 6 manta rays and they came so close to us. Complimentary soft drinks were provided and there was some warm water to rinse off with when you come back onto the boat. The only thing I wish could have been different was that there were no picture taking opportunities unless you brought a Go pro. It would be nice if some sort of group picture could be taken in the water!

Wonderful Experience - got to know manta “Tim” well - The crew was fabulously kind and communicative. They helped prepare our wet suit and snorkel equipment. They discussed with intimate knowledge the nature of the mantas. They helped us into the water and did all the work while we floated and watched 5 mantas come to and through our lighted bridge, gently flying in the water just missing our bodies. The manta “Tim” (every manta has a name) was especially fond of us. Thank you to the entire crew for a wonderful experience.

Excellent Night time manta snorkel with Hawaii Adventures - The night snorkel with Mantas was excellent. The HA crew (3+captain) were also excellent. They helped prep and guided all persons so that we knew what the process would be for entering the water. We were wondering how cold the water however, each person had a scuba top to help with the cooler water plus the excitement and the site of mantas looping just below us in the water made us forget about the water temp. 1. Excellent trip, well worth the cost 2. Crew is really good and working with everyone. Very knowledgeable on marine life. 3. You will be in the water 30-40 minutes. Your arms may get tired or stiff holding on to the handles of the floating light table. SO RELAX. Switch hands and rest one at a time. 4. Enjoy the scene. It is amazing. 4. DO use the WARM water shower/rinse hoses after the trip is done. That really gets any chill out of you. You will thank me afterward. 5. Dont forget cash for tips. Tips, they said, get split between the entire crew.

Friendly crew, awesome boat, unforgettable experience - We had such an amazing time. We saw 20+ manta rays and had crystal clear visibility - not your average night swim we’ve been told! The crew was so welcoming and friendly; they checked in routinely to make sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. The boat was spacious and made getting in/out of the water so easy. This tour is the only one that stays later so you have more time in the water and more mantas coming to you (since you’re the last light source of the evening)! Highly, highly recommend. Was the absolute highlight of our trip.

Life Changing Majesty!!! - A fantastic experience with an amazing crew who went out of their way to make us feel safe and informed. Olivia’s knowledge of Mantas in general and specifically the locals was outstanding! If you are prone to motion sickness then definitely take your favourite remedy prior to departure and sit towards the back of the shiny new boat. Take their advice and arrive hydrated. A warm jacket and dry towel are a must, especially after a hot shower at the front of the boat after your snorkel.

Hawaiian Adventures Manta Snorkel Tour cancelled on the day of our tour. - We took a gamble with this company based on the limited number of reviews they had (but they are all good, so we thought it would be ok)... Unfortunately that was a terrible mistake :( . We received a message from Hawaiian Adventures on the day of our tour saying they were cancelling because "we have not hit our guest minimum and tonights wind forecast is not predicting favorable conditions"... When I called them to ask about a refund, they just kept talking about bad winds, but we did get a refund. We had been out on another manta tour the night before, with stronger winds than what was forecast and there was no problems at all. Since this tour was now cancelled I reached out to 3 other places who advised they were fully booked that night and were still going out. Fortunately we managed to nab the final two seats on the tour we had previously gone out on. (and yes, there was like 8+ boats out the night that Hawaiian Adventures cancelled) I think its easy to see that the cancellation was just due to them not hitting their guest minimums and that was the reason for the cancellation. When 4 other companies are booked out (could have been more, I only spoke to 4), you have to wonder why this operator can't hit their minimums. The other thing I think is essential for everyone to know, is that when the tour operator cancels your booking on viator, you can't then leave feedback directly on the viator site. I had to create a support request to ask how I could leave feedback and they said the only way was to go to the trip advisor site, leave a review and it would be verified and imported into viator (eventually).. So I also wonder how many other people have had their tours cancelled, seen they can't leave feedback and just not dug deeper. Lesson learned.