Manta Ray Night Snorkel: Unforgettable Close Encounter

Experience the thrill of a Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona. Join our expert guides for a short boat ride to the perfect viewing location and enjoy an unforgettable close encounter with these magnificent creatures.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St - Important! The start time listed is for check-in, not departure. Please avoid arriving early. This tour offers two meeting points. Ensure you review all tour details before booking, as it may not be suitable for everyone.
    1st: Check in at our store. Receive gear, a boarding pass, and directions to the bay.
    2nd: Board the…
What's Included
  • Manta Ray Night Snorkel or Ride Along (based on option selected)
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • Towels
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Gratuities
  • Private Tour
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Our location provides one of the world’s top manta ray viewing experiences, just a short five-minute boat ride from the snorkeling site. With the use of advanced viewing technology, our skilled in-water team safely guides guests through the bay for an unforgettable interaction with these amazing creatures.
We offer three ticket options to suit different…

Location
Dolphin Discoveries- Snorkel Tour Check-in and Boutique
Ali‘i Drive
*1ST* Check in: “Dolphin Discoveries- Snorkel Tour Check-in and Boutique”. Located inside the courtyard behind Tropics, KTA & Bianelli's. *2ND* you will drive to Keauhou Bay. If you Uber/Lyft, schedule 2 stops in the app.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Andrew_d
Jan 16, 2026
Simply Amazing! - An amazing experience with an awesome crew. Worth every dollar. You'll likely see all kinds of ocean wildlife including the Manta Rays.
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Extraordinary578147
Jan 14, 2026
A totally unique experience. - If you are looking for a very unique experience, this is one! This is done at night just off the shore, so there isn't a long boat ride. The trip consists of holding on to what is essentially a surfboard with grab rails and three lights that shine down into the water. The Manta Rays are harmless with no stingers to fear and feed on the plankton that the lighting attracts. Once you get used to seeing these animals up close (like six inches close) it's fascinating! We had one ray with about a six foot wing span brush against several times. It would be great for kids if they are somewhat brave.
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Joseph_g
Jan 13, 2026
Manta Ray night snorkel - Future travelers should be familiar with snorkeling in the ocean and be familiar with the equipment.
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Venture30081582878
Jan 11, 2026
Just do it! - This was amazing and absolutely worth the price. The captain and crew worked so hard to help, educate and keep us AND the mantas safe. The experience itself is outstanding! It's unbelievable how close the mantas swim to you and almost make you feel like they're personally welcoming you to their island. They're so graceful and beautiful. Can't recommend it highly enough!
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Daniel_d
Jan 11, 2026
Super cool experience - Great operator. Very clear instructions, efficient operations, they know where to go to see the rays and provide info about the animals. However, we only got 20 minutes in the water, not 30.
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Deryn_m
Jan 10, 2026
Great crew, fabulous experience. - This was an amazing experience. Well worth it. I wasn’t sure if my kids would be brave enough to get in the water at night and one decided she wasn’t into it. The crew graciously agreed to let her stay in the boat so I could still experience these majestic creatures. If you’re at all considering this trip you should go for it. Our guides were excellent and Big Sxx (lol) was very knowledgeable and informative.
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Susmita_d
Jan 10, 2026
Awesome Lifetime Experience - This was one of the best experiences I have had so far. As soon as we jumped in the water, we started seeing the Manta Rays. They came up so close, touching us and doing barrel rolls. We saw 4-5 rays at a time and in total 8-9 rays throughout our time in the water. The crew was extremely helpful in getting you in and out of the water and also taking care that you’re in place with the board and your noodle under your feet. It was my birthday night and this experience made it worth it!
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O8295wujeffh
Jan 11, 2026
Manta Ray night swim - Fun to see the manta rays up close and at night. Tips: 1. Take a bag with towels to the boat. They store so you have after swim. 2. Rent a gopro to capture the experience. Easy to use when rented from tour company.
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Kelly_m
Jan 13, 2026
Just ok - It's just like fishing sometimes you barley catch anything. (See anything) or just needed more time. Staff was nice enough, although they embellished about the mantas being all around on the snorkle tour.
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Dawn_h
Jan 12, 2026
The amount of time in the... - The amount of time in the water is less than 30 minutes. Staff did not do any instruction about snorkeling -(something neither of us has done). Not worth the cost. Would likely had more fun doing a daytime snorkel on our own.
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From $34
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).