Manta Ray Night Snorkeling: Unique Nighttime Adventure in Kailua-Kona with Majestic Creatures

Evening Adventure: Breaking from the norm of daylight snorkeling trips, your tour provides the rare chance to see the grand manta rays after sunset. This distinctive experience enables you to watch these elegant animals in their natural environment during their feeding hours.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Honokohau Harbor public restrooms (south harbor) - Snorkel over manta rays on the guided snorkeling experience off the coast of big island. Take a short cruise to the snorkel site as the sun begins to set and pause to watch a spectacular sundown before jumping in to swim among massive manta Ray in their natural setting. Back onboard. Enjoy snacks, drinks and use of onboard washroom.
    Round trip transport and equipment is included.
What's Included
  • Snorkeling gear included
  • Guidance from professional guide
  • Complimentary light refreshments and bottled water
  • Enjoy live commentary during the tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Location
Honokohau Harbor public restrooms (south harbor)
After turning into the harbor, Follow the road just abut 1/4 mile until you see a small public bathroom with a red roof building to the right. Meet crew in front of the bathroom.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lindseybf2267ss
Sep 4, 2024
Best Manta Ray Snorkeling on Kona - It was my first time snorkeling (I was terrified). The captain Kelly and the deck crew made me feel so safe and comfortable throughout the entire experience. While in the water Elayo offered so many fun facts about the manta rays and was eager to answer any of our questions. I felt safe and comfortable my entire experience and ended up having so much fun! They knew the perfect time and location for the Manta rays and we ended up seeing over 8!
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Louise_d
Sep 3, 2024
My bucket list tour option on the Big Island - Amazing...don't leave the big island without doing this! Kona Boat tours was a smaller operator, smaller group, more personalised experience. Loved it!
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Pamela_b
Sep 3, 2024
Amazing mantas! - Manta rays are so beautiful and majestic. I had such a fun time watching them. This tour was great! Short boat ride to the site. It was a bit choppy, so definitely take nausea meds if needed. When we got to the site, it’s just a very short swim to the lightboards. Bryce and Elayo did a great job making sure everyone is ok. Will definitely do it again!
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Jennifer_y
Sep 3, 2024
Manta ray beauties - Amazing experience, the manta rays were so beautiful! Bryce and Elote (sorry about the spelling) were so fun, knowledgeable, and comforting. I am not a strong swimmer and the Pacific Ocean is pretty intimidating for a novice swimmer but the guys took care of me and made me feel safe and comfortable! Thank you for the memorable experience!
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Paulinecn6960bv
Sep 1, 2024
Definitely coming back !! - Wow I was seriously so blown away with this experience. This was my first time snorkeling with Manta Rays and it was a life changing moment. The captain Kelly and his deck crew Elayo and Keanu were all so knowledgeable and made us feel really comfortable especially being our first time. The boat ride was about a 25 minute cruise while you gaze at the stars and soak in the breeze. Once we got to the site, they were super helpful with getting us set up with floaties to float properly on the rim of the water while we stared down at the enormous manta rays playing in the water beneath us. Thank you so much to Kelly and his crew for curating such a special memory for my friends and I! We will definitely be back!!
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Pamela_s
Sep 1, 2024
Best excursion experience - this the most incredible experience! The manta rays swim right up to you and perform. We also saw dolphins and sand sharks which was so amazing!!! The tour guides were hilarious and really made sure to share their knowledge and keep you safe!
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Lexi_c
Aug 31, 2024
Must do activity! - Swimming with the manta rays was an awesome experience! We were so close to the rays and out in the water for a great amount of time. The team was knowledgeable and very funny which made the adventure even more valuable. Money well spent!
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Bella_a
Aug 31, 2024
10/10 would do again - So fun, crew was fun and entertaining,felt safe, you might be nervous but once you jump in its so worth it!
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Jacky_b
Aug 31, 2024
Amazing - It was just amazing. Bit weird meeting by some (closed) restrooms as the sun was going down - just a small group of tourists milling about checking with each other that they were in the right place for a bit - but the trip itself was excellent and the manta rays absolutely stunning.
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M246vverical
Aug 31, 2024
i loved this experience! - it was amazing! Captain Kelly and Elayo did an amazing job. Everything went so smoothly, I really felt we were in good hands. I also enjoyed that they were so knowledgeable about the manta rays, it made it all that more special getting to know about these incredible creatures. i highly recommend choosing this company if you’re thinking about doing a tour!
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