Manta Ray Snorkeling: Big Island Adventure

Experience the thrill of snorkeling with Giant Oceanic Manta Rays on a breathtaking sunset cruise. Savor hot cocoa as you sail back to the harbor. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Iruka Hawaii Dolphin and Manta Tours - Experience an unforgettable manta ray snorkel adventure with Iruka Hawaii at sunset or beneath the stars. Departing from Honokohau Harbor, board the speedboat KIBOU and explore the stunning Kona coast!
    After the sun sets, prepare to visit Manta Ray Heaven, a location accessible only by boat. Special submerged…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Free Go Pro photos from our crew!
What's Not Included
  • Wet suits are available for rent $10/adult and $5/child.
Additional Information

Experience a unique chance to snorkel alongside Giant Oceanic Manta Rays in their natural environment on the Big Island! Delight in the stunning Big Island sunset as the tour cruises to the premier Kona Manta Ray snorkeling location. After swimming with the manta rays, unwind with a cup of hot cocoa on the return journey to the harbor. Reserve your…

Location
Iruka Hawaii Dolphin and Manta Tours
Kealakehe Parkway
Iruka Hawaii Dolphin & Manta Tours Slip A-17 Honokohau Small Boat Harbor 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona HI 96740 USA Please meet us at the Iruka Hawaii booth located at Slip A-17 at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor for check-in.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Patrick_m
Feb 13, 2026
Easy and simple to get... - Easy and simple to get the the vehicle! We were running really late for pick up but it was not an issue at all!
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Joshg661
Feb 1, 2026
Beautiful evening with great views of the rays! - Awesome crew and awesome time! Met at docks, got suited up and they even had prescription scuba goggles. 30 min boat ride each way and then jumped in the water to watch the rays!
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Dawn
Jan 24, 2026
Pure Magic - Pure magic! Night snorkeling with the manta rays in Kona was unreal—graceful giants gliding right beneath us The best part? Lena, Eric, and Diego were an absolute blast and made the whole experience feel fun, easy, and unforgettable. A must-do Big Island adventure!
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James_k
Jan 23, 2026
Boat was comfortable and... - Boat was comfortable and crew was well experienced and made it a safe a fun trip. Saw plenty of manta rays. Highly recommend
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Normadd7764bg
Jan 22, 2026
No swimming experience needed - We had the best time with captain Amy and nick. We told them from the beginning that we couldn’t swim and they were so amazing with taking care of us. Gave us details instructions about the whole process. Not only that but Nick was so helpful getting our group off and up on the boat when we were in the ocean. He was patient with us and our inability to do somethings.. i would definitely recommend them and will book again when i return.
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Sophie
Jan 21, 2026
Such an amazing experience! - This was an absolutley amazing experience! Highly recommend!! The captain and crew, Mitch, Madi, Diego and Tamae were so fun and attentive and educational. Super fun crew! They really made this trip what it was. Not to mention the fabulous set up they have to allow us to have an up close and very personal experience with these beautiful sentient beings, the Manta Rays. AMAZING!!! We had multiple encounters with them as they rotated from boat to boat to feed. My travel partner and her daughter who is 7 had such a great time too. If your kids are adventurous this is such a magical experience. I’ve wanted to do this for a very long time and I’m so glad it finally became a reality. Will definitely book another trip.
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Moec440
Jan 17, 2026
Friggin awesome dude! - This experience was AWESOME!! As soon as I put my face in the water and saw that I was inches away from one of these majestic rays I started laughing out loud! Through my snorkel! I did that several times because I was overcome with joy. They were SO close, graceful, and HUGE. The crew were great, helpful and informative. Thanks also to our Captain who bore an incredible likeness to "Spicoli" Thanks Brah!
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Readyted_e
Jan 8, 2026
Highly Recommend! - Wife and I went on a night snorkel trip to see manta rays in Kona. Trip was amazing, especially because the crew (Trev, Madi, Nick, and Diego) were so fun, helpful, and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend to anyone traveling to Hawaii!
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Cindy_b
Feb 7, 2026
We finally did the tour... - We finally did the tour after 2 rebookings, due to strong ocean conditions. You have to be able to swim, as you’re jumping into the water from the boat and swimming out to the platforms. Definitely take anti nausea medicine and rent/bring a wetsuit. The Manta Rays are beautiful creatures are glad we experienced them!
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833erickac
Jan 10, 2026
New Year’s Day experience! - Please don’t be like me and show up 15 min before departure time! Show up with minimum 30 min ahead of time. It takes time to check in, pay for additives, get wet suits on, get your gear, and load on. The girl workers were a bit rushed and frustrated with me in their tone at my arrival but honestly that’s kind of my fault. It just left me feeling a bit low for the experience as I did it solo. The bait ride itself was wonderful, the guy who gave us instructions and the rundown was funny and easy to follow his instructions. The water was so cold even with a wet suit and it gets colder as the sun sets so please bring warm clothes and a towel! They provide hot chocolate after which was nice! And one of the workers films some footage on go pro that she can airdrop to you and just leave whatever tip you would like! Overall a cool experience but honestly you get tired, cold, and bit sea sick after a while in the water! lol at least I did! The staff was knowledgeable and efficient and I felt safe with them! Really something you should do once in your life!
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From $125
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).