Manta Ray Snorkeling: Kona Coast Adventure

Experience the breathtaking beauty of manta rays on the Kona Coast of Hawaii. Snorkel with these extraordinary creatures as they feed on plankton under underwater lights. Includes drinks, snacks, and snorkel gear.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 74 Kealakehe Pkwy - approximately a 2-hour journey. Accommodates up to 16 passengers on a 32ft Zodiac. Captain Kris Henry, a highly skilled professional with extensive experience, will be at the helm. Check-in is at Honokohau Harbor, where wetsuits, snorkel gear, and flotation devices are provided. Our company does not charge for wetsuits….
What's Included
  • Wet Suits
  • Snacks
  • Snorkel Gear, Flotation Devices
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Towel and Warm clothes such as sweater or windbreaker.
Additional Information

The Kona Coast in Hawaii is renowned globally as the prime location for observing manta rays post-sunset. On this approximately two-hour snorkeling excursion, accompanied by an informed guide, you’ll witness these remarkable beings feasting on abundant plankton drawn by the glow of subaquatic lights. Boasting wingspans that can extend over 20 feet (6…

Location
74 Kealakehe Pkwy
Kealakehe Parkway
NORTH SIDE OF HONOKOHAU HARBOR AT BATHROOMS / PAVILLION MANTA BOAT DIRECTIONS
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gary_s
Dec 28, 2025
What an amazing experience! - Kris and Tori were great. Picked the right spot for us and we saw a lot of mantas! They shared that leaving from where we did, we had a legit choice of two locations. If we had chosen a tour that started to the south they would not have been able to go to a more northern spot because it would have been too long a ride. Tori was super helpful with a few of the guests who got seasick; she really took care of them and helped them settle. I had a GoPro with me and she offered to take it under the platform for some different angles.
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498dmitrig
Dec 26, 2025
Fantastic event highly recommended - It was absolutely fantastic event, highly recommended. Incredible to see Manta rays so close and naturally. Kris and his team are very professional and friendly. Thx for letting this happen.
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Pranay_d
Dec 25, 2025
Best Manta Ray experience - Awesome experience with Chris and Torri from Ocean Adventures. They had the whole trip planned well, no rush experience giving enough time.
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Heidi_f
Nov 5, 2025
Family experience - Small Manta Ray boat tour was the way to go. My whole family had the greatest time. Small group made it feel personable. Highly recommend!
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Jenna_l
Oct 20, 2025
Absolutely recommend! - We had an incredible time- unique experience and totally worth it. Leaving at sunset helps get over any qualms about being in the water in the dark.
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Jenna_m
Sep 24, 2025
Highight of our Family Vacation - What an amazing experience! Definitely add this to your list of things to do while visiting Kona. Captain Kris and his crew were fantastic, helpful, and I felt completely safe the entire time. My teenagers said this was the highlight of our family vacation they will always remember!
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Terry_w
Sep 17, 2025
A Must Do Tour - Fantastic experience. Manta Rays came within inches of us. A must do tour on the Big Island. Kris and crew were great!
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Ward_b
Sep 16, 2025
Manta Ray Joy- Don't Miss This !! - We loved the entire experience; from meeting Chris to enjoying his description of what to expect, and seeing the mantas swoop and glide around us. The small group experience was fantastic and more than what we expected. The entire crew was great, helped getting everybody into the water and provided a safe experience. We saw beautiful mantas from the time we arrived until we left the bay. Thanks to Chris and all.
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Edward_t
Sep 2, 2025
Spectacular snorkeling experience. - Chris, boat captain, and right hand Gary, in the water guide, were wonderful. We arrived at the southern later than most other boats, left the site last, and were marveled with a handful of mantas. Much like video reels, the mantas swooped inches in front, flipped and came back again. Very highly recommended host and trip.
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Elizabeth_m
Nov 12, 2025
Don’t use this company. - This experience is for people in great physical condition only!!! And make sure to read the hidden limitations under the “additional information” tab, which is where they list their weight limit, physical limitations, and accessibility information. In my case, I did not read the somewhat hidden information, not realizing that the “additional information” on a separate page was actually vital information. The company rented me a wetsuit, put me into the wetsuit, let me board the boat, took me on a 20 minute ride to the location, and then figured out I wouldn’t be able to get in the water. All of this after the staff (including the Captain) heard I was slightly disabled, saw my size, confirmed I had signed the waiver (which stated nothing about limitations) and helped me onto the boat. Had the crew and captain said at the onset that I did not meet their weight and physical requirements and offered me a partial refund, I would have been saddened but understood, taken the refund, and walked away. But, they rented me the wetsuit, put me on the boat, and let me think I’d be doing this bucket list item, then pulled it away at the last minute. The company, when I asked afterward for a refund, basically said no, that it was my fault because I booked the experience.
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From $123
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).