Manta Ray Tour: Sunset Snorkeling Adventure

Experience the thrill of swimming with majestic Manta Rays on a sunset tour in Kailua-Kona. Join us for a top 10 activity of a lifetime!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Garden Eel Cove / Manta Heaven - Embark on a voyage that transforms the night into a realm of enchantment with our Nightly Manta Ray snorkel experience. Rated as one of the top aquatic adventures in the world, it is truly a “bucket-list” once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our Nightly Manta Ray snorkel is a portal to a realm rarely witnessed by human…
What's Included
  • Hot Cocoa
  • Hot Tea
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Wetsuit
Additional Information

Join us for an exhilarating sunset Manta Ray Tour, ranked among the top 10 must-do activities in a lifetime. Check-in will be at our in-water slip (G-8), where our crew will provide a safety briefing for both the boat and the water with the Manta Rays. Enjoy a pleasant 10-15 minute ride to one of two snorkeling destinations. Upon arrival, you’ll spend…

Location
Hawaii Marine Life Charters
Kealakehe Parkway
Hawaii Marine Life Charters and check-in area are located at Honokohau Harbor slip G-8. We are reached from both north and south of Kailua-Kona via Queen Kaahumanu Highway (Hwy 19). TAKE YOUR THIRD RIGHT AT BROWN RESTROOMS WITH RED ROOF, LOOK FOR OUR WHITE VAN AND ORANGE SLIP SIGN ON YOUR RIGHT
Cancellation Policy

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

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Melissanr1738bb
May 5, 2025
Must Do! - Amazing tour! Highly recommend, Manta’s were beautiful. Capt and crew were great. Do it you won’t regret it! Once in a lifetime experience!
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Emjaysmi
May 2, 2025
Fantastic manta ray experience! - Excellent experience for all ages. Brian and Moana were professional, knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a great time!
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E3341mtjohns
Apr 25, 2025
An excellent experience. - Captain Bryan delivered a tremendous experience. After a brief trip to the site we joined up with several tour operators and waited briefly for the action to begin. We were provided with new and excellent snorkel gear and short wetsuits. We given a good brief on the manta rays and then headed into the water. What we saw up close exceeded expectations. Manta rays swimming within inches of us bobbing observers. After a good period of viewing, we boarded the boat, handed over the borrowed gear, and had hot chocolate for the trip back to the harbor. It was an excellent adventure. I would recommend Captain Bryan and Hawaii Marine Life Charters.
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Michael_w
Apr 9, 2025
An amazing adventure! - The weather didn't perfectly cooperate with us, so the trip out to the cove was a little sporty. Brian did an expert job of steering us through it. Some thought the "rollercoaster school bus" was fun but others had a little bit of a problem with nerves or seasickness. It took a while to see our first manta ray but Moana kept on it and we eventually saw two before we had to go in. They were so majestic and amazing. The trip home was much easier and the hot chocolate really hit the spot! Overall the crew was amazing and the experience was an adventure that we'll always remember.
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Rebecca_t
Apr 7, 2025
Amazing Experience! - This was a highlight of our time on the Big Island! We had so many manta rays swim right up to our board and do flips. We even got some cool GoPro videos from the friendly crew. There were big charters out in the cove but it was much nicer with a small group of people. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to swim with the mantas!
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748lisaj
Apr 5, 2025
Breathtaking Manta! Best tour ever! - We booked the Manta sunset tour. It was amazing! It is hard to explain the beauty and grace of the manta. They provided all we needed, wet suits, masks and snorkels. Our guide was with us in the water and explained everything in detail. We all felt very comfortable, even though it was at night, any fear left as we saw our first manta! Wonderful and so glad we did this tour! Thanks! Hope to see you on our next trip to Hawaii. Mahalo
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Cowtownpilot
Feb 9, 2025
Best Tour Ever —> #1 crew - Brian and crew are top notch. They take time to make sure everyone is well taken care of. Do not miss out on the night manta ray tour. It’s truly a one of a kind experience and Hawaii Marine Life Tours will go out of their way to make sure you get the most out of it. After you book be sure and read the email confirmation so that you know where to meet the crew and boat.
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F2916entravisb
Dec 30, 2024
Best experience ever!! - Brian and Krista were amazing in our Manta Ray evening snorkel. It was such an awe-inspiring experience for my whole family, and certainly something we will never forget! They were professional, Krista taught us all about the manta rays, and Brian got us through the big swells quickly without beating us up. They were both so nice and treated everyone with respect and kindness. If I ever get the chance to come to Kona again, I will definitely be booking another trip with Hawaiian Marine Life Charters!!
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Sarahfv2447rs
Dec 26, 2024
A Must-Do On the Big Island! - This was a very special experience for us. Brian provides snacks and hot cocoa at the end (much appreciated)! This is a great option for people who want a more low-key, intimate experience as the boats are smaller and have only a few people on each. They also airdrop videos and photos of the mantas after the tour, which was an appreciated surprise. Great tour and would do again!
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Connord583
Dec 23, 2024
Manta Rays—a must-do activity in Kona - The Manta Rays were an incredible experience, definitely worth seeing! We would recommend leaving during the sunset so you can enjoy a beautiful, relatively short ride to the mantas. Our crew was professional, fun, and skilled in delivering the experience, we'd be happy to recommend them to others.
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From $95
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).