Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure

4.8 (497 reviews) Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Duration1h 25m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 26 travelers

Overview

What Makes your Manta Ray Night Snorkel Unique
One of the only places on Earth to snorkel with manta rays at night—in their natural habitat

Small group size (maximum 17 guests) for a personal, uncrowded experience—unlike other boats carrying 40–60 people

Quick 3–5 minute boat ride from the harbor to the manta site (not 30 minutes each way like many other operators)

Industry-leading light system with over 150,000 lumens of blue dive lights, attracting more plankton and increasing manta activity

Custom light boards designed to keep you comfortably floating while mantas glide inches below

Later tour times available, which statistically have fewer boats and more mantas

Manta Guarantee — If no manta rays are seen, direct booking guests can rebook for free until they do (subject to availability)

Staffed by a licensed captain, certified lifeguard, and trained swim guide for safety

Run by a local, family-owned company that values education, conservation, and sharing the spirit of aloha

What's included

  • Gear (mask, snorkel)
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Gratuity

What to expect

  1. Keauhou
    1h
    Please arrive on time for the start of your scheduled tour.
    40 minutes is allocated to prepare guests before going out on the boat.
    Short 4 min boat ride to the snorkel destination
    Snorkel time is 20-30 minutes.

    Our experienced Captains, swim guides & lifeguards are stationed at the viewing site, with light board, underwater dive lights, & dancing rays anticipating your arrival. All guides are highly knowledgeable, full of interesting facts & lifeguard/CPR certified. 13 persons ensures your safety & extra personal attention as needed.

    You will float on the surface of the water, snorkeling, while holding on to our custom light board for up to 30 minutes. The light board attracts plankton, and in turn the manta rays enjoy swimming close by in order to scoop up the concentrated accumulation of food in the lights below you.

    Prescription snorkel masks are NOT available.

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Knows how to swim & snorkel
  • Weigh less than 3000lbs
  • Physically fit to climb up a boat ladder
  • Basic swimming skills are required Previous snorkeling experience is required Guests must be able to independently climb up a boat ladder Guest must be able to converse in English to understand verbal instructions and safety briefings Your safety is our priority! If you or anyone in your group would like a lifejacket please contact our reservation line.
  • Mantas are wild animals and we cannot guarantee their presence

Cancellation policy

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

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