Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkel | Small Group Experience

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we take you up close to Kona’s incredible manta rays—without the big crowds.

Our Night Manta Snorkel is designed to be personal, relaxed, and unforgettable. With just 12 guests max, you’ll enjoy plenty of space, personalized attention, and unbeatable front-row views of the manta action.

Once in the water, you’ll float effortlessly on the surface for 30–40 minutes while holding onto our custom light board. Its powerful lights attract plankton, which in turn draws the mantas in close. Before long, you’ll be watching these graceful giants glide and loop below you—an encounter you’ll never forget.

Requirements: To join, you must be comfortable in the water and able to float on the surface with the assistance of a waist flotation device. You don’t need to be an expert swimmer, but you should feel confident using a mask and snorkel.

What's included

Use of Wetsuit Tops
Manta Guarantee- Free return voucher if no mantas are seen
Snorkeling equipment
Professional Guide

Please bring towels and reusable water bottles
We do not provide prescription snorkel masks, please bring your own or rent one in advance
Gratuities for captain and crew
Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect

Experience Kona’s famous Night Manta Ray Snorkel on a small-group tour designed for a more personalized adventure. Meet us at Honokohau Harbor where we’ll get you fitted with wetsuit tops and flotation belts before setting off to the manta site. Enjoy a beautiful sunset from the boat along the way as we cruise the Kona Coast.

Once we arrive, our friendly crew will share fascinating facts about Kona’s manta rays and guide you into the water. You’ll float comfortably on the surface while holding onto a custom light board, which attracts plankton and in turn brings the manta rays right below you.

Spend approximately 30 minutes in the water watching these gentle giants feed and glide beneath you. Manta sightings are extremely consistent year-round, but as these are wild animals, in the rare chance no mantas are seen, we provide a complimentary return voucher so you can join us again.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your departure time. We will meet at the pavilion near the restroom on the north side of the harbor. Look for the building with the brown roof located between the two boat ramps.

End point

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your departure time. We will meet at the pavilion near the restroom on the north side of the harbor. Look for the building with the brown roof located between the two boat ramps.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guests must be comfortable in the water and have swimming experience.
Guests are required to independently climb the boat ladder to reboard the vessel.
This tour is not suitable for non-swimmers, guests with limited mobility, or those with back, heart, or other medical conditions that may affect participation.
This tour is not recommended for guests over 70 years old or weighing more than 275 lbs.

Cancellation policy

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

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