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Kailua Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel 1 hr

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 40% in Big Island of Hawaii

1,184 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Watch manta rays glide beneath the lights on a small-group Kailua Kona night snorkel, with a guide and a maximum of 12 passengers.

About this tour

As dusk settles over the Kona coast, manta rays gather beneath the water’s glow for an unforgettable underwater show. This small-group Kailua Kona manta ray night snorkel takes you to Manta Village, where you can watch the gentle giants glide and feed on plankton.

Depart from Keauhou Harbor for a short, approximately five-minute boat ride to the snorkel site. Your captain and guide share insights about Kona’s manta rays and explain the tour’s careful approach to wildlife encounters. In the water, hold onto a lightboard as flotation devices support your feet, keeping you comfortably positioned to watch the rays sweep and turn below. Snorkeling equipment, beverages, and an optional wetsuit are provided.

With no more than 12 passengers aboard, the experience offers a more intimate way to spend an evening on the water. Choose this Kailua Kona manta ray night snorkel for a close look at the rays while supporting a company that describes its approach as environmentally cautious. Meet at Keauhou Harbor 30 minutes before departure and get ready for a remarkable night beneath the surface.

Highlights

  • Watch manta rays glide and feed beneath illuminated waters
  • Snorkel at Manta Village, a short boat ride from Keauhou Harbor
  • Hold onto a lightboard while flotation devices support your feet
  • Learn about Kona’s manta rays and responsible wildlife viewing

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Optional wetsuit
  • Local taxes
  • Beverages

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from attractions
  • Towel

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Important information

  • Meet at Keauhou Harbor 30 minutes before departure
  • Look for a white van with lights near the boat dock; call if you cannot find it in the dark
  • Participants must be able to swim without a flotation device
  • Those unable to comfortably swim 25 yards in the ocean should book a boat ride-along and stay out of the water
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  • Children 7 and older may join if they can comfortably swim 25 yards in the ocean
  • A ticket is required for every passenger, whether or not they enter the water
  • Maximum weight is 280 pounds per traveler
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal or neck injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The US Coast Guard-certified boat carries a maximum of 12 passengers

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 60 minutes.

Where does the tour depart from?

Meet at Keauhou Harbor 30 minutes before departure.

How many passengers can join?

The US Coast Guard-certified boat is limited to 12 passengers.

Can children join the snorkel?

Children 7 and older are welcome if they can comfortably swim 25 yards in the ocean.

What swimming ability is required?

You must swim without a flotation device. If you cannot comfortably swim 25 yards in the ocean, you may ride along on the boat but should not enter the water.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.84 from 1,184 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.4. Top 40% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 40% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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