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Kailua-Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure 2 hr
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- Big Island of Hawaii
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Float above the water in Kailua-Kona as manta rays glide below on a guided night snorkel with gear and a shorty wetsuit provided.
About this tour
As darkness settles over the Kona coast, the ocean becomes a stage for one of Hawaii’s most memorable wildlife encounters. On this Kailua-Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure, float at the surface and watch manta rays glide beneath you in the glow of the water.
The approximately 120-minute outing visits the Manta Heaven viewing area. A certified in-water guide and lifeguard leads the experience, while snorkeling equipment and a shorty wetsuit help you get ready to enter the water. With a maximum group size of 18, you can focus on the movement below and hear about manta rays and their habitat from your guides. Manta rays are wild animals, so sightings are not guaranteed; the provider may offer another outing on a different night, subject to its policy and availability.
Basic swimming skills and previous snorkeling experience are required, and guests must be able to climb a boat ladder independently and understand English safety instructions. Meet at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor and confirm your check-in time with the provider. Choose this Kailua-Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel for a close-up look at the ocean after dark.
Highlights
- Float beneath the night sky as manta rays glide through the water
- Visit the Manta Heaven viewing area
- Learn about manta rays and their habitat from certified guides
What's included
Included
- Certified in-water guide and lifeguard
- Snorkeling equipment
- Shorty wetsuit
Not included
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Prescription snorkel mask
Ratings on each provider
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Viator
3.89 / 5 · 9 reviews
Important information
- Basic swimming skills and previous snorkeling experience are required
- Guests must understand English verbal instructions and safety briefings
- Guests must be able to climb a boat ladder independently
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, pregnancy, or physical or mobility restrictions
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- Contact the provider to confirm check-in time; check-in may be up to 40 minutes before departure
- Contact the provider about requesting a life jacket
- Manta sightings are not guaranteed; no refund is offered if mantas are not seen
- A return trip may be available on another night, subject to the provider's policy and seat availability
- Meeting point: Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, Kailua-Kona
- Service animals are allowed; nearby public transportation is available
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 120 minutes.
Are manta rays guaranteed?
No. Manta rays are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. If none appear, a return trip may be available on another night, subject to the provider's policy and seat availability.
What should I know before snorkeling?
Basic swimming skills and previous snorkeling experience are required. Guests must understand English safety instructions and climb a boat ladder independently.
What equipment is provided?
Snorkeling equipment and a shorty wetsuit are provided. Prescription snorkel masks are excluded.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor in Kailua-Kona. Confirm your check-in time with the provider; it may be up to 40 minutes before departure.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.89 from 9 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.
How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- 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 6.6.
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