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Kailua-Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 44% in Big Island of Hawaii

614 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Snorkel in the Big Island’s nighttime waters on a Kailua-Kona tour with a chance to see giant manta rays and hot cocoa on the return.

About this tour

As darkness settles over the Big Island, head into the ocean for a chance to see giant manta rays in their natural habitat. This 2-hour Kailua-Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour pairs an unforgettable nighttime setting with guidance from the crew and snorkeling equipment.

Choose a ticket that matches your comfort in the water. Confident swimmers should feel at ease floating in the open ocean at night, while the beginner option is intended for guests with little or no snorkeling experience or those who feel less comfortable swimming after dark. Follow the crew’s instructions as you float and watch for manta rays; sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed. On the ride back to the harbor, enjoy hot cocoa.

Meet at the Iruka Hawaii booth at Slip A-17 in Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, with check-in beginning 30 minutes before departure. Select-hotel pickup is available by request for the 5:30 p.m. sunset tour for a small fee. Book your Kailua-Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour and experience the Big Island’s ocean after dark.

Highlights

  • Snorkel in the ocean at night in search of giant manta rays
  • Float alongside the crew and follow their guidance
  • Warm up with hot cocoa on the return to the harbor

What's included

Included

  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Hot cocoa on the return to the harbor

Not included

  • Wetsuit rental: $10 per adult and $5 per child
  • GoPro photos from the crew are free when available, but not guaranteed
  • Hotel pickup is available upon request for the 5:30 p.m. sunset tour for a small fee

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Important information

  • Meet at the Iruka Hawaii booth, Slip A-17, Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, Kailua-Kona
  • Check-in begins 30 minutes before the scheduled tour
  • Choose a ticket based on swimming ability; confident swimmers should be comfortable in the open ocean at night
  • Beginner snorkelers may join if they have little or no snorkeling experience or are uncomfortable swimming in the open ocean at night
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  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Manta ray sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the Iruka Hawaii booth at Slip A-17, Honokohau Small Boat Harbor. Check-in starts 30 minutes before your tour.

Is hotel pickup available?

Pickup from select hotels is available for the 5:30 p.m. sunset tour for a small fee. Request it by calling the office.

Do I need snorkeling experience?

No. Beginner snorkelers can choose the beginner ticket, while confident swimmers should be comfortable in the open ocean at night.

Are manta Ray sightings guaranteed?

No. Manta rays are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Are wetsuits included?

No. Wetsuits are available to rent for $10 per adult and $5 per child.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.81 on Viator and 4.70 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • 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 7.4. Top 44% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 44% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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