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Kailua-Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure 2.5 hr

TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10

Very goodTop 10% in Big Island of Hawaii

1,495 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Watch manta rays feed after dark on a 150-minute Kailua-Kona snorkeling adventure with a guide, gear, and light refreshments.

About this tour

As darkness settles over the water, manta rays glide through the sea to feed. This nighttime snorkeling adventure from Kailua-Kona offers a rare chance to watch these graceful creatures in their natural habitat during their feeding time.

The experience lasts 150 minutes and includes a professional guide, live commentary on board, and light refreshments such as snacks and bottled water. For the snorkeling option, gear, a jacket-style wetsuit top, and a flotation device are provided. Meet the crew at the harbor in front of the red-roofed public bathroom, about a quarter mile along the road after you turn into the harbor. Call at least 12 hours before departure in case the tour time has changed.

Bring a towel and something warm for the ride back; towels are not provided. Hotel transportation is not included. Choose this Kailua-Kona manta ray night snorkeling adventure for an unforgettable look at the ocean after dark, and get ready to watch these remarkable animals move through the water.

Highlights

  • Watch graceful manta rays feed in their natural habitat after dark
  • Snorkel at night with gear, a wetsuit top, and flotation device
  • Hear live commentary from a professional guide

What's included

Included

  • Snorkeling gear for the snorkeling option
  • Jacket-style wetsuit top for the snorkeling option
  • Flotation device for the snorkeling option
  • Professional guide
  • Light refreshments, including snacks and bottled water
  • Live commentary on board

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Towels

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Important information

  • Meet the crew in front of the red-roofed public bathroom at the harbor, about a quarter mile along the road after turning into the harbor
  • Call at least 12 hours before the tour in case the time has changed
  • Bring a towel and warm clothing for the ride back
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.89 on Viator and 4.80 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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  • 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 8.6. Top 10% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 10% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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