Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour

7.2

Average

28 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

Big Island of Hawaii
Updated November 4, 2026

Snorkel Kona’s waters after dark with a small group and watch for graceful manta rays on this 80-minute boat tour.

About this tour

As darkness settles over the Kona coast, slip into the water and watch for manta rays moving gracefully through the night. This small-group Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour welcomes up to 13 guests, with a quick 4-minute boat ride to the snorkel site.

Once there, snorkel with an in-water guide and observe these wild animals in their ocean habitat. The tour lasts 80 minutes and includes a wetsuit and snorkeling equipment. A captain and swim guide are on board, and the provider describes its crew as including a lifeguard. Manta ray sightings are not guaranteed, since the animals are wild.

Guests need basic swimming skills, previous snorkeling experience, and the ability to swim to the snorkel board and climb the boat ladder independently. English comprehension is required for safety instructions. If you’re ready for a close look at Kona’s nighttime marine life, book your Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour and prepare for an unforgettable ocean encounter.

Highlights

Watch graceful manta rays glide through the water after dark
Snorkel with an in-water guide and a small group
Reach the snorkel site on a short, 4-minute boat ride

What's included

Included

Wetsuit
Snorkeling equipment

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GetYourGuide

4.63 / 5 · 28 reviews

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Important information

Basic swimming skills and previous snorkeling experience are required
Guests must swim a short distance to the snorkel board and climb the boat ladder independently
Guests must understand English verbal instructions and safety briefings
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, during pregnancy, or with poor cardiovascular health

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Not recommended for guests with recent surgery or mobility or physical restrictions; contact the provider about exceptions
Manta rays are wild animals, and sightings are not guaranteed
Life jackets are available; contact the reservation line to request one
Public transportation options are available nearby
Check ticket details or the ticket PDF for meeting-point information

Frequently asked questions

Are manta Ray sightings guaranteed?

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

What swimming experience is required?

Basic swimming skills and previous snorkeling experience are required. Guests must swim a short distance to the snorkel board and climb the boat ladder independently.

Is the tour suitable for everyone?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, during pregnancy, or with poor cardiovascular health. Contact the provider about exceptions for recent surgery or mobility or physical restrictions.

Can I request a life jacket?

Yes. Contact the reservation line to request a life jacket.

What is included in the tour?

A wetsuit and snorkeling equipment are provided.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.63 from 28 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide 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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The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2.