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Kailua-Kona Sunset Manta Ray Snorkel Tour
TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10
ExcellentTop 4% in Big Island of Hawaii
270 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Big Island of Hawaii
- Updated November 2, 2026
Snorkel with manta rays at sunset on a small-group Kailua-Kona tour, with gear, wetsuits, snacks, and warm drinks included.
About this tour
Watch the Kona coast glow at sunset, then slip into the water for a close-up encounter with manta rays. This small-group Kailua-Kona Sunset Manta Ray Snorkel Tour keeps the in-water group to no more than 10 guests, creating a calmer, more personal experience.
Check in at Honokohau Harbor, Slip G-8, for a safety briefing and an easy boarding process. The boat ride to a prime manta snorkel site takes about 10–15 minutes. Once there, spend 35–40 minutes in the water with attentive swim guides as manta rays move through the ocean around you. A crew of two provides personalized attention, and a wide ladder makes reboarding straightforward. Settle into comfortable seating for the ride back.
Snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, bottled water, hot cocoa, hot tea, potato chips, cookies, taxes, and fees are included. Arrive 15 minutes early, and make sure you can climb a vertical boat ladder without assistance. Choose this Kailua-Kona Sunset Manta Ray Snorkel Tour for an intimate evening on the water and a memorable view of Hawaiʻi’s marine life.
Highlights
- Snorkel alongside manta rays as the sun sets over Hawaiʻi
- Enjoy a small-group experience with no more than 10 guests in the water
- Ride 10–15 minutes to a prime manta snorkel site
- Spend 35–40 minutes in the water with attentive swim guides
- Warm up with hot cocoa or tea and snacks after your swim
What's included
Included
- Hot cocoa
- Hot tea
- Bottled water
- Potato chips and cookies
- Snorkeling equipment
- Wetsuit
- Taxes and fees
Ratings on each provider
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4.96 / 5 · 270 reviews
Important information
- Check in at Honokohau Harbor, Slip G-8, under the Hawaii Marine Life Charters sign
- Arrive 15 minutes before departure
- Guests must be able to climb a vertical boat ladder without assistance
- A moderate level of physical fitness is required
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
- Pregnant travelers cannot participate
- Not recommended for travelers over 250 lbs
- Guests must confirm they have no pre-existing medical conditions that could be aggravated by the activity
- A minimum of 4 guests is required; if unmet, the operator will coordinate a reschedule
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Frequently asked questions
How many guests are in the water?
The tour limits the in-water group to 10 guests.
How long is the snorkel?
Guests spend about 35–40 minutes in the water.
What is included?
Snorkeling equipment, a wetsuit, bottled water, hot cocoa, hot tea, potato chips, cookies, taxes, and fees are included.
Where do I check in?
Check in at Honokohau Harbor, Slip G-8, under the Hawaii Marine Life Charters sign. Arrive 15 minutes early.
Can pregnant travelers join?
No. Expecting mothers are not permitted to participate.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.96 from 270 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 9.0. Top 4% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 4% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.
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