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Kailua-Kona Manta Ray Snorkel at Night 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10

Very goodTop 18% in Big Island of Hawaii

222 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 2 hrs 15 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise past Kona’s glowing coastline, then snorkel by night with manta rays on a guided catamaran trip with gear and warm drinks.

About this tour

As Kona’s coastline glows after dark, the ocean offers a remarkable encounter: manta rays gliding through the water beneath the night sky. This 135-minute Kailua-Kona manta ray snorkel begins aboard a spacious 50-foot catamaran, where you can take in the lights along the coast before heading out for the experience.

Professional, certified guides introduce you to the mysterious manta rays, also known as hahalua, and provide snorkeling instruction and equipment. In the water, watch these graceful giants move through the darkness. Wetsuits and swim noodles are provided, and complimentary bottled water, soft drinks, and juices are available. After snorkeling, warm up with hot cocoa or tea. Beer, wine, and cocktails can be purchased from the boat’s bar.

Kailua-Kona manta ray snorkeling combines a scenic boat ride with an unforgettable nighttime wildlife encounter. Check in at the KONASTYLE office 30 minutes before departure, bring your own towel, and come ready to swim. Book your Kailua-Kona manta ray snorkel for a memorable evening on the water.

Highlights

  • Watch Kona’s lights from a spacious 50-foot catamaran
  • Snorkel at night alongside majestic manta rays
  • Hear an introduction to manta rays from professional, certified guides
  • Warm up afterward with complimentary hot cocoa or tea

What's included

Included

  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Wetsuits, instruction, and swim noodles
  • Bottled water, soft drinks, and juices
  • Hot cocoa and hot tea after snorkeling

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks, available for purchase on the boat
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Towels; bring your own
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Check in 30 minutes before departure at the KONASTYLE office, 75-5660 Palani Road, Suite C8, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740; do not check in at the boat
  • Discounted self-parking at the Courtyard Marriott is $13 for up to 5.5 hours; bring your parking ticket to check-in
  • At least 2 people are required per booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult; children under 5 cannot enter the water and must be accompanied on the boat at all times
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  • Anyone entering the water must know how to swim without a flotation device; crew may require guests who are not competent swimmers to return to the vessel, without a refund
  • Full-face snorkel masks are not allowed
  • Guests over 300 lb (136 kg) cannot enter the water
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, pregnancy, a history of panic attacks, seasickness, or limited swimming or snorkeling ability; a high level of physical fitness is required
  • Minimum drinking age is 21

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.91 on Viator and 4.71 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 8.3. Top 18% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 18% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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