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Kailua-Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkeling 1 hr
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
AverageTop 47% in Big Island of Hawaii
701 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Big Island of Hawaii
- 1 hr
- Updated November 2, 2026
Snorkel with wild manta rays off the Kona coast on a small-group night tour aboard a traditional Hawaiian double-hulled canoe.
About this tour
After dark, the Kona coast takes on a different rhythm as wild manta rays glide through the water. This Kailua-Kona night manta ray snorkeling tour brings you close to the experience aboard Wa'a Kini Kini, a historically accurate Hawaiian double-hulled canoe.
The 60-minute outing travels just a few minutes to and from the manta ray site, leaving more of your time for snorkeling. With groups capped at 12 guests, the crew can assist each person and move freely in the water. Snorkel equipment, including prescription options, flotation devices, and a wetsuit top for warmth are provided. Guests must be able to swim and climb a short ladder unassisted.
Manta rays are wild animals, so sightings are not guaranteed. If none appear, the Manta Ray Guarantee offers another opportunity on a different evening or a future visit to Kona, subject to available seats; refunds are not offered. Choose this Kailua-Kona night manta ray snorkeling trip for an intimate way to experience the coastline after sunset.
Highlights
- Snorkel after dark with wild manta rays off the Kona coast
- Travel by a historically accurate Hawaiian double-hulled canoe
- Enjoy a small-group experience with 12 guests or fewer
- Spend more of your hour snorkeling and less time traveling
What's included
Included
- Flotation devices
- Wetsuit top for warmth
- Snorkel equipment, including prescription options
Not included
- Coffee and tea
- Snacks
- Towels
- Private transportation
- Crew gratuity
- Motion sickness medication
Ratings on each provider
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4.83 / 5 · 701 reviews
Important information
- Minimum age: 5 years old
- Guests must be able to swim and climb a short ladder unassisted
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, recent surgery, mobility restrictions, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Manta rays are wild; sightings are not guaranteed, and no refund is offered if none appear
- If no manta ray is spotted, the Manta Ray Guarantee offers another attempt on a different evening or future Kona visit, subject to available seats
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Park along Kaleiopapa Street, then walk downhill to the small parking lot and finger pier; look for the black-and-yellow Hawaiian canoe
- Opt in to day-of text updates for parking and check-in directions
- Height and weight are collected during booking to size your wetsuit top
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 60 minutes, including a short trip to and from the manta ray site.
Are manta ray sightings guaranteed?
Manta rays are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. If none appear, the Manta Ray Guarantee offers another attempt on a different evening or future Kona visit, subject to available seats; refunds are not offered.
What is the minimum age?
Guests must be at least 5 years old.
What should guests be able to do?
Guests must be able to swim and climb a short ladder without assistance.
Where do guests check in?
Park along Kaleiopapa Street and walk downhill to the small parking lot and finger pier. Look for the black-and-yellow Hawaiian canoe and check in with the crew.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.83 from 701 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 7.3. Top 47% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 47% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.
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