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Kailua-Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkel

TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10

Very goodTop 17% in Big Island of Hawaii

1,277 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Snorkel after dark off the South Kona Coast, where manta rays glide through the water on this 90-minute Kailua-Kona boat trip.

About this tour

As daylight fades along the South Kona Coast, the ocean takes on a different feel. This 90-minute Kailua-Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkel pairs a short boat ride with the chance to watch gentle manta rays glide through the water after dark.

Once at the snorkeling site, you’ll enter the water with trained guides. Snorkel gear and wetsuits are provided, and hot chocolate offers a warm finish to the outing. The experience is designed for swimmers with snorkeling experience who can climb a short ladder to reboard the boat; a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended.

Manta sightings are common, but not guaranteed. If none appear, Sea Quest offers a return outing during the same vacation, subject to availability, or a confirmed afternoon snorkeling adventure at no additional charge. The guarantee is nonrefundable and nontransferable, so contact the operator promptly to arrange a return. Arrive at Keauhou Bay 30 minutes before departure, and make room in your evening for a memorable Kailua-Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkel.

Highlights

  • Snorkel at night with gentle manta rays off the South Kona Coast
  • Reach the snorkeling site after a short boat ride
  • Enjoy an in-water experience with trained guides

What's included

Included

  • Snorkel gear
  • Wetsuits
  • Hot chocolate

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Towels
  • Transportation

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Important information

  • Arrive 30 minutes before departure at Keauhou Bay in Kailua-Kona
  • Participants must be able to swim and have snorkeling experience
  • Participants must be able to climb a short ladder to reboard the boat
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
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  • If no manta rays are seen, Sea Quest offers a return trip during the same vacation, subject to availability, or a confirmed afternoon snorkeling adventure at no additional charge
  • The manta guarantee is nonrefundable and nontransferable; call promptly to reschedule
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Frequently asked questions

What happens if we don’t see any manta rays?

If no manta rays are seen, you may return during the same vacation, subject to availability, or join a confirmed afternoon snorkeling adventure at no additional charge. Call promptly to reschedule. The offer is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

How early should I arrive?

Arrive 30 minutes before departure at Keauhou Bay in Kailua-Kona.

What swimming and snorkeling skills are required?

Everyone in your group must be able to swim and have snorkeling experience.

Is there a physical requirement for reboarding?

Participants must be able to climb a short ladder to reboard the boat.

Is transportation provided?

No transportation is provided. Public transportation options are available nearby.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.86 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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  • 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 17% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 17% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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