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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel 90 min

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

Join a guided Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel at sunset, with gear, underwater lights, and a reported 85–95% sighting rate.

About this tour

As the Kona coast darkens, underwater lights illuminate the sea and manta rays may sweep into view, gliding beneath the surface. This 90-minute Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel visits Manta Village, where the reported manta sighting rate is 85–95%. The crew pioneered a large-vessel format for manta ray snorkeling, bringing guests out for an evening on the water.

With an in-water crew guide, wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and custom manta flotation device provided, you can focus on the experience. Crew-operated underwater lights help illuminate the water, and filtered water, varied juices, hot cocoa, and chocolates are available. If no mantas are seen, you may return free within 7 days, subject to space availability.

Snorkelers must be at least 6, know how to swim, and have experienced swimming and snorkeling skills. Meet at Keauhou Bay finger pier 15 minutes before departure; the tour leaves at sunset, which varies by season. Choose the Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel for a memorable chance to see these graceful animals in their nighttime habitat.

Highlights

  • Watch manta rays glide through the water at Manta Village
  • Snorkel with a crew guide and use underwater lights to attract manta rays
  • Warm up after your swim with hot cocoa and chocolates
  • Return free within 7 days if no mantas are seen, subject to space

What's included

Included

  • In-water crew guide
  • Filtered water
  • Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, custom manta flotation device, and crew-operated underwater lights
  • Varied juices
  • Hot cocoa and chocolates

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Snorkelers must be at least 6 and have experienced swimming and snorkeling skills
  • All snorkelers must know how to swim; non-swimmers may not enter the water
  • Ride-along guests must be at least 4 and supervised by an adult
  • No guests under age 4 are permitted
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  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Full-face masks, phone neck lanyards, and shark bands are not allowed
  • Turn off camera flash
  • Check in 15 minutes before departure at Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
  • Departure is at sunset; timing varies by season
  • The captain and crew may remove guests from the water for safety reasons; follow all crew instructions
  • The Hoku Nui motor-sails when there is no wind

Frequently asked questions

What is the manta Ray sighting rate?

The tour reports an 85–95% manta ray sighting rate at Manta Village.

What happens if no manta rays are seen?

You may return free within 7 days if no mantas are seen, subject to space availability.

What is the minimum age to Snorkel?

Snorkelers must be at least 6 and have experienced swimming and snorkeling skills.

Can non-swimmers join the Snorkel?

No. All snorkelers must know how to swim, and non-swimmers may not enter the water.

Where and when do we check in?

Check in 15 minutes before departure at Keauhou Bay finger pier in Kailua-Kona. Departure is at sunset, with timing varying by season.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.78 on Viator and 4.77 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 7.2.

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