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Kailua-Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel 80 min

TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10

GoodTop 27% in Big Island of Hawaii

2,730 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 1 hr 20 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Watch manta rays glide through the night on an 80-minute Kailua-Kona snorkel tour, with a free re-ride if none are sighted.

About this tour

As darkness settles over the Kona coast, manta rays may sweep through the water in a graceful, close-up nighttime encounter. This Kailua-Kona manta ray night snorkel lasts about 80 minutes and offers 25–30 minutes in the water, with the rest of the outing spent traveling by boat.

Meet the crew at 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St. in Kailua-Kona, next to the OUTRIGGER KONA HOTEL sign. After heading out by boat, you’ll have the chance to snorkel and watch for manta rays as they glide and dance nearby. Snorkeling is included when that option is selected, and a free re-ride is offered if no manta rays are sighted.

This Kailua-Kona manta ray night snorkel is best suited to confident swimmers with basic snorkeling experience. Guests must be at least 5 years old, and those weighing 260 pounds or more, up to 320 pounds, need to purchase an additional seat. Book your place for a memorable night on the water and a chance to see Kona’s manta rays in their element.

Highlights

  • Watch manta rays glide and dance through the water after dark
  • Snorkel in the waters off Kailua-Kona
  • Enjoy a free re-ride if no manta rays are sighted

What's included

Included

  • Manta ray tour
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Snorkeling, if selected
  • Fuel surcharge

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Participants must be experienced swimmers with basic snorkeling experience
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
  • Children must be at least 5 years old to board
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  • Guests weighing 260 pounds or more, up to 320 pounds, must purchase an additional seat
  • Service animals are not permitted aboard the RHIB boat
  • Check in at 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, next to the OUTRIGGER KONA HOTEL sign
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • The tour lasts about 80 minutes, including boat travel; water time is 25–30 minutes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts about 80 minutes, including boat travel, with 25–30 minutes in the water.

What swimming experience is required?

Participants must be experienced swimmers and have basic snorkeling experience.

What is the minimum age?

Children must be at least 5 years old to board the boat.

Is there a weight policy?

Guests weighing 260 pounds or more, up to 320 pounds, must purchase an additional seat.

What happens if no manta rays are sighted?

The tour offers a free re-ride if no manta rays are sighted.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.87 from 2,730 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.

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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 7.9. Top 27% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 27% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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