TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour 90 min
TourTruth score 6.2 out of 10
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262 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Big Island of Hawaii
- 1 hr 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Snorkel in illuminated Kona waters as manta rays glide by, then warm up with homemade soup, bread rolls, and hot drinks.
About this tour
As darkness settles over Kona, the water lights up and manta rays arrive to feed on plankton. This 90-minute Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour takes you just five minutes off Hawaiʻi Island’s west coast for an unforgettable view of these gentle giants.
After checking in at the Fair Wind office at Keauhou Bay, board the vessel and use the provided snorkel equipment and wetsuit. With instruction and diving lights illuminating the clear water, you can watch manta rays glide and feed below. Warm homemade soup, bread rolls, and hot drinks offer a welcome treat. Beer and spritzers are available to purchase during the tour’s last hour.
Previous snorkeling experience and confidence swimming in the dark are required; moderate physical fitness is recommended. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and full-face snorkel masks are not allowed. Hotel transportation is not included, though free parking is available along Kaleiopapa Street. Book your Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour and experience the coast after dark.
Highlights
- Watch manta rays glide through illuminated waters after dark
- Snorkel just five minutes off Hawaiʻi Island’s west coast
- Warm up afterward with homemade soup, bread rolls, and hot drinks
What's included
Included
- Warm homemade soup, bread rolls, and hot drinks
- Snorkel equipment and wetsuit
- Snorkel instruction
- Manta ray night snorkel
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Beer and spritzers, available for purchase during the last hour
Ratings on each provider
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4.69 / 5 · 262 reviews
Important information
- Moderate physical fitness is recommended
- Previous snorkeling experience and confidence swimming in the dark are required
- Not recommended for non-swimmers, beginner swimmers, or guests without snorkeling experience
- Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
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- Full-face snorkel masks are not permitted on the vessel
- Check in at the Fair Wind office at Keauhou Bay; boarding begins 15 minutes after the listed check-in time
- Free parking is available along Kaleiopapa Street
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour depart from?
Check in at the Fair Wind office at Keauhou Bay. Free parking is available along Kaleiopapa Street.
When does boarding begin?
Boarding begins 15 minutes after the listed tour check-in time.
How much snorkeling experience do I need?
Previous snorkeling experience and confidence swimming in the dark are required. The tour is not recommended for non-swimmers, beginner swimmers, or guests without snorkeling experience.
Can children join the tour?
Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Are full-face snorkel masks allowed?
No. Full-face snorkel masks are not permitted on the vessel.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.69 from 262 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 6.2.
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