Big Island · MANTA RAY NIGHT SNORKELS
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After sunset the Kona coast fills with manta rays feeding under the lights, and floating above them is the most-booked night on the island. These are the trips that do it well: boat size, how long you stay in the water, what a warm wetsuit and hot drink add, and which offer a free re-ride if the mantas stay away.
Night manta ray snorkeling in Kona with a safety-first crew, wetsuit tops and gear included, snacks onboard, and a free return if you miss.
“This was absolutely amazing for my family. We can’t stop talking about it! I can never visit Kona ago without adding this to my itinerary A MUST do for anybody”
Night manta ray snorkeling in Keauhou Harbor with a small boat, a 150,000 lm light board, and a return-free guarantee.
“The ocean experience was wonderful. The boat crews were very nice and helpful. Saw lots of fish and manta rays. However, this business operates by being the lowest cost provider and overbooking. And they are bad at respecting your time and evening plans. As a result, many of us ended up waiting in a dark parking lot for over an hour, and totally messed up dinner and sleeping time. ---> So, if you don't mind your evening plans and want to save money, this is the operator for you. Once you are actually on the boat, it was a fun experience. Otherwise, I wish I had been aware of this…”
Kona’s night manta ray snorkel pairs a small 23-foot boat with expert guidance and 25-30 minutes in the water for close-up magic.
“They just cancelled, i saw others were happening. Then they gave time to reschedule at worst time like 11.30 PM. Please be careful with these guys to ruin your vacation”
Snorkel at night in Kona’s Keauhou Bay and watch manta rays feed close up, with wetsuit tops and pro guiding for $44.
“The actual time on the water and seeing the Manta rays was very short but it was an incredible esxperience and great and friendly staff. The actual time in the water was probably about 20 minutes. Started with a check in at another location and getting equipment and wet suit/top. Then drive about 5-10 minutes to the site and then walk about 1/4 mile to the meeting point. Then instructions and then boarding the boat and then driving out about 2 minutes into the water. Once there it was go time and you slid off the side of the pontoons and swam about 10 yards or so to the site…”
Night manta snorkeling in Kona: swim with giant rays under bright lights, then watch the sunset from a comfy boat. $80, up to 30 people.
“Watching the Manta’s swim at you with their mouths open was other-worldly and a truly outstanding experience! We were all hypnotized by their majestical flips to eat the krill below us that the time just escaped us! We saw Mantas from the moment we hit the water until we left. This was an excellent trip that I would recommend to any family visiting Kona. Our crew took great care of us on and off the boat telling us unique and fun facts about the Manta’s to top off our experience!”
Kona night manta ray snorkeling with lights, plankton, and giant mantas close up, plus a smooth cruise, snacks, and a ride-along option.
“Most incredible experience I’ve ever had! I’m not a great swimmer but they offer life jackets & pool noodles for floating. They also offer to “uber” you out to the viewing area & back when you’re ready to go in. The manta rays are spectacular! They swim right up on you ! My husband had to help me adjust to my snorkel cuz I’ve never done it before but once i got it wow! Poor hubby got motion sickness at the end but they have sprite & water to help. Bring a jacket for the ride home it’s chilly and windy obviously. Thank you Bryce & Noah! 🤙🏽 funny, entertaining…”
Small-group manta ray night snorkeling in Kailua Kona. A light board draws plankton glow, plus gear, wetsuit tops, and drinks.
“It was amazing to just float and have these majestic creatures swim so close. The tour was a small group and our guide was very informative A must do!”
Sunset catamaran plus night manta ray snorkeling on the Kona Coast, with gear, hot drinks, and a manta guarantee.
“Incredible experience with a terrific staff. We saw tons of mantas and it was truly a magical experience not to be missed.”
Kona’s Manta Ray Night Snorkel pairs eco-boat comfort, wet suits, and warm rinses with manta rays under custom lights at Garden Eel Cove.
“The crew was so knowledgeable about the mantas! The boat was fantastic, the crew was lovely, the experience was superb!!”
Kona night manta snorkeling: guided gear and flotation, a manta guarantee, and hot chocolate after the swim.
“This is THE MANTA RAY trip you should do! Highly recommend, we saw so many rays! Very professional guides and amazing equipment”
Night snorkel in Kona’s Manta Ray Village. Sunset sail on Hokulani, a lit flotation device, and up-close manta rays in about 45 minutes.
“Manga Ray snorkel with Sea Paradise was amazing! It’s a short boat ride to and from the snorkeling spot and once in the water, we saw manta rays within the first ten minutes. After that, they kept coming back and did several barrel rolls with in front of us. It was a beautiful sight to see. Ginger ale and chews were served on the boat for anyone who wasn’t feeling well. They also offered various other beverages. The captain and crew did a great job. The crew that was in the water with us was very informative and helped to calm anyone who was nervous.”
Night manta ray snorkeling from Kailua-Kona combines a short Hawaiian canoe ride with lights that attract plankton near you.
“We weren't in the water but a few minutes when three mantas floated to the surface. They were amazing. The light board we held onto was tiring and after we saw those mantas we waited floating in the water for about 15 mins which was exhausting. Our wonderful water guide provided a great narration during this time about the mantas. But just five minutes before we reboarded the canoe we were surrounded by six mantas, dancing, rolling and unfurling their wings. These gentle giants rewarded us with their with their amazing grace. It was a magical experience we will treasure!”
Kona’s night snorkel from Honokohau puts you face-to-face with manta rays, with wetsuits, gear, snacks, and a free return.
“Highly recommend this experience with Chris & Ryan! They are the Manta Whisperers. Very professional, attentive and provided a fun experience. You won’t regret going, seeing these magnificent creatures up close and personal..”
Sunset-to-starlight manta ray snorkeling from Kona with guided lights, wetsuit tops, snacks, and an easy small-boat setup.
“Amazing and beautiful experience!! The crew was so fun and knowledgeable, and they manta rays were beautiful. highly recommend!”
Swim at night with Big Island manta rays. Gear and wetsuit included, small-group feel, and USCG licensed captains with in-water guides.
“I don’t know why I didn’t have high hopes for this activity but we were so surprised - we LOVED it! This is not a fancy boat and equipment kind of place but to me that made it even better. The crowd wasn’t too large so they could actually chat with you and it wasn’t like a big cow herd. The manta rays were so wild but amazing. I would highly recommend doing this!”
