Big Island Manta Ray Snorkel Tours
Experience one of the most magical ocean adventures on Earth with a Big Island manta ray snorkel tour. As the sun sets and the stars begin to appear, you’ll slip into the warm waters off the Kona Coast, where graceful manta rays glide and dance beneath you. Special underwater lights attract plankton, drawing these majestic creatures close enough to create a breathtaking, almost otherworldly encounter. Watching the giant mantas barrel roll and soar within arm’s reach is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that’s thrilling, peaceful, and awe-inspiring all at once.
Big Island manta ray snorkel tours are suitable for all experience levels, and expert guides ensure a safe, unforgettable night in the water. Many tours depart from Kailua-Kona and Keauhou Bay, offering easy access to the best manta viewing sites. With clear waters, calm conditions, and the chance to witness Hawaii’s ocean magic up close, a manta ray night snorkel is truly a highlight of any Big Island adventure.
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
A must do while in Hawaii! It's a lifetime opportunity to see up close manta rays feeding and interacting with other ocean creatures under the neon lights. Join us for a memorable and magical moment of a night snorkel with beautiful manta rays ...
- 2.5 hours
- Free Cancellation
Kona Manta Rays Guaranteed Night Snorkel in Keauhou Harbor
Why Choose Us for Your Manta Ray Night Snorkel? Manta Guarantee Policy Didn’t see a manta ray? Come again for FREE until you do!* (Based on availability. See full policy for details.) Smaller Group Size Avoid the crowds—our tours are ...
- 1 hour 20 minutes
- Free Cancellation
Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Ensure a manta ray sighting on this 2.5-hour night tour. Head out in Kona, one of the best places in the world to see mantas, to see the sunset over the water before jumping in to enjoy swimming with manta rays in their underwater nighttime ...
- 2.5 hours
- Free Cancellation
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do manta ray snorkel tours take place on the Big Island?
The most popular locations are Manta Ray Village near Keauhou Bay, Garden Eel Cove off the Kona coast and Manta Heaven near the airport.
Is it safe to snorkel with manta rays?
Manta rays are gentle and harmless. Tours are led by experienced guides who ensure safe and respectful interactions.
Do I need snorkeling experience to join a tour?
No prior experience is needed. Most tours provide flotation devices, safety briefings and in-water assistance for beginners.
What time do manta ray snorkel tours take place?
These tours are held after sunset when powerful lights attract plankton, which in turn draw in manta rays for feeding.
What should I bring on the tour?
Bring swimwear, a towel, a light jacket and reef-safe sunscreen. Snorkel gear and wetsuits are typically provided by the tour operator.