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.
Featured Big Island Manta Ray Snorkel Tours
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
This Big Island manta ray night snorkel tour departs from Honokohau Harbor just north of Kailua-Kona. This once-in-a-lifetime experience lets you snorkel alongside manta rays gliding under glowing lights, guided by professionals with all gear provided. Enjoy live...
Kona Manta Rays Guaranteed Night Snorkel in Keauhou Harbor
This Kona manta ray night snorkel tour departs from Keauhou Harbor, located south of Kailua-Kona, and offers a small-group, safety-focused experience to see manta rays up close. With a short 3-minute boat ride, powerful custom dive lights, and groups of 17 or fewer,...
Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona
Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel departs from Keauhou Harbor in South Kona and offers an intimate experience with a maximum of 12 passengers. After a short 5-minute boat ride to Manta Village, you'll hold onto a lightboard as manta rays glide gracefully...
Manta Ray Night Snorkel
This manta ray night snorkel tour is a 2.5-hour evening adventure in Kona, one of the best places in the world to see manta rays. Enjoy a sunset cruise before entering the water with expert guides and a mobile light show that attracts these graceful creatures. Watch...
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
This Kona manta ray night snorkel tour offers one of the Big Island's most ideal manta viewing locations with just a short 5-minute boat ride to the site. Guided by expert crew and using a state-of-the-art lightboard, you'll enjoy about 30 minutes in the water as manta...
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour from Kona
This Big Island manta ray night snorkel tour from Kona is one of Hawaii's most unforgettable adventures - voted by the Travel Channel as a "Top 10 Thing To Do in Your Life." Just minutes from shore, you'll snorkel under dive lights that attract plankton and manta rays...
More Big Island Manta Ray Snorkel Tours to Inspire Your Trip
KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings
This Kona manta ray night snorkel tour invites you to swim alongside majestic manta rays as they glide gracefully beneath the lights - an unforgettable Big Island experience. Tours run nightly between 6 pm and 10 pm, lasting about an hour, with departures from Keauhou...
Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure
This Kona manta ray night snorkel tour combines a Kona sunset sail aboard a 50' catamaran with an unforgettable night snorkel alongside majestic manta rays. Professional guides provide snorkel gear, wetsuits, and instruction, while you enjoy complimentary soft drinks,...
Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed
This snorkel with manta rays tour is an exciting night adventure aboard the luxurious 50-foot catamaran Hoku Nui at Manta Ray Village in Kona. Since 1985, Sea Paradise has been guiding guests to swim alongside these graceful giants, named by Travel Channel as one of the...
Night Manta Ray Experience
This night manta ray experience invites you to snorkel with the gentle giants of Kona's South Coast under the stars. With a short boat ride from Keauhou Bay, you'll be guided by expert crew into the water for one of the Travel Channel's "top 10 things to do in your...
Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
This manta ray snorkeling by night in Kailua-Kona tour offers an intimate, cultural adventure with group sizes capped at 12 for personalized guidance. Operated aboard Wa'a Kini Kini, a traditional Hawaiian double-hulled canoe, this 1-hour tour maximizes your time in the...
Kona Manta Night Snorkel: Swim with Mantas, Small Group (6 max)
This Kona manta night snorkel adventure is an intimate experience limited to just 6 guests for a truly personal encounter. Glide above graceful manta rays as they perform mesmerizing barrel rolls beneath the Kona night sky, guided by expert hosts who share insights on...
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure! Small Group
This small group Kona manta ray night snorkel adventure offers one of the rarest experiences on Earth - swimming with manta rays at night in their natural habitat. With a maximum of 17 guests, this tour ensures a more personal and uncrowded encounter compared to larger...
Late Night Manta Snorkel
This late night manta snorkel takes you aboard a spacious 50-foot catamaran to witness Kona's sparkling shoreline before diving into an unforgettable night with manta rays. Certified guides provide instruction, snorkel gear, wetsuits, and noodles, ensuring a safe and...
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure
This manta ray night snorkel adventure with Kona Ocean Adventures lets you experience one of the world's top dive sites up close. Snorkelers float on custom light boards as manta rays glide, flip, and spin just beneath the surface, while certified divers enjoy an easy...
Manta Ray Night Snorkel and Dive
This manta ray night snorkel and dive tour offers a crowd-free experience aboard a 40-foot boat limited to just 18 guests - far fewer than most operators. With over 30 years of expertise, this small, owner-operated company provides professional guides, a welcoming crew...
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.