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
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 gracefully gliding through...
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 limited to a small group of 17...
Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona
Avoid the crowds of the other "cattle boats" in Kona, and enjoy a small-group manta ray snorkeling experience with a maximum of 12 passengers. This tour departs from Keahou Harbor in South Kona and enjoys a short 5-minute boat ride to our snorkeling site, Manta...
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 realm. "Manta safari" guides...
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
Our viewing location is the most ideal manta viewing location. We have just a short 5 minute boat ride out to our snorkel destination. Using our state of the art viewing board, our expert in water crew will guide you through the bay to view these beautiful animals....
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour from Kona
The manta ray night snorkel was voted "One of the Top 10 Things To Do in Your Life" by the Travel Channel! Experience the Kona manta ray snorkel yourself and see what all the fuss is about. You'll journey only five minutes off Hawai'i Island's west coast to reach the...
More Big Island Manta Ray Snorkel Tours to Inspire Your Trip
KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings
Swimming with magical giants as they dance and float right in front of your eyes is a truly magical Kona experience! Our night manta ray snorkel tours begin departing at 6 p.m. and run until 10 p.m. and last about an hour. Important note: -Participants must be...
Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure
Our most popular tour! Watch a legendary Kona sunset from our spacious 50’ catamaran as you sail the Kona coast, followed by the adventure of a lifetime - snorkeling with the majestic manta rays! Upon arriving, receive an in-depth explanation of one of the most...
Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed
Join us aboard our luxurious catamaran, Hoku Nui, as we coast to the world famous Manta Ray Village. Travel Channel says “its one of the top ten things to do in your life time”, and Sea Paradise has been offering its guests the opportunity to get up close and...
Night Manta Ray Experience
Snorkel at night with the gentle giants of the South Kona Coast in safety and comfort, and experience what the Travel Channel named one of the top 10 things to do in your lifetime. Our incredibly short boat ride will have you and our highly trained in the water guides...
Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Why choose Eka over the others? Our small group sizes of 12 or less allow us to assist each guest, keep everyone accounted for, and move freely in the water towards the best manta viewing! Big groups stay tethered to their boats. Our 1-hour tour travels just a few...
Kona Manta Night Snorkel Adventure: Swim with Majestic Rays
Come join the Manta & Snorkel Co - Kona to witness the enchanting dance of majestic manta rays on a night snorkel tour in Kona, Hawaii. With a maximum of just 6 guests, this intimate experience allows you to glide above these gentle giants as they perform their...
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure! Small Group
What Makes Our Manta Ray Night Snorkel Unique One of the only places on Earth to snorkel with manta rays at night—in their natural habitat Small group size (maximum 17 guests) for a personal, uncrowded experience—unlike other boats carrying 40–60 people Quick...
Kona Night Manta Snorkel Tour
What if you could snorkel with the most graceful, beautiful creatures of the ocean? Night Manta Snorkeling tour is the #1 rated activity on the Big Island for a reason. We take you out to one of two different manta sites with professional captain and crew to show you...
Late Night Manta Snorkel
Watch the beautiful lights of Kona from our spacious 50’ catamaran, followed by the adventure of a lifetime - snorkeling with the majestic manta rays at night! Upon arriving, receive an in-depth explanation of one of the most mysterious creatures in the ocean. ...
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure
For snorkelers, we will be floating on the surface as a group on our custom built board with spotlights pointing down on these creatures swimming below. Watch as these beautiful creatures glide beneath you, performing somersaults and spins. For the certified divers,...
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.