Kailua-Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkeling Tour
Night snorkeling with manta rays around an illuminated viewing board
Duration
50 minutes
Includes
Snorkel gear, wetsuit, drinks
Highlights
Explore Kona’s nighttime waters from the surface as illuminated boards attract plankton and manta rays. Follow your swim guide for a close-up snorkeling experience beneath the stars.
- Hold onto an illuminated light board at the surface
- Look for manta rays feeding on plankton below you
- Float with a foam noodle during the guided snorkel
- Gaze up at the night sky on the return boat ride
Itinerary
- Arrive at the manta ray site and receive a briefing from your swim guide.
- Enter the water and hold onto a light board that attracts plankton and manta rays.
- Float at the surface and watch manta rays feed and glide beneath you for up to 40 minutes.
- Return to the boat and cruise back to harbor under the stars.
What's Included
- Snorkel, mask, and fins
- Optional wetsuit
- Foam noodle
- Light board
- Professional snorkel guide
- Nonalcoholic beverages
Important details
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure for check-in
- Ages 7–70 only; minors require an adult supervisor
- Maximum weight 270 lb
- Requires swimming 25 yards in the ocean without a flotation device and proficiency at snorkeling
- Requires climbing a short ladder to re-board the boat unassisted
- Not suitable for pregnancy or for neck, back, heart, or other serious medical conditions
- Tour requires a minimum of 6 total passengers to operate
- If you rent a GoPro, return it immediately after the tour; a $100 late fee applies after 10 minutes and damage, loss, or theft may be charged to your credit card
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a 6% transaction fee. No-shows are charged in full. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or minimum passenger requirements are not met.
FAQs
You must weigh 270 pounds or less and be able to comfortably swim 25 yards in the ocean without a life jacket. This tour is not suitable if you are pregnant or have neck, back, or other injuries. Ages are 7 to 70, and minors must be accompanied by a paying adult supervisor.
Wear your swimsuit to the harbor. Bring a towel and a warm sweater, cover-up, or light jacket (it can feel cold when you get out of the water at night).
The tour needs a minimum of 6 total passengers to operate. If the minimum is not met, you can choose a full refund, rebook to a different tour, or pay for additional seats to run the scheduled tour.
Meeting details
Keauhou Harbor, 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
