Search for seasonal humpbacks, then snorkel Kona’s open ocean after dark for manta rays
3 Hours
18 people
Mask, snorkel, wetsuit
Search for humpback whales before sunset, then enter Kona’s open ocean after dark to look for manta rays. Ride aboard a retired Navy SEAL boat for this seasonal January–February combination; whale and manta sightings are not guaranteed.
Refundable tickets receive a full refund when canceled at least 48 hours before start. Non-refundable tickets cannot be refunded. No-shows and late arrivals are not refunded or rescheduled. Full refund if the operator cancels.
Product ID: B6UJB3
Wear your swimwear and bring a towel. This is a wet boat, so sea spray is normal; bring only essentials in a small dry bag. A GoPro is optional.
If you do not see a manta ray on the Whale Watch & Manta Ray Night Snorkel, you may join another night on a space-available standby basis. This offer does not expire, is non-transferable, and has no cash or refund value.
Yes. The charter requires at least six participants to run.
74-381 Kealakehe Parkway Suite E, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
If manta ray encounters are on your bucket list, this is the operation to book. Reviewers consistently rave about getting up close with mantas, spinner dolphins, sea turtles, and even the occasional sandbar shark. The wildlife sightings sound genuinely spectacular, not just lucky one-offs. The crew gets called out by name constantly, with guides like Tori, Adam, Ty, Amy, and Shari earning praise for being knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and great at keeping groups engaged and safe. That personal touch seems to elevate the experience well beyond a standard boat tour. With nearly perfect ratings across thousands of reviews and zero consistent complaints to speak of, the pattern here is hard to ignore. The manta ray night snorkel in particular gets described as a trip highlight by almost everyone who does it. If you're on the Big Island and on the fence, the overwhelming consensus is pretty clear: just go.
Amy, Tori, Adam, thank you for the most amazing night with manta. This is definitely the highlight of the whole trip. Highly recommended.
Ivy Zhang
September 2, 2026
Amy, Tori, Adam, thank you for the most amazing night with manta. This is definitely the highlight of the whole trip. Highly recommended.
Ivy Zhang
September 2, 2026
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