Explore Manta Ray Village on a Late-Night Catamaran
2 hours, 15 minutes
Snorkel gear, wetsuits, beverages
Explore Manta Ray Village on a seasonal late-night sailing trip from Kona. Enjoy time aboard a catamaran with onboard comforts before and after your snorkel.
Start your adventure by watching the lights of Kona town as we make our way to our snorkel destination (Manta Ray Village). Once we arrive at the snorkel location, receive a full safety briefing before joining our guides in the water to snorkel with the majestic hahalua (manta rays). Afterwards, join us back on the boat for hot cocoa and hot tea or a cocktail while you enjoy the beautiful night sky and the lights of Kona town as we make our back to the pier. Because this tour is done late at night and geared towards more experienced snorkelers, guests going in the water on this tour should have previous snorkeling experience.
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 48 hours before departure. Cancellations within 48 hours, no-shows, and late arrivals that miss the tour are not refunded. Rescheduling within 48 hours is subject to a rebooking fee. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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Yes. This late-night manta ray snorkel is geared toward experienced snorkelers. To enter the water, you must know how to swim without the assistance of a flotation device. If the captain or crew determines you don’t have adequate swimming ability, you’ll be directed back to the boat and you won’t receive a refund.
Yes. Children ages 4 and under aren’t allowed in the water and must stay onboard with a parent or legal guardian. Guests entering the water must weigh 300 lbs or less.
No. Full-face snorkel masks aren’t permitted on any of the tours.
Check-in at our Kona Style retail store, which is located at 75-5669 Alii Drive, #1107, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
The manta ray snorkel tours here have clearly left a lasting impression on visitors, with crew members like Captain Dan, Doug, and Janet consistently earning praise for their warmth, knowledge, and genuine care. The experience follows a lovely arc: a sunset boat ride out, snorkeling alongside manta rays that reportedly glide inches from your face, then hot chocolate on the ride back under the stars. Staff share fun facts about the mantas along the way, even calling some of them by name. A manta ray sighting guarantee adds real peace of mind, with the company arranging free repeat trips when the rays don't show. One reviewer noted that nervous or less experienced swimmers could have used more encouragement getting into the water, so if that's a concern for your group, it's worth flagging ahead of time. Beyond that, the vibe here feels genuinely local and personal, with crew that make you feel like family rather than just another tour group.
An excellent adventure! Manta rays were incredible! The crew was professional, understanding, accommodating, reassuring. Very good!
Mark Kirchhoefer
September 2, 2026
An excellent adventure! Manta rays were incredible! The crew was professional, understanding, accommodating, reassuring. Very good!
Mark Kirchhoefer
September 2, 2026
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