Snorkel with manta rays at night from Honokohau Harbor
2.5 Hours
Snorkel gear, wetsuit, snacks
Head out from Honokohau Harbor in Kona for a guided night snorkel at a 20–30 ft site and watch manta rays feed in the lights. Your crew shares manta ray facts and provides snorkel gear and snacks onboard.
Basic swimming experience is required to participate in the snorkeling activities. Boats are not wheelchair accessible and you must be able to board and unboard the boat and use the swim step and ladder. Gratuity is not required but appreciated.
All changes or cancellations must be made before 48 hours of departure time.
Product ID: 5WF9KG
You need basic swimming experience to participate in the snorkeling activities. You may need to bring your own snorkeling vest if you want extra flotation assistance.
No. The boats are not wheelchair accessible, and you need to be able to board and unboard the boat and use the swim step and ladder if you snorkel.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, and a jacket/sweatshirt or dry clothes for after the water since it can feel chilly on the boat at night. You can also bring a camera.
Honokohau Marina at 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Whale watching and manta ray snorkeling in Kona doesn't get much better than this. Captains like Momi, Rory, and Lena consistently earn praise for finding the wildlife and keeping guests informed, while crew members like Justice, Maddie, and Laura bring genuine enthusiasm to every trip. The manta ray night snorkel stands out as a crowd favorite, with guests describing close encounters that left them speechless. A few practical things worth knowing before you go: bring a towel and a light jacket or sweatshirt, because the boat ride back can feel cold when you're wet. If you're prone to seasickness, taking something like Dramamine beforehand is strongly recommended for the night manta tour. First-timers, including those who consider themselves nervous snorkelers, consistently report feeling well taken care of by the crew, so don't let anxiety hold you back from booking.
Our family went on the 9:00 Manta ray excursion with Captain Rory, Madi and Josh. They were all awesome! We had a great time, saw many manta rays and learned a lot about them. Everyone was helpful and kind! Overall it was an all around wonderful experience!
beth flores
August 30, 2026
Our family went on the 9:00 Manta ray excursion with Captain Rory, Madi and Josh. They were all awesome! We had a great time, saw many manta rays and learned a lot about them. Everyone was helpful and kind! Overall it was an all around wonderful experience!
beth flores
August 30, 2026
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