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    Snorkel With Manta Rays at Night in Kona

    Swim above wild manta rays on a guided night snorkel in Kona

    5.0 stars• 8.9K reviews
    From$178/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Guide, snorkel gear, wetsuit

    Highlights

    Head out after sunset for a guided night snorkel in Kona, floating on the surface while manta rays glide below. You’ll get a safety briefing, gear fitting, and a short boat ride to the snorkel site.

    • Watch the sunset on a 20–25 minute boat ride to the snorkel site
    • Snorkel after dark for about 30–40 minutes with your guide
    • Float on the surface while manta rays swim beneath you
    • Follow a boat safety and manta briefing before entering the water
    • Use provided mask, snorkel, wetsuit, and flotation waist belt

    What's Included

    • Mask and snorkel
    • Wetsuit
    • Flotation waist belt

    Things to know

    You must be able to swim 50 yards unassisted and have prior snorkeling experience; non-swimmers and first-time snorkelers are not permitted. Ages 5+ are welcome if requirements are met, and guests under 18 must be with a parent or guardian. Prices vary with demand, plus tax and fees; manta ray sightings are not guaranteed and there is no refund if wildlife does not appear.

    Cancellation Policy

    Refundable ticket: full refund if canceled up to 48 hours before the trip; free rebooking up to 48 hours. Reservations made within 48 hours are not eligible for a refund. Non-refundable ticket: no refunds; rebooking allowed up to 48 hours. Full refund if the operator cancels.

    FAQs

    Yes. You must be able to swim 50 yards unassisted and have prior snorkeling experience. Non-swimmers and first-time snorkelers are not permitted.

    Skip this tour if you’re pregnant, have recurring back/neck pain, shoulder problems (including recurring dislocations), limited mobility, current injuries, or health issues such as heart conditions, high blood pressure, or severe asthma. You must be in good physical and mental health, able to board the boat independently, and able to converse in English for safety instructions.

    Manta rays are wild animals, so sightings aren’t guaranteed. If you don’t see a manta, you can join another night on a space-available standby basis (standby space may be extremely limited). There is no refund if wildlife does not appear.

    Meeting details

    74-381 Kealakehe Parkway Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

    Experience provided by Kona Snorkel Trips
    Experience provided by Kona Snorkel Trips

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    Person: Refundable: Up To 48 Hours Before Trip

    $178.53

    Ages 5+ • Free Cancellation up to 48 hours Before the Start of the Trip

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    Person: Non-Refundable • All Sales are Final

    $164.88

    Ages 3+ • This Rate is NON-REFUNDABLE • All Sales are Final

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    Review summary

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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Wow!!! So amazing! Gorgeous fish and even saw a sand bar shark! So knowledgeable! Thank you Amy and Shari!

    Photo of rachel valdes

    rachel valdes

    May 23, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Wow!!! So amazing! Gorgeous fish and even saw a sand bar shark! So knowledgeable! Thank you Amy and Shari!

    Photo of rachel valdes

    rachel valdes

    May 23, 2026

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