There is nothing more magical than swimming with manta rays in the moonlight. Gear up for an evening of snorkeling with these graceful ocean creatures off the Kona coast. Board the boat at the Honokohau Marina near Kailua-Kona. As you motor to the snorkeling destination, learn everything there is to know about manta rays from the knowledgeable guides. Once there, the strobe lights from the boat will illuminate the water, attracting plankton for the rays to feed on. Jump in the water beside these gentle rays as they glide through the ocean. Swim up-close to several of these amazing marine creatures. You’ve never had a snorkeling experience like this!
The 2.5-hour tour is guaranteed to be a highlight of your trip. Tours run every night and offer an earlier or a later snorkel tour. Just bring a towel and a change of clothes – the snorkel gear and fins are included.
Board the boat near Kailua-Kona and learn all about manta rays as you make your way to the snorkeling destination. Once there, gear-up and swim with the manta rays under the stars. Warm up with a hot beverage on the return trip.
Opt for the late-evening tour. Sip a hot beverage and learn about manta rays as you motor to the snorkeling destination. Once there, gear-up and swim with the manta rays under the moonlight and twinkling stars.
Beautiful Moonlight Tour Available
Two Evening Tour Times Operating Daily
Snacks and Hot Beverages Provided
Snorkeling Equipment Included (Mask, Snorkel, and Fins)
Knowledgeable Guides Share Fun Manta Ray Facts
Comfortable Cabin
Children and Adults Welcome!
Ride-Alongs Welcome!
Have an unforgettable experience exclusively available on the Big Island: Go for an unforgettable evening swim with manta rays! Let the stars above illuminate the sea as these gentle ocean creatures glide through the saltwater atmosphere. Your swim with rays is guaranteed to be an evening of marine magic. The tour provides the mask, snorkel, and fins, so after gearing up, you will have 2 hours to swim beside these unusual-looking creatures.
Moonlight snorkeling tours take place off the Kona coast. Board the boat at the Honokohau Marina near Kailua-Kona. After a safety briefing, friendly guides provide an educational overview of the manta rays, explain their habits, their biology, and anything else you want to know about these diamond shaped-skates as you motor to the snorkeling destination. Once there, the strobe lights from the boat will illuminate the water, attracting plankton for the rays to feed on which attract the rays. Get in the water beside these gentle sea creatures and swim with them through the sea. You will be breathtakingly close to the manta rays, unlike any other snorkeling experience you’ve had!
This 2 hour 30 minute boat and snorkel tour is guaranteed to be the highlight of your Hawaiʻi vacation! Tours run from the harbor near Kailua-Kona every night and offer two launch-time choices for your convenience. Simply pack a towel, a change of clothes, and a camera – the snorkel gear and fins are included!
Manta Ray Night Snorkel
| Adults (11yrs+) | $102.00 |
| Childrens (2-11yrs) | $85.00 |
| Ride Alongs | $65.00 |
| Infant (Under 2yrs) | $30.00 |
| 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM | Arrive & Check-In at Honokohau Marina near Kailua-Kona |
| 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Info & Briefing as You Motor to Snorkel Destination |
| 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Snorkel with Manta Rays |
| 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Motor Back to Honokohau Marina |
| 8:00 PM | Arrive Back at Honokohau Marina |
Please email or contact us about availability as this tour is based upon the phases of the moon.
| 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM | Arrive & Check-In at Honokohau Marina near Kailua-Kona |
| 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Info & Briefing as You Motor to Snorkel Destination |
| 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Snorkel with Manta Rays |
| 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Motor Back to Honokohau Marina |
| 11:00 PM | Arrive Back at Honokohau Marina |
Choose from a limited selection of complimentary snack and beverage options.
Contact the offices directly for refund and cancellation.
All routes and timing will be based upon the captainʻs discretion on that day. If you do not see manta rays, you may return for another snorkel cruise for free. Dependant on space availability.
90 Min Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Captain Cook Snorkel – Afternoon Tour
A three-hour adventure cruise to explore the historic Kona coast, to Capt. Cook's Monument at Kealakekua Bay. Guests will snorkel at these premier marine sanctuaries viewing many species of fish, eels, turtles, and corals. The adventure continues as we head out to find the dolphins and whales.
Dolphin Watch & Deluxe Snorkel Adventure
The boat has a large spacious cabin area for lounging, relaxing, and sightseeing. On top is a sun deck for sunbathing, socializing, or just enjoying a beverage. The sun deck has a full bar for your convenience, changing rooms, restrooms, ample comfortable seating, and even fresh showers for after the swim.
