BIG ISLAND MANTA RAY NIGHT SNORKEL TOUR

Encounter Manta Rays In The Evening Moonlight

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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 Honokōhau 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.

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.

Starting At
$130 USD
Age
All Ages
Duration
2.5-hour
Location
Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaiʻi
Starting At
$130 USD
Age
All Ages
Duration
2.5-hour
Location
Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaiʻi

What's Included
- Knowledgeable guides share fun Manta Ray facts
- Parking at the harbor is available
- A snorkel mask, swim fins, wetsuit, flotation device, dry snacks, hot coffee, and hot chocolate are included in the price of your tour
Highlights
- Unique nighttime views of the coast and the waters below
- Watch the manta rays do their feeding dance before you
- Learn interesting facts about the manta rays
What's Included
- Snacks and hot beverages provided
- Knowledgeable guides share fun Manta Ray facts
- Parking at the harbor is available
- A snorkel mask, swim fins, wetsuit, flotation device, dry snacks, hot coffee, and hot chocolate are included in the price of your tour
Highlights
- Unique nighttime views of the coast and the waters below
- Watch the manta rays do their feeding dance before you
- Learn interesting facts about the manta rays

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel OE1 (29 Passenger)

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel OE2 (19 Passenger)

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$130^.00
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Adults Ages 12 yrs+

$ 130^.00

Children Ages 3-11 yrs

$ 100^.00

Ride Alongs

$ 80^.00

Infants Ages 0-2 yrs

$ 80^.00

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Expert Guidance Provided

Manta Rays are among the most popular animals in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. While Manta Rays can grow to be quite large, they are harmless to humans and are often very curious about us. Our expert guides will talk with you about the mantas, their significance to the Islands, and some knowledge about their behavior. Some of your group may have concerns about getting in the water with these huge creatures, and our guides will put them at ease. Mantas are beautiful animals; snorkeling with them is an experience you will never forget.

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Get Close to These Beautiful Animals

Manta Rays are gentle giants of the sea, and seeing them in their natural habitat is an unforgettable experience. These harmless creatures can grow up to a 16-foot wingspan and need to eat 10 percent of their body weight daily. Our lights attract the plankton they feed on, so we see them up close. While floating on the surface, these gigantic animals will suddenly appear out of the darkness. The Rays come close and perform summersaults underneath you while they eat the plankton. At first, you will be surprised, then amazed, then hypnotized by their grace and beauty.

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An Amazing Tour for the Whole Family

This small-group tour is perfect for families! We realize you're on vacation and want an adventure. We want you to remember this experience with your family and friends forever. Even if you are a less-than-confident swimmer, the crew is quick to help you make the experience as good as possible. Your safety is our priority, and our crew is excited to share their Hawai'i with you. Don't feel like getting in the water? No problem! You are welcome to come along for the ride!

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Details

Highlights

Beautiful Moonlight Tour
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 And Boat
40-45 Minutes in the Water
Ride-Alongs For Infants And Young Children Allowed

Description

This is one of the coolest adventures you will ever have: go for an unforgettable evening swim with Manta Rays! Let the stars above illuminate the sea as these gentle ocean creatures glide through the water. 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 about 40-45 minutes in the water to marvel at these majestic creatures.

Moonlight snorkeling tours take place off the Kona coast. Board the boat at the Honokōhau Marina near Kailua-Kona. After a safety briefing, friendly guides provide an educational overview of the Manta Rays and explain their habits, 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, which attracts the rays to feed. Get in the water, and you will be breathtakingly close to these gentle giants, unlike any other snorkeling experience you’ve had!

This 2-hour 30-minute boat and snorkel tour will 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. Pack a towel, a change of clothes, and a camera – the snorkel gear and fins are included!

Price & Availability

Manta Ray Night Snorkel OE1 (29 Passenger)

AdultsAges 12 yrs+	$130^.00
ChildrenAges 3-11 yrs	$100^.00
Ride Alongs	$80^.00
InfantsAges 0-2 yrs	$80^.00

Manta Ray Night Snorkel OE2 (19 Passenger)

AdultsAges 12 yrs+	$130^.00
ChildrenAges 3-11 yrs	$100^.00
Ride Alongs	$80^.00
InfantsAges 0-2 yrs	$80^.00

Available Daily – tours at 6 pm or 9 pm
Please email or contact us about the 9 pm availability as this tour is based upon the phases of the moon

Additional Information

Included: Mask, fins, snorkel, wet suit, flotation devices, dry
You should bring: Towel, Jacket/Sweatshirt/Dry Clothes since you’re on a boat at night sometimes it’s chilly when you’re wet.

Itinerary

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour
4:45 PM to 8:00 PM
2.5-hour boat tour

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
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Snorkel with Manta Rays (guests have approximately 45 minutes in the water)
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Motor Back to Honokohau Marina
8:00 PM	Arrive Back at Honokohau Marina

Moonlight Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour
7:45 PM to 11:00 PM
2.5-hour boat tour

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
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM	Snorkel with Manta Rays (guests have approximately 45 minutes in the water)
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM	Motor Back to Honokohau Marina
11:00 PM	Arrive Back at Honokohau Marina

Cancellation

Any request for a refund 72 hours or more prior to the start of the tour or activity is honored with a full refund.

No refunds are issued for any cancellations inside the 72-hour period, prior to the start of your tour. There is no refund for no-shows. There is no charge for date change or tour change based on tour availability outside of the 72-hour cancellation period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OE1, OE2 & OE3 mean for manta ray night snorkel when booking?

Those are the different boats that will go out each night. They range between OE1 at 29 guests, OE2 at 19 guests & OE3 at 20 guests. Typically all bookings will use our OE1 boat and then spill over to the others based upon availability. You will receive the same quality service no matter which boat you choose in the system.
Are you doing a moon phase tour with the full moon? Do you offer private tours with the full moon in the early morning hours?

Although there are things that impact marine life during full moon and new moon phases that may draw additional marine life closer to shore, we typically do not see a difference during those times to warrant specific tours. The best hours remain when our tours go out due to patterns and behaviors followed by the local marine population. We do offer private charters when boats are available. Please contact a team member about your group size.
What Do I Bring?

We will have water and sodas as well as some dry snacks for you but you are free to bring anything else you want to eat and drink. Bring your bathing suit and a towel and if you have your own personal snorkel equipment or flotation feel free to bring those things with you if you prefer. Children under 36 inches tall and infants need to bring their own life jacket. Don’t forget to bring your Camera!
What Is The Difference Between The Earlier Night Snorkel Tour And The Moonlight Tour?

When it comes to the itinerary of the tour and seeing manta rays, these tours are the same. The later tour moonlight tour is less desirable for children due to the later hours. The moonlight tour takes place in complete darkness from start to finish whereas the evening tour takes place as the sun is setting.

What If We Do Not See Any Manta Rays?

It is very rare that we do not see manta rays however, if that is the case, you are able to book another tour during your vacation free of charge. It is subject to availability.
Are we able to feed the manta rays?

No. The manta rays come near the boat because they are following the plankton that is illuminated by the lights on the boat. They are feeding themselves and keeping the life cycle balanced.
Will I get bitten or stung by a manta ray?

No. These are gentle creatures who do not go after humans.
We are interested in manta ray snorkel, however, does it require to have swimming skills?

Basic swimming skills are useful but not required as you will have various floating devices available to keep at the surface. Laying face down with a snorkel and mask, you donʻt have to move at all as manta rays come to you, eating the plankton that gather in the bright floating lights you hold.
Do you have to wear a wet suit?

No, you don’t have to wear a wetsuit but the water is cool and you will be floating on the surface as the manta rays will come to you if you are still. The wet suit will help keep your body at the surface and warm giving you the best chance to get close to a manta ray.
Do you have wetsuits for plus sized women?

We have wet suits for sizes up to 350 lbs. They are unisex and a one size fits all cut.
Can we wear life jackets in the water if we aren’t great swimmers?

A lifejacket's purpose is to keep your head out of the water so it would not be good for use on this tour. The other gear your boat's crew provides will help you stay afloat and comfortable while enjoying the experience.