Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour

Take a swim in the moonlight with manta rays!

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour

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.

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Details

Tour Highlights

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!

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Tour Description

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!

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Price & Availability

Adults (11yrs+)	$102.00
Child (2-11yrs)	$85.00
Ride Along (2+, Non-snorkeler)	$65
Infant – (0-2)	free

Available Daily
Check-in At 4:45 PM or 7:45 PM at Honokohau Marina.
Total Tour Time With Check-In Is 3.25 Hours (2.5 Hours On The Boat)

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Sample 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
6:00 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

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
9:00 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

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Meals

Choose from a limited selection of complimentary snack and beverage options.

Dry Snacks
Hot coffee
Hot Chocolate
Water, juices & soft drinks available for purchase

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Cancellation Policy

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.

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Special Instructions

A waiver will need to be signed at check-in and while on the boat, you will be going barefoot (for safety). There is no smoking permitted while on the boat or on the vehicle.
A snorkel mask, swim fins, wetsuit, flotation device, dry snacks, hot coffee, and hot chocolate are included in the price of your tour.
Guests are advised to bring a towel, jacket or sweatshirt, a change of clothes, and a camera.
Tours operate out of the Honokohau Marina on the Kona side of the island.
Parking at the harbor is available.

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Features

Evening Snorkeling Tour

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.

Afternoon Snorkeling Tour

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I learn something on this tour or is this just an activity tour?

Yes, you will learn about manta rays on this tour. As you motor to the snorkel destination, your guide will provide you with information about manta rays. Guides will also inform you about the local ocean environment and marine life.

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 yours are the same and there is no difference. 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

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