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15 Best Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkels

The manta night snorkels off Kona: dive lights drawing the plankton and the plankton drawing mantas with four-meter wingspans, barrel-rolling close enough to feel the wake. Several operators promise a second trip if the mantas skip a night.

1.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Experience the thrill of snorkeling with manta rays on Hawaii's Big Island. Enjoy expert guides, stunning sunset views, and a memorable night aquatic adventure.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“What a blast! A must do if you're on the Big Island. You can't do this anywhere else on Earth. Great crew. Super helpful and knowledgeable. Jordan was great. He was on our whale watching cruise, which was also 6 out of 5 stars! Give…”

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2.Kona Manta Rays Guaranteed Night Snorkel in Keauhou Harbor

Experience up-close manta rays in Hawaii with this guided night snorkel in Keauhou Harbor. Small groups, expert guides, and a guarantee make it a must-try adventure.

★ 4.5

“Super short boat ride out to dive site. Time in water was okay. Any longer and it might be tiring for most people. Definitely be sure to read instructions on where to meet. There are several tours leading out of same harbor, but this tour’s…”

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3.KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

Experience the magic of night-time snorkeling with manta rays on the Big Island. Small group, expert guides, and guaranteed sightings make this an unforgettable adventure.

★ 5.0

“Once in a lifetime to see these great sea creatures!! We saw many rays close up and personal, within inches of us. The only drawback was the water was pretty rough that night and other companies canceled due to this. Taco and Fisher were great!!…”

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4.Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Experience the magic of Big Island’s waters with a night snorkel to see manta rays feeding up close. An unforgettable adventure for animal lovers.

★ 5.0

“The night snorkel with the manta rays was beyond incredible. The tour company was extremely clear with directions and did a great job preparing us for what to expect, which made everything smooth and stress-free. Seeing the manta rays up close was truly mind-blowing—they were…”

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5.Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Experience gentle giant manta rays up close during this guided night snorkel off Kona. Enjoy sunset views, expert guides, and guaranteed sightings for $130.

“It is a unique experience with a great captain and lifeguards who enjoy their job and care about their customers. We enjoyed non stop viewing of the mantas and learned a lot about these amazing gentle giants.”

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6.Kailua Kona: Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island

Experience Hawaii’s Big Island with a night snorkel tour to see majestic manta rays close-up, guided by friendly experts. An unforgettable adventure.

★ 4.8

“Absolutely an incredible experience!! Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to be so close to these gentle giants! I initially booked for Saturday Feb 8, but it got canceled due to the stormy weather. They notified me by text and that I could call…”

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7.Kona’s Magical Manta Ray Night Snorkel: Small-Group Eco-Tour

Experience the magic of Kona’s nighttime waters as you snorkel with graceful manta rays in a small-group eco-tour, led by knowledgeable guides for an unforgettable adventure.

★ 5.0

“This excursion is a must do! We are semi-retired (in our 60’s) and found this to be fun, easy, and a magical experience. The staff and boat crew were so professional and friendly. The extra amenities of water and snacks were a nice touch. The…”

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8.Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure

Experience a stunning Kona sunset followed by a night snorkel with manta rays on this highly-rated tour. Watch majestic rays and enjoy expert guides for a memorable adventure.

★ 5.0

“The staff were very friendly and informative . A thorough explanation of what to expect was given by staff . Experience of getting in the water with the manta rays was amazing! The crew was fun and great at what they do! Would recommend choosing…”

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9.Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona

Experience the magic of night snorkeling with manta rays off Kona’s coast aboard a comfortable, eco-friendly boat. Perfect for adventurers and nature lovers.

★ 5.0

“I did a lot of research on what company to go with. If I could give this company a 100 stars I would. This was the most fascinating, magical excursion I have ever done in my life. The crew and captain on board were outstanding.…”

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10.Night Manta Ray Experience

Experience the magic of night snorkeling with manta rays on Hawaii’s Big Island. Close encounters, expert guides, and a safe, unforgettable adventure.

★ 5.0

“We saw many manta rays pretty much as soon as we were in the water. Loved how short of a boat ride to the site it was. The manta rays were diving and rubbing up against us. Crew was fantastic!”

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11.Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

Experience the Big Island’s manta rays on a sunset snorkel tour with a luxurious trimaran, expert guides, and close encounters in their natural habitat.

★ 5.0

“The crew was great. Choppy water that night but they made everyone feel safe. The knowledge they shared was wonderful. The night time experience was the best hands down. Would do this again in a heartbeat.”

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12.Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Experience the magic of swimming with wild manta rays in Kailua-Kona at night. Small-group, guided snorkel adventure with all gear included for $127.

★ 5.0

“We saw so many manta rays, and the small-group experience was great. I loved that we went out, saw the manta rays, and got back in about an hour. It was a perfect experience.”

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13.Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel from Kona

Experience the magic of swimming with graceful manta rays off Kailua-Kona on a small-group snorkel tour, with expert guides, guaranteed sightings, and stunning water views.

★ 4.5

“Great trip for a family with 2 teens! Not a strong swimmer and felt totally fine. Had options for life jackets and wetsuits if you needed. Loved the small ship experience!”

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14.Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona

Experience the magic of swimming with gentle manta rays during a guided night snorkel off Kona’s coast. All gear included, with sunset views and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“This was an awesome experience made more fun with the crew! They were so interactive and helpful which made it even better. We were so lucky to see so many manta reys and the crew made it even better my making sure we hooked on…”

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More Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkels

4.9Big Island: Night Swim with Manta Ray with Hot Chocolate1.3 hours$146 5.0Big Island, Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour2 hours (approx.)$125.00 5.0Manta Mania – Manta Ray Night Snorkel – Small-Group Experience In Kona, Hawaii1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$125.00 5.0Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure! Small Group1 hour (approx.)$83.95 4.5Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour from Kona1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$160.50 5.0Late Night Manta Snorkel2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$124.95 5.0Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona2 to 3 hours (approx.)$103.33 4.5Snorkel With Giant Manta Rays In Kailua Kona2 hours (approx.)$137.00 4.8Manta Ray Snorkel in Kailua-Kona with Hot Cocoa2 hours$125 4.9Big Island: Snorkel with Manta Rays – Manta Guarantee2 hours$141 5.0Small Group, Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure!1 hour (approx.)$115.00 5.0One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel3 hours (approx.)$135.00 4.4Kona: Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure2 hours$107 5.0Night Manta Ray Snorkel with Videos2 hours (approx.)$150.00 5.0Kona Night Manta Snorkel Tour$149.00 4.5Manta Ray Snorkel Experience2 hours (approx.)$139.00 5.0Sunset Cruise & Manta Night Snorkeling Charter3 hours (approx.)$990.00 5.0Kona Manta Night Snorkel Adventure: Swim with Majestic Rays1 hour (approx.)$160.00 4.4Big Island: Manta Ray Snorkel Boat Tour2 hours$137 5.0Manta Ray Night Snorkel and Dive3 hours (approx.)$169.00 3.5Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure in Kailua-Kona$137.00 Kona Town Manta Sunset Snorkel$150.00 5.0Kona: Manta Ray Night Snorkel2 hours$150