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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

“10/10 recommend this Kona experience! The crew was fantastic with the kids. And seeing such awesome creatures that close was unreal!”

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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

“Kinda chilly so if you have a wetsuit top, bring that. We saw 8 manta rays and they come right up to you. Cool experience. I saw some other tour companies offering 2 hr tours, that’s too long. 1 he is the perfect length.”

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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

“As long as you are a bit comfortable in the water, it’s a must do visiting the island. We got to see a lot of Manta Rays on are trip. Pretty dang cool.”

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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

“Kid and family friendly. Core memories weee created with my family. The boat ran very efficiently. Don’t take long to get to our destination and in the waters to witness our first manta. This was past our daughter’s normal bedtime, so was worried it would…”

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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.

“Such a great team of staff making sure we enjoyed our experience. I can’t say enough good about captain and crew. Experience is pretty incredible. You get soooo close to these 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

“My husband and I booked this adventure for our honeymoon and are SO glad we did! It ended up being one of the best highlights of our trip. And this is coming from two people who can’t swim 😂 Our guides Aidan, Gary and Noah…”

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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

“Wonderful experience! Great staff. Note, you are holding onto a board so that you can see the manta rays not independently snorkeling. Wonderful experience! Highly recommend!”

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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

“Fantastic evening as we were fortunate to have Manta Ray viewing for the entire night snorkeling duration. Must experience this adventure.”

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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

“Amazing experience! Highly recommend! Super cool. Once in a lifetime chance to get close up and personal with beautiful Mantas! :)”

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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

“The experience was one of a lifetime. I would do it over and over again. The captain and crew were amazing and the manta rays swam all over the place and brushed up against us. It was the most incredible experience I’ve ever had. Highly…”

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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

“We had an incredible time- unique experience and totally worth it. Leaving at sunset helps get over any qualms about being in the water in the dark.”

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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

“Well worth it. If you're prone to sea sickness, sit in the back of the boat, as the ride is a little bumpy. And bring a towel!”

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15.Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

Experience close encounters with graceful manta rays on Big Island’s night snorkel tour. Safe, small groups, expert guides, and unforgettable wildlife viewing.

★ 4.5

“The most amazing experience. We saw five manta rays and they came close enough to bump into you. The crew was amazing and the whole night was the coolest thing.”

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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