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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

“Big shout out to Bryce, Noah, and Vince! Fantastic crew! Attentive and great sense of humour to calm anyone who may need it. Words cannot describe the experience!”

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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

“The crew was absolutely amazing. As a non-swimmer, I was nervous, but Greg made me feel completely comfortable and safe getting into the water. Because of him, I was able to experience the manta rays up close—an unforgettable experience!”

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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

“It was an amazing experience and the highlight of the trip if you are visiting Kona i would definitely reccomend doing this, The staff were amazing.”

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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

“Our tour was so efficient and the operators were exceptionally helpful. They were able to quickly identify people not having a good time and helped make them more comfortable.”

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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.

“We were scared but the crew was patient and supportive. We ended up all getting in and it was wonderful. Absolutely do it.”

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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 incredible experience! The night manta ray dive in Kona was pure magic. The crew was professional and made us feel safe and prepared, and once the lights came on, giant manta rays glided gracefully just inches away. It was surreal, unforgettable, and a must-do…”

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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

“Great experience! Extremely friendly crew who also worked hard to make sure our group had the best experience possible! We had a phenomenal time and I will definitely be recommending Kona style to anyone I know traveling to Kona!”

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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

“The many’s ray experience itself was great and the tour guides were very hospitable and accommodating. The only thing that completely ruined this tour for me was the amount of guests on the boat. There was over 24 ppl and it was crowded. I don’t…”

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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

“Amazing night snorkel with more than 10 manta rays. Crew were helpful and super efficient. Would recommend”

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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 very knowledgeable. We had never snorkeled before but wow so cool. The manta ray came up from the bottom and leveled off about a foot from us. Totally worth the price of admission!!”

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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

“Seeing the rays up close was amazing! I am writing to thank the crew on our recent snorkeling trip through you. Lance, Chaden, Beck, Tayler, and Rob. These people were very professional, experienced, knowledgeable and very helpful. I was experiencing some some reservations about entering…”

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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

“Swimming with manta rays was amazing! However when we first got there the crewmember greeting us and giving us wetsuits was very cold and unfriendly. We were the first family there but he proceeded to skip us during handing out wetsuits and then question half…”

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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