Kona Hi, Sunset Manta Ray Tour 10 passengers maximum

Island of Hawaii, Hawaii



Join us for a snorkeling tour in Kailua-Kona and snorkel with Manta Rays along Hawaii's Kona Coast. We use illuminated floatation devices to attract plankton to see these majestic creatures up close.

This night snorkeling tour along the Kona Coast is ideal for those wanting to see wild manta rays up close in their natural habitat.

Highlights

  • Float weightlessly as manta rays glide beneath you in the dark ocean
  • Join a guided snorkeling tour to explore manta rays' nocturnal environment
  • Receive a wetsuit top and snorkeling gear fitted by your guide
  • Snorkel under the moonlit sky along the Kona Coast
  • Observe wild manta rays up close while holding onto a flotation device

Description

Your experience starts in Kailua-Kona where you meet your small group and guides. After a short briefing, you will be provided with a wetsuit top and snorkeling equipment.

Board the vessel and head to sea to snorkel along the Kona Coast after dark, when manta rays are most active. The guide uses an illuminated flotation device to attract plankton, drawing manta rays close for observation. You float and snorkel alongside these gentle creatures, witnessing their graceful movements in the ocean.

After the encounter, you return to the mainland, concluding a focused and memorable manta ray snorkeling adventure.

Includes

  • Snorkeling tour
  • Professional guide
  • Shorty wetsuit top
  • Flotation devices
  • Use of snorkeling equipment (standard and prescription masks available)
  • GoPro Hero 13 videos and photos

Excludes

  • Towels
  • Tips for the crew

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

For best experience, bring a towel and wear swimwear under the wetsuit. Evening tours begin after sunset to coincide with manta ray activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a guided snorkeling tour in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, allowing small groups to observe wild manta rays up close at night along the Kona coast.
The tour accommodates a maximum of 10 passengers to ensure a small group experience.
Participants receive a wetsuit top and snorkeling gear before entering the water.
The tour occurs after sunset to observe manta rays in their natural nocturnal environment; check the website for current schedules.
The tour begins in Kailua-Kona on the west coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.
Yes, the tour is suitable for snorkelers of all skill levels, including beginners.
Yes, the tour is guided by experienced staff and includes flotation devices to ensure safety while snorkeling at night.
No, snorkeling gear and wetsuit tops are provided as part of the tour package.
You can observe wild manta rays closely while holding onto a flotation device during the guided snorkeling experience.
Wear swimwear under the provided wetsuit top and bring a towel; waterproof cameras are optional but recommended for photos.

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