Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Round-trip transportation available from select hotels for additional fee.

• 30 Minutes Before Departure: Check-in at Honokohau Marina
• Depart Marina
• Arrive at Manta Location
• 2 Hours after Departure: Return to Honokohau Harbor
• Iruka provided return transportation (optional)

• 30 Minutes Before Departure: Check-in at Honokohau Marina
• Depart Marina
• Arrive at Manta Location
• 2 Hours after Departure: Return to Honokohau Harbor
• Self-drive or Uber, etc (No Iruka provided transportation available)

Named one of the “Top 10 Things to do in your lifetime” by The Travel Channel, this is an after-dark experience you’ll never forget. Hold onto a float with an artificial light in the water that attracts Manta Ray’s food source (phytoplankton) and enjoy magical moments as stunning manta rays barrel roll under the surface. You’ll have the chance to get up close and personal with these wild yet gentle and captivating manta rays in the water. This “Manta Heaven” is located near shore in safe, shallow, warm waters. Holding a hot cocoa under the sparkling milky way on the return trip is an added bonus!

Snorkel gear, snacks, water and hot cocoa, raft for floating, and snorkeling. GoPro Photo packages are included at no cost, if a photographer is available for that day.

Wetsuit rentals are available for $10 per person cash or credit card at check-in. Feel free to enjoy BYOB Alcoholic beverages (no glass bottles).

Yes, we do! You will be outfitted with a mask and fins shortly before we arrive at our snorkel destination.

If you’ve never used snorkel gear before, don’t worry. You can ask our crew any questions you have about how to breathe through a snorkel, how to keep a mask secure or how to use your fins in the water. Prescription masks are available (please contact our office in advance to confirm availability: (808) 636-8440).

You are also welcome to bring your own snorkel gear, if you prefer.

Please wear a swimsuit. You can put them on under your outfits before leaving the harbor. We also recommend bringing a beach towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and a long sleeve jacket or sweatshirt. You might also consider motion sickness medicine (It is most effective to take the pill an hour before leaving the hotel), a water-proof case or bag for your belongings and a reusable water bottle. Please be advised that your belongings may get wet.

This tour Includes snacks & non-alcoholic beverages. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Alcohol is allowed as long as it is not in a glass bottle.

We welcome all ages and abilities on this tour. Please keep in mind that this is an ocean tour recommended for guests who will be comfortable swimming in the ocean at night with a lifejacket. If you cannot, the crew may ask you to watch from the boat for your safety.

If you or anyone in your party is interested in experiencing this tour but not interested in snorkeling, we also offer a ‘Ride Along’ ticket at a discounted price.

Our speedboat raft “Kibou” allows for up to 30 guests on board.

No, transportation is not included.

Check-in is 30 minutes before your tour’s scheduled departure. Arrival and check-in is at Honokohau Harbor, 5 minutes north of Kailua-Kona. You will be sent driving directions to our  Google location and photos of our check-in location at slip 17 within your confirmation email. Free parking is available.

We aim to give every guest the best opportunity possible to see manta rays in their natural habitat, but please note that because our tour operates in nature with wild animals, marine life sightings are not guaranteed.

During the manta ray snorkel tour, guests may encounter a variety of other marine life native to Hawai‘i’s ocean waters, including reef sharks and oceanic shark species. While sharks are generally not interested in human interaction, these animals are wild marine creatures and sightings cannot be predicted or controlled. 

Our crew is trained to follow established safety procedures and continuously monitor ocean conditions to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests. In the interest of guest safety, the captain reserves the right to modify or end the tour early, or require guests to remain onboard and view the manta rays from the vessel rather than enter the water, if conditions or wildlife activity are deemed unsafe or pose a potential risk of injury. By participating in this activity, guests acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with ocean activities and wildlife encounters.

The Marine Mammal Protection Act regulations prohibit feeding, attempting to feed, and harassing marine mammals in the wild. Touching and/or feeding wild marine life in Hawaii is against the law.

If we do not see any manta rays, you will receive a rain check for a free spot on a future tour.

The tour is 2 hours from start to finish.

For the health and comfort of all our guests, Smoking is strictly prohibited on our tours. Please refrain from smoking during the duration of the tour. Vaping is permitted. Please be respectful of other guests on board.

For a full refund, call (808) 636-8440 up to 48 hours before the tour. In case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, customers will also receive a full refund. No-shows will be charged the full price. With a doctor’s note, you will be able to receive a full refund after the designated cancellation period if the doctor’s note applies only to the person who holds the note. If the person with a doctor’s note is a minor, we will honor one adult as guardian for full refund.

Tipping is not necessary but extremely appreciated! If you enjoyed your experience with us, we recommend tipping the crew via Venmo or cash on the boat. As a rule of thumb, a 20% tip is the average gratuity in the U.S.

We also greatly appreciate our customer’s reviews on our Google Business, Yelp, and Trip Advisor. Your experience helps to inform future travelers.