Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour from Kona: Top-rated Experience in Hawaii as per Travel Channel

Experience the top-rated manta ray night snorkel tour in Kona, Hawaii. Voted one of the top 10 things to do in your life by the Travel Channel. Swim with gentle giants in crystal-clear waters!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides - While mantas can be observed during the day, they are most active in their feeding at night, as plankton ascend to the surface of the water. Utilizing dive lights that do not harm the mantas, you can draw them near and observe them closely.
    Mantas differ from sting rays in that they are incredibly docile and lack…
What's Included
  • Homemade soup, bread rolls, and hot drinks included
  • Snorkel gear, wetsuit, and instruction provided
  • Experience a manta ray night snorkel adventure
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Beer and Wine (available to purchase)
Additional Information

The Travel Channel ranked the manta ray night snorkel as one of ‘The Top 10 Experiences of a Lifetime’. Try the Kona manta ray snorkel and discover why it’s getting so much attention. Your journey to the snorkel site is a quick five-minute trip off the western coast of Hawai’i Island. As the ship’s diving lights pierce the pristine water, these majestic…

Location
78-7130 Kaleiopapa St
Kaleiopapa Street
Check in at the Fair Wind office located on Keauhou Bay. **Boarding begins 15 minutes after the listed tour check-in time.** Free Parking along Kaleiopapa Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anna
Feb 12, 2025
Best Tour You’ll Do! - This was one of the best things we’ve done in our lives! While obviously the company cannot control the rays- the entire time we were in the water there were so so many dancing all around. The crew was so wonderful, helpful and fun. They educated us in the amazing animals in detail and were with us helping the entire time. My husband had some mask issues (facial hair) and they helped him back in the boat and fed him. Our 17 year old said it was life changing- truly cannot recommend highly enough!
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Tempsie
Feb 9, 2025
Amazing Experience - At first we thought, ' Hmmm a bit expensive and a bigger bought means too many people'. Wow we're we wrong! This was an absolute treat and a fantastic trip. We went snorkeling with this company the day before and they offer 20% off for returning guests guest so we decided to do it. The captain cook landing snorkel trip was amazing as well. We saw dolphins, octopus, barracuda, puffer fish and thousands of other fish. It was so good we took the Manta trip and it was unbelievable! The fantastic gracefully caresses our stomachs as they barrel rolled and swooped right in front of us. They were so close you could honestly kiss them. And huge!!! 14 feet and over a thousand pounds. Staff was great and the in water life guard helped my wife out of the ocean when she got tired. Both trips are absolutely #1. Don't even think about it because it is worth every penny!
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Goplaces36709556087
Jan 30, 2025
Night Manta on the Hula Kai - Absolutely recommend!! Quite the experience to see Mantas up close and personal. No problem staying comfortable in the water. The soup & cocoa after. coming back onboard was extremely tasty. Again..... awesome Capt. & Crew!!!
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340murrayg
Jan 27, 2025
Absolutely amazing! - This was one of the most incredible things I have ever done. The boat and crew were awesome and the experience was indescribable, you just have to go do it to understand.
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Lojeslj
Jan 20, 2025
Great experience, great crew. - One of the best experiences of my life. Being that close to the mantas was amazing. Fair Winds runs a tight ship and the tour was very professional. Wetsuits were provided (and snorkel/mask if needed) and the water was not uncomfortable, even in January. The site is just a 10 minute boat ride from their pier, so you don't spend too much time wet and cold after the snorkel. They provided warm and tasty stew, along with hot chocolate/coffee/tea when you got out of the water. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable.
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Trisha
Jan 13, 2025
Amazing experience- know before you go - Incredible experience- manta ray an inch from my face. This was incredible- but I think it’s important to note that small kids will probably be scared so know your kids if taking with. Also- upper body strength is very important. You have to hold onto a bar and lay flat the entire time- which is totally worth it, but good to know before going.
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Laurakp3484js
Dec 17, 2024
Phenomenal! Exceptional! - This was hands down the best excursion I did my entire two weeks visiting the Hawaiian islands. This might also be one of the best travel excursions I’ve ever done period. We had at least 6 mantas around us, and someone said they counted 9 at one point! This experience was way more than I could have thought or imagined it. The proximity to these graceful snd magnificent creatures was truly remarkable. Honestly words cannot properly describe the feeling and the beauty of being so close, and yet being so respectful to let them be themselves. Fair Wind and crew is the only way to go. Don’t consider any other. After getting out of the chilly water, there was delicious soup w/ fresh rolls, and hot chocolate too warm you up. Delicious !! Kudos to the kitchen staff. If I had another day they’re, I would have done a day snorkel or trip with them, just because this is the level of service travellers hope to receive. Fair Wind absolutely delivers on every level. Thanks for the treasured memories.
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E5766rnsharonv
Nov 28, 2024
It was an amazing experience, I will do this again next time I come to the big island! - This is a trip I highly recommend for everyone…..this was an amazing experience. The crew and boat were great. They made everyone feel very comfortable getting in the water at night, great learning experience, the crew’s knowledge and willing to teach was great.
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Heidi
Nov 12, 2024
The highlight of our trip! - An experience of a lifetime! The boat was very nice, and the crew made it very easy by giving clear instructions. The manta rays came within inches of us. They are so majestic. Absolutely amazing!!!
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Dck3
Nov 6, 2024
Absolutely Amazing, Graceful Creatures - First of all, Thank you Fairwinds for an AWESOME tour! Capt Isaac, Sam, Aubrey and Jamie were outstanding host! Aubrey educated us on the life of a Manta Ray, Isaac backed her up with the rules and what to expect. Jamie was in the water with us answering any questions, and Sam was ready with warm Cocoa and soup when we came back aboard ship! The Manta Rays put on the most elegant underwater ballet show as they gracefully swam loops (sometimes in what seemed like formation) as they had their mouths open to catch the plankton. Absolutely amazing creatures. Remember to look left and right while your face is in the water, or else you will be quite startled when one of the Manta Rays brushes up against your arms!
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