Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Experience the thrill of snorkeling with manta rays in Kona, Hawaii. Our small-group tours offer a more intimate and engaging encounter with these majestic creatures. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 74 Kealakehe Pkwy - You’ll feel like you’re in the middle of a marine documentary during your up-close encounter with Kona’s majestic manta rays. Watch from mere inches away as these gentle giants have a feeding frenzy on phytoplankton and zooplankton that’s attracted to our lightboard.
    Hawaii Island is the only place in the world that offers…
What's Included
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
What's Not Included
  • Please bring your own towel.
Additional Information

We cater to a limited group of just 12 members, ensuring a more personalized manta ray snorkeling adventure compared to the crowded boats operating in Kona.
Our small party size not only promises a more exclusive experience but also increases the probability of spotting manta rays. Our swim guide will lead your group to the most bustling parts of the…

Location
Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures
Kealakehe Parkway
Please arrive 15 minutes early, and meet us at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, located on Kealakehe Pkwy in Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Follow directions to the Boat Launch ramp area near the restrooms and pavilion. We'll meet you at the pavilion and check you in before escorting you to the vessel.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Emmaf3283
Dec 28, 2024
Just book it! - My dad and I booked this trip for my 30th birthday. We were a little worried when another company got back and they didn't see any Rays. Our guides ensured we were going into a different location and they were in connection with people still at the location and they were very active. Easy check-in. Very friendly and informative crew. Our guide (Jake or Jacob) very knowledgeable about everything Manta Rays. He sat with my Dad and I at the front of the boat. We got to see flying fish and the coastline as we headed south. It was very easy getting in and out of the boat. They provided wet suits (covered your torso), mask, and snorkle. Finns are not needed as you are stationary flat in the water. Once the rays started coming under the board the guide pointed out their names and how they can tell which ray is who, how to identify males/females, and their ages. The rays get so close (one brushed up against me) and they are so big, gentle and beautiful!! Time went very fast but the memories are long lasting. Boat ride back was a bit choppy but nothing too bad. 10/10 would recommend and this is coming from someone terrified of the ocean especially not being able to see the bottom. Just book it! Once in a lifetime experience!!
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France_b
Nov 25, 2024
Magical manta night swim! - The mantas (2) came close to us and skimmed our torso. The small group of us (7) had a fantastic time!! Experienced crew too.
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886sybilh
Nov 20, 2024
Trip of a lifetime! - Wow! What an amazing experience. It was a trip of a lifetime for our family and we had an incredible show of Manta Rays. Jacob, Jeff and Carmel were awesome hosts and helped us feel safe every step of the way. We got to watch the sunset on the boat ride out which was amazing and once we jumped into the water, we saw a manta almost immediately and then several followed. They are gentle, peaceful and absolutely stunning creatures to see that up close. It truly was magical and the crew was super knowledgeable. We asked a ton of questions and they answered all! What a day!! We would definitely do it again.
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Kadejham2024
Nov 17, 2024
Fun, knowledgeable and lots of manta rays! - We had the most pleasurable experience with the crew and other people on the excursion. We had a sunset boat ride to the bay and saw more manta rays so close up than we ever imagined. Highly recommend and even told a family visiting that we met at the end of the trip to make it a to-do on their vacation.
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192cm
Nov 14, 2024
WONDERFUL Manta Ray experience. - WONDERFUL Manta Ray experience. We took our family on this tour and were treated like gold the entire trip. We saw many Manta Rays and learned so much about Manta Rays. The crew was friendly, humorous, and attentive. We are so glad we chose this smaller tour for our family.
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Jennadom
Nov 2, 2024
Manta Ray Night Snorkel - We did the night manta ray snorkel and it was incredible! Our guide Jacob was super cool and very knowledgeable and our captain Jeff was awesome as well. We saw an incredible sunset and the manta rays were BEAUTIFUL. We also loved how the whole tour felt very ethical for the manta rays and was focused on keeping them safe! Would definitely recommend!
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Jennifereo7419oz
Oct 23, 2024
Simply AMAZING!! - We had an AMAZING time!! Captain Adam and Jacob were incredible! We felt safe the entire time. We learned so much about the island as well the manta rays. 10/10 would recommend!
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Schwung
Oct 6, 2024
Night Snorkel - This review is for the night Manta experience. Our crew was Adam, Jacob, and Kalie. Before booking it's important to understand that you'll be on a speed boat for about 30 minutes. Then you will jump off the side of the boat into the ocean at night. There isn't much swimming required and the wetsuits and ankle floats they give you will add buoyancy but I can't recommend this experience if you can't swim, which was the case with one of our participants. This was the thing I was most looking forward to on our trip and didn't disappoint. Our boat had 12 guests which meant everyone got in the water for 30ish minutes. It was pretty chilly so I wasn't yearning for more. We saw tons of mantas. A very unique experience.
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B9956cwjustino
Oct 3, 2024
Ohana and Memories - Had an amazing time seeing the beautiful Manta Rays! Our guide and captin (Jake and Jeff) were amazing. They were extremely knowledgeable and made you feel like a friend. Highly recommend this great adventure!
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24zoed
Nov 21, 2024
Poor gear and poor staff - This experience was amazing however I felt parts of it were dampened because of staff. The boat ride was great and very beautiful however the actual manta ray experience could have been a lot better for these reasons. 1. They give you no time to properly secure your snorkel mask. Once you are in the water it is extremely difficult to adjust because you are NOT allowed to put your legs down (understandably) so you need to have secure before you get in. If you don’t have it on correctly from the beginning, this will interfere with the rest of your experience. 2. The staff seemed to have little interest in the guests comfortability/overall experience. I went with my boyfriend, and the entire time he was having trouble with his mask. The guide said it was probably just on too tight. My boyfriend continued to struggle until there were about 5/10 minutes left and the guide sent him to get a new mask. With this mask he was finally able to see, but he only had a few minutes left with the manta. 3. The gear NEEDS to be upgraded. Some of the wet suits are worn out so much there are large tears/holes. This doesn’t seem like much, but it allows water to seep in making this experience very cold and uncomfortable. The masks are also pretty bad. Some are broken (like my boyfriend’s) or just overall poor quality. It also didn’t seem like there was anything to stop the water from entering your snorkel mask. A lot of the time water would come in from the top and I had to dump it out. I definitely recommend snorkeling with the mantas but I wouldn’t go through coral reef adventures.
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