Manta Ray Snorkeling: Night Time Adventure in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Experience the thrill of manta ray snorkeling at night with Eka Canoe Adventures in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Our small group sizes, cultural touch, and convenient location set us apart from the rest.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 78-7130 Kaleiopapa St - You’re about to snorkel with the smartest fish in the ocean, the manta ray, in the only location within the United States! Guests will join us on a brief canoe ride out to the manta ray snorkel site located near the mouth of Keauhou Bay in Kona, Hawai’i. Our safety brief includes instructions on how to use the provided…
What's Included
  • Floatation devices provided
  • Wetsuit tops available for warmth
  • Snorkel equipment, including standard and prescription options, supplied
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Towels
  • Private transportation
  • Crew gratuity
  • Motion sickness medication
Additional Information

Why opt for Eka? By capping our groups at 12 individuals, we ensure a personalized experience for our guests, easy accountability, and unencumbered movement in the water for optimal manta viewing. Unlike larger groups, we are not confined to our boats. With a short travel time to and from the manta ray site in our 1-hour tour, we can focus more on the…

Location
78-7130 Kaleiopapa St
Kaleiopapa Street
Navigate to the above address in Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze. Park along Kaleiopapa St. and walk downhill along the road until you come to a small parking lot and a finger pier. Look for a black & yellow Hawaiian canoe on the pier and check in with one of our crew members!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nianm2016
Mar 1, 2025
Unique experience - A unique experience riding the canoe, we saw the beautiful Manta Ray which made two full turn around, showed front and back, so close to us!
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969jeannej
Feb 27, 2025
Beyond AMAZING! - ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! Sooooooo much FUN! Unbelievable experience! Setting the manta rays were the highlight of my vacation!
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Annamarier137
Feb 26, 2025
A..MAZ….ZZING - These creatures were absolutely amazing. One came so close I swear we rubbed bellies, so very gently! I was a little apprehensive since I am not a strong swimmer, but floating noodles under my ankles and holding onto our group float with hand grips made me more than comfortable. All the ocean life in addition to the Rays was a bonus! I definitely recommend this excursion with Eka as it is a small group with undivided attention. I will be doing this again soon.
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Elizabethhq3946zi
Feb 21, 2025
manta ray experience was ourstanding - great experience and much easier than i had thought. manta rays came right up and swam very close!!! awesome and the 2 crew members… captain and lifeguard were outstanding
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Dougkl9440kq
Feb 17, 2025
Dream vacation, icing on the cake - Weather cancelled previous bookings I had with other companies and took a shot on the last night to catch Manta Rays while snorkeling. Eka was recommended by Kona Boys at our hotel and they FAR exceeded my expectations. The dock had 100 people loading on crowded boats and our awesome small group of 8 boarded this sweet little catamaran style boat and headed out. A short trip and we watched sunset and dropped in. The small profile allowed the guides to move us to specific "hot spots" and capture amazing interactions with the Mantas! A quick load back on the boat and we were back to the dock. With experiences with other companies...Eka Canoe Adventures really delivered the goods!
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Athenan331
Feb 13, 2025
Bucket List Experience! - Chayden and Lakoa were super professional, very fun and made us feel safe the entire trip. From the second we got into the water until the second we got out we saw rays. The canoe was extremely safe and handled the swells better than the other boats did. Over all super fun time and I would definitely do it again!
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Danielle_h
Feb 8, 2025
Friendly service. Great... - Friendly service. Great smaller boat experience. Worth the money! Plan to do it again! Highlight of our trip!
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454rebeccar
Jan 23, 2025
A MUST! - Incredible! Booking was easy with clear instructions. Great communication prior to trip. Crew was helpful, knowledgeable and we felt very safe.
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Danielsi5073xw
Jan 21, 2025
Best experience! - It was an amazing experience. The crew was awesome and very helpful. I enjoyed the traditional Hawaiian style canoe and learning about the Hawaiian culture.
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Larkp2025
Mar 9, 2025
Glad we went on the canoe! - I would give this 4.5 stars. It was a singular experience. Riding in a Polynesian style canoe (albeit motorized) at night so close to the water was exhilarating. The manta rays themselves (we saw two briefly) were awe inspiring. The only caveats: I wish the water had been warmer… it was a bit cold in late February and hard to stay in the water for an extended period…so this may be a better experience in the warmer months. Also, hanging onto a longboard horizontally is also harder than it looks. I’d say being in good physical shape or having some arm strength helps! All that said, it was an experience like no other, and so glad we did it!
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