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Highlights
- Choose a flexible way to meet Kona's manta rays, with a night cruise that suits swimmers and non-swimmers for an ocean encounter beneath the stars.
- Arrive at the harbor 15 minutes early for check-in, meet your guide, get fitted with your gear, then step aboard the boat for the short ride.
- A professional guide provides snorkeling gear, jacket-style wetsuit tops, and flotation devices, plus live commentary, snacks, and bottled water.
- Watch spotlights lure plankton to the surface as manta rays swoop below, creating a surreal nighttime scene that unfolds beside your rocking boat.
- Select the boat ride-along option if you prefer to stay dry, enjoy the nighttime cruise, and watch the manta ray action, or choose in-water snorkeling to float above these rays, staying supported at the surface while you watch them glide and loop in the light below.
Your Experience
Join a Kona manta ray night tour with a choice of boat ride-along or in-water snorkeling, guided by an expert crew.
Getting started
Check in at the harbor and meet your professional guide, then complete a short safety briefing before boarding the boat. Stow your belongings in a waterproof bag if you brought one and keep a light jacket handy for the cooler evening air. After everyone is on board, the captain heads out to the manta ray site for your night snorkel or boat ride-along, depending on the option you selected.
What to expect
Kona manta ray night site
You travel by boat from the harbor to the manta ray viewing area off the Kona coast, arriving after sunset. The experience focuses on watching these animals glide and feed in the light, either from the water or from the boat, according to your chosen option.
Features
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In-water snorkeling with manta rays is available as an option for guests who want to be in the ocean, while the boat ride-along, no snorkeling option lets you stay on the vessel and still watch the action on the surface.
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Snorkeling gear, a jacket-style wetsuit top, and a flotation device are provided so in-water guests can stay warm, comfortable, and supported while observing manta rays at night.
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An expert guide is in the water or on the deck to assist, and a professional guide on board provides live commentary on the manta rays and the marine environment throughout the outing.
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Light refreshments, including snacks and bottled water, are available on the boat, so you can refuel between watching the mantas and the return ride back to the harbor.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Kona manta ray night snorkeling or ride-along tour
- Boat ride-along (no snorkeling) (as per option selected)
- In-water snorkeling with manta rays (as per option selected)
- Expert guide
- Snorkeling gear
- Light refreshments
- Live commentary on board
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Towels
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.