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Kona 90-Minute Manta Ray Night Snorkeling by RIB Boat (Product 52766)
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Highlights

  • Glide above lit plankton off Kona as manta rays swoop beneath you, with a small-group Zodiac ride and a rebooking guarantee if none appear.
  • Check in at your tour time by the wetsuit van near the Outrigger Resort, then follow the crew to the boat ramp and board once your group is called.
  • Head out for a night swim with a USCG captain, crew, and lifeguard, using a mask, flotation belt or noodle, manta board, and all gear you need.
  • Float at the surface holding the manta board as dive lights draw plankton and manta rays below, while your crew stays close for guidance.
  • All core gear is provided, including mask and snorkel, plus your choice of flotation life belt or noodle so you can stay comfortably at the surface.

Your Experience

Join a 90-minute Kona manta ray night snorkel tour with expert crew support and a rebooking guarantee if no manta rays appear.

Getting started

Meet your crew at the tall white rental wetsuit van across the street from the OUT RIGGER RESORT & SPA sign, next to tall palm trees with Christmas lights and tiki torches. Check in at the time shown on your ticket, then head down to the boat ramp and wait under the light pole until the RIB Zodiac Navy Seal Vessel arrives. The boat departs 30 minutes after check-in, so arrive early to find free parking nearby.

What to expect

Kona manta ray night snorkel tour

This 90-minute manta ray night snorkel tour takes place from a RIB Zodiac Navy Seal Vessel, in a small group of up to 17 guests. Basic swimming and previous snorkeling experience are required, and you must be at least 5 years old and able to climb a boat ladder on your own.

Features

  • Watch the ocean come alive at night as your dive lights with a manta board to hang onto illuminate the water, creating the conditions to observe manta rays if they arrive in the area.

  • Your USCG captain, water snorkel guide, and lifeguard lead the session, give safety briefings in English, and stay in the water with you while you hold onto the manta board.

  • Free included items necessary to do the tour are supplied on board, and if there are no manta rays during your session, you receive a rebooking guarantee for another attempt.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 90-minute manta ray night snorkeling by RIB boat
  • USCG captain, snorkel guide, and lifeguard
  • Mask and snorkel
  • Flotation life belt or noodle
  • Dive lights and manta board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Wetsuit and lifejacket rental with cleaning fees
  • Floating waterproof phone case

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 48 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

Ticket: Bring your mobile or paper ticket for check-in at the meeting point. Swimwear: Wear your swimsuit on arrival as you must already be dressed for the tour. Essentials: Bring sandals, your phone, vehicle keys, wallet, towel, and gratuity for the captain and crew if you wish to tip.

Parking rules: Do not park in the trailer stalls in the lot, as vehicles parked there will be towed.

Physical ability: You must be able to swim, snorkel, and independently climb up a boat ladder. Health restrictions: This tour is not recommended for pregnant guests, those with spinal or cardiac issues, recent surgery, or mobility limits. Weight limit: Each guest's weight must not exceed 275 pounds. Age limit: Guests must be at least 5 years old to join this tour.

Language: Your human tour guide will conduct the briefing and tour in English. Group size: The tour runs with a maximum of 17 guests per group. Skills required: Basic swimming and previous snorkeling experience are required to join. Vessel type: The tour uses a RIB Zodiac Navy Seal vessel for the boat ride. Dress code: Wetsuits and lifejackets are not required, but you must arrive already wearing your swimsuit. Tour timing: Tour duration and departure times are estimates, so minor timing changes may occur. Delays: Delays of up to one hour are considered normal for this specific tour. Minimum numbers: If the tour does not meet the minimum guest count, you will be moved to another time or day. Check-in time: The tour time you select is your required check-in time at the meeting point. Boat departure: The boat departs 30 minutes after the stated check-in time. Parking advice: Plan to arrive early to find parking near the meeting point. Free parking: You can use free street parking or the free beach parking lot by the hotel. Meeting point: Meet at the tall white rental wetsuit van across from the Outrigger Resort & Spa entrance. Landmarks: Look for tall palm trees with Christmas lights and tiki torches near the meeting van. After check-in: After checking in at the van, you will be sent to the boat ramp to wait under the light pole. Boarding: The crew will greet you at the boat ramp when the boat returns, so please wait there. Transport access: Public transportation options are available close to the meeting location. Guide safety briefings: You must be able to converse in English to follow safety instructions. Manta ray guarantee: If no manta rays are seen, your ticket includes a rebooking guarantee for another tour.

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