Keauhou Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Experience an intimate encounter with gentle giants on the Keauhou Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona. Avoid the crowds and long boat rides for a unique and unforgettable experience!

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St - 13 Guest Max!
    3 minute boat ride to the manta rays from our harbor!

Later tour times are better statistically Less boat operators, more mantas! Not guaranteed

other boats carry 20 to 60 people & 30 minute boat ride to & from the site. Avoid the extra people & long boat ride; join us!

20 minutes is allocated to prepare guests before leaving on the boat.
Snorkel time is approximately 30 minutes, not exact. Time with & number of Mantas is not exact, can’t control wildlife.

experienced In-water swim guide, Captain & Lifeguard are stationed at the viewing site, with light board, underwater dive lights, & Manta Rays anticipating your arrival.

You will float on the surface of the water, snorkeling, while holding on to our custom light board. The light board attracts plankton, and in turn the manta rays enjoy swimming close by in order to scoop up the concentrated accumulation of food in the lights below you.

All guests must have basic swimming skills to enter the water.

Delays due happen.
Which could be minutes late to an hour late in RARE occasions
This is just the nature of this specific type of tour with any operator. due to Weather, Boat Traffic at dock, manta ray activity

What's Included
  • Mask, Snorkel, Lifejacket & Wetsuit
  • USCG Captain, in Water snorkel Guide & Lifeguard
What's Not Included
  • Wetsuit & Lifejacket are optional. NOT required to do the tour
  • Gratuity for the crew if you’d like to tip
Additional Information

13 Guest Max & 3 minute boat ride sets our experience apart! Most boats carry 20 - 60 people & a 30 minute boat ride to mantas from the other harbor. Avoid the big crowds and long boat ride & come with us! Later tour times are better statistically Not guaranteed Swimming experience are required. Be able to swim a short distance to our snorkel board & independently climb up a side boat ladder. Understand English for instructions & safety briefings. Snorkel with Kona manta rays is an experience you don’t want to miss. You will never forget having these gentle giants swim so graceful before your eyes. Captain, lifeguard & lifeguard is included. Delays due happen. Which could be minutes late to an hour late in RARE occasions This is just the nature of this specific type of tour with any operator. due to Weather, Boat Traffic at dock, manta ray activity This family run business takes pride in sharing the importance of taking care or our land, ocean, animals, and each other.

  • Basic swimming skills are required
  • Previous snorkeling experience is required
  • Guests must be able to independently climb up a boat ladder
  • Guest must be able to converse in English to understand verbal instructions and safety briefings
  • Your safety is our priority! If you or anyone in your group would like a lifejacket please contact our reservation line.
  • Please call to confirm availability before purchasing
  • Not recommended for those who have recently undergone surgery or who may have mobility/physical restrictions.
Location
78-7138 Kaleiopapa St
Kaleiopapa Street
The TIME you book is CHECK IN TIME arrive at wetsuit van. Address is 78-7138 Kaleiopapa Street. Look for "Hawaii Island Ocean Tours & Kona Snorkel Tours" White Van by the Outrigger Hotel entrance. Park Free along road, NO parking in the long narrow stalls designated for vehicles w/boat trailers.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jeffreyhc4908ki
Sep 4, 2024
ABOVE AND BEYOND HOSPITALITY AND EXPERIENCE ON MANTA RAY NIGHT SNORKEL - The crew were all beyond helpful and friendly. Shay and the other three guys at the 9:40pm tour time. Only complaint was the Manta Rays ARE NOT SHY, which was unexpected and really cool to experience. The rest of the excursion was totally worth. If you’re debating on this booking versus other companies, don’t think twice and book here.
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Kashklan
Sep 3, 2024
No words to describe this experience. Must do. - The crew were fantastic. Shay told us the mantas names and little facts about their personalities. She was so genuine and seemed as much in awe as we were - it was great. Shay also told us facts about mantas and other marine creatures. It really added to the whole experience. The mantas themselves were incredible. There were so many, up to 9 or 10 of them. They were ‘dancing’ and ‘tumbling’ beneath us constantly while we were in the water. Our safety briefing included that we must not touch the mantas, however the mantas were not shy about touching us! Haha, they were perfectly happy to brush against us on their way past. They are massive, but so graceful and gentle. I was terrified to jump into the deep, dark ocean - however I’m so glad that I overcame the fear because I can’t find suitable words to describe how amazing this experience was. The crew were attentive and took great care of us. I never felt unsafe at all. I highly recommend this to anyone considering going.
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Edward_m
Sep 2, 2024
Up close with the rays - We were on Justin's boat. The manta rays came very close to us. It was an awesome experience. Highly recommend
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Roving17421702355
Sep 1, 2024
Life Changing - Amazing trip. We saw 6 huge rays, waaay up close. The guys were simply the best! Thank you for the mind blowing experience. We WILL be back.
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Helen_x
Aug 28, 2024
Exciting experience! - It was a very exciting experience ! we saw many manta rays swimming around us, touching my legs softly and doing flips in front of us. Thanks for Shay and crews. They did a wonderful job to explain the process and provide us sufficient time to enjoy
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Anneg
Aug 23, 2024
Great experience - Very fun experience. Manta Rays were beautiful. They just kept swimming all around us, it was so majestic. We all loved it.
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N16ciaustinj
Aug 19, 2024
Smaller boat but great crew and I could take my 5 year old! - I was able to do this Manta Ray night snorkel with my 5 year old daughter! She was nervous at first, but ended up loving it once she saw the mantas even through it was her first night snorkel. The staff was professional and helpful and the experience was unreal (even in the rain!). Though the boat was on the smaller side for the boats that do this tour, it was a fantastic experience overall! Our captain was Justin, our deck hands and tour guides were Danny and Ale. They were awesome.
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Andrew_l
Aug 19, 2024
Great experience!! - We had a blast!! The crew were very professional and made it an awesome experience. It is definitely worth it to do this. Thanks for the great experience.
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Peer_b
Aug 18, 2024
Great experience - The crew was super nice and even told us what the mantas are doing and their names while in the water. The view of the mantas and how close they got to us was just breathtaking.
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Gustavoz507
Aug 26, 2024
Be careful when booking with Hawaii Island and Ocean Tours & Kona Snorkel Tours. - Do not hire Hawaii Island and Ocean Tours & Kona Snorkel Tours. You could lose your money. The precarious check-in process leaves you with no recourse to dispute delays or any other cancellation policy. They will claim whatever is most convenient for them. The way they will respond to you is dishonest. If you want to take the tour with a safe investment, look for another company.
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