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Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Big Island of Hawaii, USA
From $80.00
per personSelect Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Swim with giant manta rays in their nighttime habitat during this 2.5-hour activity in Kona. Travel out into the seas offshore to watch the colorful Kona sunset, then jump in to swim with the docile rays as they feed on microscopic plankton. Follow your guides around the manta habitat and watch as the animals are attracted to the bright lights, creating a "manta rave" of lights, bubbles and mantas. All snorkel equipment, including flotation devices and wet suits, is included. Manta sightings are guaranteed, or you will be given a voucher for another tour.
- Learn about the biology and behavior of these gentle, graceful giants
- Wet suite, snorkel gear, and flotation devices provided
- Watch the Kona sunset from the deck of the boat
- Guaranteed manta sighting or you'll get a voucher for an additional tour
What's Included
- Snacks
- Professional guide
- Swimming Noodle
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Bite Me Sport Fishing74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy #1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Please join us at Bite Me Sportfishing Logo and Charter Shop 30 minutes prior to departure for check-in. For swimmers, please wear your bathing suits and bring towels and sunblock for day trips.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Make your way to the tour offices on Honokohau Harbor in Kona, where you'll check in and get fitted for gear. Hop on your tour boat and head out to sea; your spacious vessel is equipped with a top observation deck, a large cabin, and an onboard bathroom.
Reach your destination in time to watch the colorful Kona sunset from the boat's top deck, then start getting ready for your manta ray encounter. Slip into your wetsuit, don your snorkel, and jump in. Buoy yourself with a flotation device; your guides will set up lights to see the mantas clearly.
Spend about 45 minutes snorkeling using a customized light board with one of the brightest lights in the water, showcasing the graceful ballet of the giant mantas as they careen through the water in search of food. You'll be in 30 to 35 feet (9 to 10 meters) of water, within sight of the shoreline, and supervised by your experienced guide to ensure your comfort and safety. Manta rays have no barbs or teeth, a wing span of 4 to 12 feet (1 to 4 meters) and weigh between 400 and 1200 lbs (180 and 545 kg). Interactions with the manta rays take place in a passive, respectful manner.
Manta sightings are guaranteed, or you will be given a voucher for another tour.
Reach your destination in time to watch the colorful Kona sunset from the boat's top deck, then start getting ready for your manta ray encounter. Slip into your wetsuit, don your snorkel, and jump in. Buoy yourself with a flotation device; your guides will set up lights to see the mantas clearly.
Spend about 45 minutes snorkeling using a customized light board with one of the brightest lights in the water, showcasing the graceful ballet of the giant mantas as they careen through the water in search of food. You'll be in 30 to 35 feet (9 to 10 meters) of water, within sight of the shoreline, and supervised by your experienced guide to ensure your comfort and safety. Manta rays have no barbs or teeth, a wing span of 4 to 12 feet (1 to 4 meters) and weigh between 400 and 1200 lbs (180 and 545 kg). Interactions with the manta rays take place in a passive, respectful manner.
Manta sightings are guaranteed, or you will be given a voucher for another tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Collapsible-wheelchair accessible—if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own assistant.
- Please note the departure time throughout the year adjusts to the sunsetting sky. Jan 1- March 31 departure time is 5:30PM and 8:30pm April 1- September 31 departure time is 6PM and 9pm, October 1- December 31 departure time is 5PM and 8pm. You will be placed where there is availability. Please call 24 hours prior to confirm departure time.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Curtis_A
Guides were great as well as the captain. Very informative about the area, culture, and the manta rays. This had to be one of the coolest animal encounters I've ever had, ranked over a safari in africa. If you're in the area, I highly recommend going with these guys, it is worth every penny. Bring a goto or a waterproof case for your phone. The manta rays come right up to you and brush against you.
Reviews
4.6
1,141 reviews
Heather_H, Jan 2025
Amazing night snorkel! Did the 8pm snorkel with my son. Boat ride was nice, explained everything before we arrived and checked in on us the whole time. Other boats out there so a big lit up area. So many amazing Mantas inches away from your face. I can’t recommend this enough.
Desiree_R, Jan 2025
The Mantas where really close to us and didn't seemed to bei afraid. It was fantastic and I would recommend this Tour to a friend
Amanda_H, Jan 2025
This was spectacular! The mantas weren't quite in the area we were in so our guides pulled us over to a better area. It was cool in the water and the boat ride home made it quite a bit colder so I recommend bringing a thick towel or some dry clothes to slip on after getting out of the water. We have done several wildlife viewing snorkeling tours in different destinations and this was in the top few for sure. Our captain and crew were all awesome!
Rich_H, Jan 2025
Highly recommended. Saw lots of mantas, as well as tons of little fish. Extremely well organized, clear communication and everything went right to schedule. Friendly, professional, and helpful crew, they were great at helping out my kid (who was a bit nervous). All the gear was clean and in good condition. Smooth ride in and out. Exactly as advertised and worth every dollar.
Shannon_G, Jan 2025
Very severe swells and poor weather conditions. Most other tours were cancelled but not ours. Results were huge swells, guests throwing up and murky water. There could have been Manta Rays but the conditions were such that we couldn't see anything. We can rebook but we don't want to go through the same experience again.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Aloha,
Unfortunatly ocean conditions can not always be perfectly predicted. Winter can at times bring more texture to the ocean. We do hope you enjoyed your vacation and will try again in the future! -Mahalo
Susan_H, Jan 2025
This was an incredible experience. We saw many manta rays, dolphins and even a few small sharks. Leaving the marina in the dark was an experience in itself. We did the 8pm trip on New Year’s Eve so was amazing seeing all the fireworks on the way back to the marina. Captain and crew were fantastic !
Amy_S, Dec 2024
It was terrible. Did not see any manta ray and someone threw up right by me in the water. I am thinking that based on conditions trip should have been cancelled
Janet_J, Dec 2024
Unfortunately we did not see any manta rays. There were a few fish and some plankton. Saw better fish snorkeling for free. The crew were nice but the boat smelled bad. Plus there were no dry storage lockers. It was just inside the cabin. Unclear instructions. There were too many people. Not worth it.
David_C, Dec 2024
Absolutely awesome experience! We seen several Rays! Captain and crew did an amazing job making sure it was the best experience possible!
Diane_C, Dec 2024
This was a completely amazing experience! The tour right before us did not get to see any manta rays so they switched up our tour and went to an alternate location. It took a little longer to get there, but so worth it! If you get sea sick, check how large the swells are, even within the reef it was very bouncy and then the ride back. Bring ginger chews!
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