Manta Ray Night Snorkel: Unforgettable Close Encounter

Experience the thrill of a Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona. Join our expert guides for a short boat ride to the perfect viewing location and enjoy an unforgettable close encounter with these magnificent creatures.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St - What could be more thrilling than observing manta rays in their natural habitat? Join our vessel for a brief 5-minute cruise into the Pacific Ocean, heading to the entrance of Keauhou Bay for an in-water encounter with these majestic creatures. Our skilled “in-water” guides are ready to provide you with an unforgettable…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Short Sleeve Wetsuit tops
What's Not Included
  • Your “in water” guides work very hard. Gratuity is always appreciated.
  • Please bring a towel for after snorkeling
Additional Information

Our location offers the perfect spot for observing manta rays. With just a brief 5-minute boat ride to the snorkeling site, guests can enjoy the experience. Equipped with a state-of-the-art viewing board, our skilled in-water team will lead you through the bay to witness these stunning creatures. Enjoy around 30 minutes of in-water viewing time.
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Location
78-6831 Ali‘i Dr
Ali‘i Drive
To Check in: Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i 96740. Located inside the center in the courtyard behind Tropics, KTA & Bianelli's. Once checked in, you will drive to Keauhou Bay where the crew will greet you for the tour. If Ubering, schedule 2 stops in the app.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ciara_d
Mar 17, 2025
It was an amazing... - It was an amazing experience. Definitely recommend doing your tour with this company. So helpful and informative!!
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Donna_l
Mar 17, 2025
Coolest Thing Ever! - The boat crew stowed our goods safely, got you onboard with no drama, and made you feel @ ease. And, best of all, the mermaids brought the Mantas!
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Nicole_m
Mar 17, 2025
Awesome! - This was one of the most amazing ocean experiences we’ve ever had. The mantas come right up to you and it is so magical. We did this with our eight year-old son and he loved it. Highly recommend.
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Emily_s
Mar 15, 2025
Watching Gentle Giants at Work - This was an incredible excursion! The staff at Dolphin Discovery were all very friendly and attentive, and being in the water with the mantas was simply magical. We met at their storefront location in the Keauhou Shopping Center (plug Tropics Restaurant into your GPS instead of the address Viator gives) where they kitted us out with mask, snorkel, and wet suit shirt. Then we drove ourselves down to the dock (if you have the earlier tour or stay at the Outrigger, you'll have better parking). After a quick rundown of how to behave in the water, we boarded the boat with our teams (2 teams of 6, 1 guide per team in our case) and headed just a little ways into the bay. Preston was a great guide, explaining about the mantas' behavior and periodically checking in to make sure we were comfortable in the water. Equipped with our gear and a pool noodle, we all slipped into the water where we held onto a floating light board. With pool noodle under our ankles, we floated Superman-style and watched the show. The manta rays were exquisite! They swam right up to the light and somersaulted for their dinner. In scooping up the plankton gathered around the light, the manta rays were often inches from our faces! The gentle creatures respond to vibrations, so our vocal oohs and ahs were encouraged. There were many other tour groups in the water with us, and each guide linked the different light boards together so we all enjoyed the show en masse. We were in the water about 30 minutes, which was the perfect amount of time to see probably 12 passes, 3-4 of which were right up in our faces. We would definitely recommend this experience as a priority for your Big Island vacation!
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Matthew_s
Mar 15, 2025
We had an amazing... - We had an amazing experience and amazing guides! Definitely a must-do activity! The Rays got so close we thought they were going to swim right into us!
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Julia_w
Mar 14, 2025
My parents are 70 and... - My parents are 70 and don’t get in the ocean much. The crew was so kind and patient. I am so grateful that they took such good care of my family. What a magical experience we got to share together!
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Thanh_d
Mar 13, 2025
Most Memorable Thing We Did In Hawaii - What a memorable experience! Everyone in my group, from seniors to a 7 year old, loved it! It truly felt magical. Highly recommend this activity!!
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Bernadette_z
Mar 13, 2025
A wonderful experience - It is a unique and magical experience. The staff were friendly, caring and really looked after the guests.
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Kay_f
Mar 13, 2025
It was out of this world.... - It was out of this world. Dolphin discovery company were brilliant. It is a must do. We will never forget the experience
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Susankl5092ic
Mar 15, 2025
Acrobats. - Seeing the Manta Rays were a real treat! It took some time for them to show up but when they did, they acted as if they were putting on a show for us. It was a great show for sure.
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