Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Experience the thrill of snorkeling with manta rays in Kona, Hawaii. Our small-group tours offer a more intimate and engaging encounter with these majestic creatures. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 74 Kealakehe Pkwy - You’ll feel like you’re in the middle of a marine documentary during your up-close encounter with Kona’s majestic manta rays. Watch from mere inches away as these gentle giants have a feeding frenzy on phytoplankton and zooplankton that’s attracted to our lightboard.
    Hawaii Island is the only place in the world that offers…
What's Included
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
What's Not Included
  • Please bring your own towel.
Additional Information

We cater to a limited group of just 12 members, ensuring a more personalized manta ray snorkeling adventure compared to the crowded boats operating in Kona.
Our small party size not only promises a more exclusive experience but also increases the probability of spotting manta rays. Our swim guide will lead your group to the most bustling parts of the…

Location
Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures
Kealakehe Parkway
Please arrive 15 minutes early, and meet us at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, located on Kealakehe Pkwy in Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Follow directions to the Boat Launch ramp area near the restrooms and pavilion. We'll meet you at the pavilion and check you in before escorting you to the vessel.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Corey
Feb 20, 2025
Ight snorkeling with Mantas - Experience of a lifetime! It’s a small zodiac that gets you out and back quickly. Saw many Mantas, our guide was very informative and the rest of the crew was super friendly and knowledgeable.
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Colette_b
Feb 19, 2025
Magical experience,... - Magical experience, eventhough 5 of our 6 got sea sick. Guides were great. However drinks were hot and only provided at the end in the parking lot
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Scenic33167178008
Feb 17, 2025
Night Manta Rays - The staff were very friendly and the price was right on the mark with the other companies….plus they offer a full wetsuit and snacks after. You take a zodiac boat with a small group and link up with the other tour boats. Highly recommend this experience!
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Angela_c
Feb 12, 2025
Wish it was warmer…. - Up close and personal with the Manta Rays! The experience was amazing and worth the price for sure. We had an excellent experience, but my husband (who is thin) got cold even with the wet suit jacket. We also had a few people in our group who were kicking a lot which kept some of the rays aways away. Overall very glad we did this.
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Marc_t
Jan 31, 2025
Awesome experience - We saw about 11 rays swimming and feeding on luminescent plankton for about 30 minutes. Very close and personal, but didn’t touch us. 20 minutes boat ride to the viewing area. Can be rough. Cold on the way back. Elderly gal got a little nauseous. Unforgettable!!!
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Amy
Jan 21, 2025
Unique and Amazing Experience - This was a well organised trip, we got an email reminder a few days before and a message on the day with more specifics. We arrived at the meet point and Jacob was waiting to check us in. We were provided wet suits and everything ran on time. The previous group hadn’t seen anything (we were on the 7:45 tour) so we will a little nervous about missing out, but we went to a different spot and were not disappointed. This is a unique and amazing experience, the boat size was small with only 7 people including us so a lot more personal, the crew were fab ensuring we were comfortable at all times. My top tip would be if you want photos/videos don’t use a phone in a waterproof case, this is what I did and when bobbing around it’s hard to work the camera and hang onto the board. I gave up on the and just enjoyed the experience. Thank you Coral Reef Snorkelling Tours
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Monica_l
Mar 13, 2025
We did this awesome tour - here are a few things to note. - This was a fun excursion, for sure! We had awesome guides! Very fun and educational! But a few things should be noted. You really only need to bring a towel with you. Anything you bring stays in the dry cabinet on the boat for the duration. Even your shoes/aquasocks come OFF as you board the boat. The 1st 25 min is a very bumpy, speedy boat ride to 'the sweet spot.' There you get in the water and, as pictured, you hang on to the light board bars. There are waves, and you might get knocked around a bit, but just hang on to your spot. There are quite a few other tours happening simultaneously, so you may end up bumping feet with other groups. If you submerge your entire head (like I do) you will miss hearing all the interesting facts that your guide tells you. But you want to be face-down in the water, looking all around and underneath to spot these big, beautiful creatures! So, it's a balance... Be patient... These are amazing creatures, and when they swim up to your board, it's absolutely breathtaking! You'll get a good 30-45 min in the water, so don't over-grip. (Loosen up your grip, and relax your shoulders - if you are too tense, you'll feel it for the next few days.) It can be tricky to climb back up the ladder into the boat, so if you have knee issues, well.. beware. Then it's a chilly 25 min bumpy ride back to the harbor! So, grab your towel once you are back on the boat! You'll need it to wrap up in! Most of all, ENJOY these magical creatures!
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Paul_z
Feb 3, 2025
Manta Ray Trip - Crew and staff were great. Not many mantas , but staff offered another trip! Would definitely go sgsin
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Michael_k
Mar 10, 2025
Not recommended - Their boat is too small. Go with bigger tour group. Do not recommend if you get seasick. Boat rocks a lot due to the size.
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G1464qwgeraldh
Feb 6, 2025
Disappointed - Tour was 15 minutes late to arrive at starting point which wasn’t to bad but when we got to the place to see the Rays are guide could not seem to get our board close to them but other tour companies farther down were yelling with excitement. We saw a few but they were pretty far away. Disappointed
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