USA · MANTA RAY SNORKELS
The 15 best manta ray snorkels tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Kona night snorkel with manta rays for about 2.5 hours. Gear, floatation, snacks, and a free return trip if no rays.
“Crew was the best Aden and Jordan. They made sure the passengers were ok or had any questions. They did their best with the weather situation.”
Kona manta ray snorkeling at Keauhou Harbor, after dark. Small group, custom light board, short boat ride, and a guarantee to return.
“It was a really fun experience, so unique. The crew was excellent. I was thinking while I was out there, this is where the party is every night!”
Night manta ray snorkeling from Kona, on a small RHIB with expert guidance. See gentle giants up close, with a free re-ride if none.
“Went solo and enjoyed every minute of it! Peyton and the staff were super attentive and informative, we got to see sooo many manta rays!! I was panicking at first when it got to getting into the water and when the manta rays came closer but I LOVED IT and plan on doing it again if I ever come back to the big island. Thank you so much ! Wish I could book again before leaving :’(”
Night snorkel in Keauhou Bay to watch manta rays feed close up. 2 hours total, about 30 minutes in water, wetsuit gear included.
“Wonderful experience! Helpful staff. Short boat ride and lots of mantas! This is worth adding to your vacation!”
Night snorkeling in Kona with manta rays, bright lights, warm wetsuits, and a Kona sunset boat ride, with a manta sighting guarantee.
“Great experience seeing Manta Ray do back roll. Awesome experience for the family, my kids really enjoy. My wife did not g becuase she couldn't swim, but anyone can go.”
Kailua Kona night manta ray snorkel in the Big Island, guided by Hang Loose Boat Tours, with neon light boards and close-up sightings.
“Absolutely amazing! The guides were so fun and knowledgeable. I was worried about getting sea sick on the boat ride, but it was smooth sailing. We got so lucky and saw so many mantas. The hot shower when we got back on the boat was truly the icing on the cake! 10/10”
Night snorkeling in Kona for close manta rays, small-group tour with a light board, gear and optional wetsuit included, about 1 hour.
“When booking this tour, I thought it would be a bit of a tourist trap, but instead, it was the most memorable part of our trip. First, Hawaii Oceanic and the crew of Lexy, Shawn, Sara, and Molly were amazing! It's a small group of 10 so you get very personal service. There was a thorough introduction, and Lexy eased the fears of a couple participants. The trip out to the Manta area was literally 5 minutes in a fairly protected harbor. Hopped into the water, and grabbed onto the modified board where Molly slowly towed us right to the Mantas. She was sure to explain everything she was doing…”
Kona sunset catamaran plus guaranteed night manta ray snorkeling, hot cocoa, and all gear included. 2h15.
“Absolutely incredible. The captain was great, the crew was amazing, the experience was extraordinary. So glad I did it!”
Swim under the Kona moon with manta rays. Small group, warm shower, wet suits, and an eco boat, plus easy entry and expert crews.
“Captain Bill, Melissa, and Callum were extremely welcoming and incredible hosts on our adventure. They made sure we were doing ok the entire time and offered us water, fresh cut pineapple, fruit snacks, and cookies. They were very knowl”
Snorkel at night in Kona and swim near giant manta rays feeding on plankton. Includes wetsuit, gear, flotation, hot chocolate.
“Great experience! Recommend for anyone who is able to swim well in a wavy situation. It was a little rough but even my kids could do it- my mom probably would not have been able to get up the ladder of boat or deal with waves. We would book again!”
Sunset trimaran snorkel at Big Island’s Manta Ray Village with a glowing flotation device, gear included, about 45 minutes in the water.
“This was an awesome experience. We chose the later booking (9:00). Shortly after we arrived there were more mantas than we could count. I heard our guide said there were at least 10, but another guide I heard saying she thought there were around 15! I was the first one out to the platforms and one of the last back on the boat and spent 50 minutes in the water. My husband got a bit sea sick and went back in after 30. My kids probably went back about 40 minutes. Our guides said for a summer night the ocean was a bit rougher than normal (but not near as…”
Night manta ray snorkeling in Kailua-Kona on a small-group sailing canoe, with lightboards and gear, for about 1 hour.
“The experience was one of a lifetime. I would do it over and over again. The captain and crew were amazing and the manta rays swam all over the place and brushed up against us. It was the most incredible experience I’ve ever had. Highly highly recommend it.”
Small-group manta ray snorkeling from Kona, sunset to moonlight. Wetsuit and gear provided, snacks included, free return if no mantas.
“We loved the entire experience; from meeting Chris to enjoying his description of what to expect, and seeing the mantas swoop and glide around us. The small group experience was fantastic and more than what we expected. The entire crew was great, helped getting everybody into the water and provided a safe experience. We saw beautiful mantas from the time we arrived until we left the bay. Thanks to Chris and all.”
Night snorkeling off Kailua-Kona with high-powered lights and guided manta ray feeding, plus a sunset cruise from Honokohau Harbor.
“Really nice guys. Knowledgeable and shared it. Told us what to expect. Definitely worth doing it. Just do it.”
Kona night snorkel with manta rays. Small-group vibe, USCG licensed captain, Red Cross certified in-water guides, wetsuit gear included.
“Ok if you want to see the manta ray from 50 feet away. Compared to another tour I was on, the manta rays came right up to the light it seemed the light was not strong enough to attract the plankton. Your was cheaper but I guess you get what you pay for. The crew was nice but didn’t overly engage.”
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