A Manta Rays + Snorkeling experience by Hawaii Island and Ocean Tours. Back to all Big Island tours.
Tour Summary: 13 guests max Manta Ray night snorkel. Snorkel with Manta Rays at night while hanging on a light board - Snorkel gear & wet suit included.
Hold onto a light board and watch the manta rays come close as they feed on plankton attracted by the lights. 
3 Tour Highlights:
- Fast boat, about 3 minutes to the manta site
- Small group: 13 guest max
- Snorkel with Manta Rays at night while hanging onto a floating light board
Important: Please bring towels & hoodie or warm clothing for after the tour.
Tour Information:
| Price: | Adult |
|---|---|
| (excluding taxes & fees) | $118 |
Price note: Children ages 12 and under pay $110.
Tour Provider: Hawaii Island and Ocean Tours
Activity: Manta Rays + Snorkeling
Tour start time: Multiple time slots between sunset and 11 pm
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Location: Kona Coast
Pick-up available? No
Included: Snorkel gear & wet suit included
Cancellations: Full refund when canceling 72 hours before the tour. No-shows will be charged the full price. Customers will receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather, boat mechanical issues, boat guest capacity not met or other unforeseen circumstances. Important: for any cancellation call 808-313-1116 directly rather than using email.
Read more: about manta rays in our Big Island manta rays guide.
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This small-group manta ray night snorkel leaves from Keauhou Harbor with 13 guests at most.
The boat ride to the far side of the bay takes about 3 minutes. At the snorkel spot you slide off the boat and hold onto a light board while the manta rays come to arm’s length or closer, feeding on the plankton the lights attract.
Boat Capacity Policy
This tour requires a minimum of 8 guest for the tour to operate. If your time slot doesn’t fill, the operator moves you to another time slot or day and tells you at least 30 minutes before the tour.
Who can participate
- Ages 6 to 65. Outside that range, call the operator before you book.
- No pregnancy
- No neck, back or mental problems
- You should be able to swim & tread water
- You must weigh under 250lbs
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