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 moving boat, adrenaline rush guaranteed!
- 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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Escape the crowds and embark on a nighttime snorkeling excursion in search of manta rays with this small-ground (13 guests max) nighttime manta ray snorkeling excursion from Keahou harbor.
During the tour you will be taken on a quick 3 minute boat ride to a far side of the bay. When you arrive at the snorkel spot you can just slide in the water of the boat to hang onto a light board (see picture below) and admire the manta rays as they get to arm-length (or closer!) distance.
Hold onto a light board and watch the manta rays come close as they feed on plankton attracted by the lights.
Boat Capacity Policy
This tour requires a minimum of 8 guest for the tour to operate. Its rare they don’t meet the capacity, but if your tour time slot doesn’t fill up, you will be moved to a different time slot or day and notify you 30 minutes or more before the tour.
Who can participate
- Age Recommendation limit 6 – 65 (if not in that range please call)
- 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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