SNORKELING
The best of it, mask on.
The 15 most popular manta ray snorkeling tours, the ones worth getting in the water for. What you will actually see, who runs the boat, and what a place in the water costs.
Snorkel with manta rays at night in Kona. Keauhou Bay departure, gear included, snacks onboard, and a free return if you miss them.
Most Popular“What an amazing experience 😍 we had 4 different manta rays come up and say hi; it was a once in a lifetime opportunity! I highly recommend doing this if you’re on the big island!”
See Kona manta rays at night in Keauhou Harbor with a powerful light board, small-group snorkeling, and a return-free guarantee.
“One of the best experiences of your life! Crew was helpful, comforting and funny to keep the mood light. Lucky enough to see 5-6 manta rays glide throw the water and even come right up to our faces. Ocean area for viewing is lit up with multiple groups of people and boats so you don't…”
Night manta ray snorkeling from Kona on a small 23-foot Zodiac-style boat. Learn from the crew, snorkel 25–30 minutes, and re-ride free.
“Fun and well organized experience. Crew was great and very knowledgeable. They found 3 manata rays right away which lead to a very memorable experience for us.”
Nusa Penida day trip from Sanur with a fast boat, 4 snorkeling stops for manta rays and turtles, plus Kelingking views and lunch.
“We had a wonderful experience! Amazing to swim with the mantas (we saw quite a lot) and other beautiful fish.”
Night snorkel in Keauhou Bay: see manta rays feeding close by, with a wetsuit top and guided safety briefing from Dolphin Discoveries.
“Our tour was so efficient and the operators were exceptionally helpful. They were able to quickly identify people not having a good time and helped make them more comfortable.”
Snorkel at Manta Point and Gamat Bay with local guides on Nusa Penida, then add a West Coast cliff tour for dramatic views.
“It was amazing! The guide was fantastic! Took amazing videos, there were some strong currents so he made sure we were all safe, by him at all times. Never felt safer in these strong currents”
Night snorkeling in Kona with manta rays, a Kona sunset boat ride, provided wetsuits and gear, and a guaranteed manta sighting for $80.
“Amazing experience viewing of the Manta Rays! Easy and very safe snorkeling where you hang on a lighted raft and float while viewing the Rays”
Small-group manta ray night snorkel in Kailua Kona. Hold a light board, watch plankton attract mantas close, plus gear and wetsuit tops included.
“This was an unforgettable life experience! Our guides were very knowledgeable and we could tell they care about the mantas”
Kona sunset cruise plus guaranteed manta ray night snorkeling on a 50-foot catamaran with guides, gear, drinks, and a rebook free policy.
“It was the highlight of my vacation. At first I was a little creeped out but soon calmed down and was able to appreciate the beauty of these amazing creatures. We saw many mantas from start to finish. The boat crew was super helpful and knowledgeable and I felt safe. Highly recommend!!”
Kona night snorkel with manta rays from a comfortable boat, warm shower, snacks, and real-time guidance under custom lights near Garden Eel Cove.
“The captain and crew were awesome, set us up perfectly, it was great to get there a little early and snorkel at the spot too”
Sunset snorkel near Big Island manta rays on the Hokulani. Lit floatation device, expert safety, gear, drinks, and 45 minutes in water.
“a very incredible night, saw 6 manta rays. staff were fun and friendly and very helpful. It was so majestic seeing the Manta rays swimming and passing by.”
Crystal Bay to Mangrove Point snorkeling, manta-ray hunt at Manta Bay, then kayak mangroves and buffet lunch from Toyapakeh.
“The tour was amazing. We originally didn’t find manta rays so the guides took us a little further until we did find them - and wow they were awesome! There were unfortunately tiny jellyfish at the same area, so lots of us got lots of little stings however the tour guides had vinegar on hand…”
Small-group night canoe snorkeling in Kona to see wild manta rays, using lightboards to attract plankton. Limited to 12.
“It was an unbelievable experience. The manta rays were shockingly stunning! Must see! You don't need to be the best swimmer to participate.”
Swim with manta rays by night off Kona in a small group. Wetsuit, snorkel gear, snacks, and a free return if no mantas.
“So let me skip all the details and just say , most boats have multiple times you can choose from bc they do multiple days. On this boat we got to take our TIME and truly enjoy the experience because they only do ONE trip a day. You get to cruise and watch the sunset…”
Glide with manta rays under the lights in Kailua-Kona. Sunset cruise from Honokohau Harbor, wetsuit tops, snacks, guided night snorkeling.
“We were disappointed that Viator didn’t let us know that the excursion time was changed, so we showed up 1.5 hours early. The boat captain said Viator does that all the time. However, the actual experience was awesome.”
