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“It was amazing trip for me, wife and my dad. We love the young group managing the boat and they were explaining very well through out the ride. Especially the uber service from water to boat was amazing at the end”
See Kona manta rays at night in Keauhou Harbor with a powerful light board, small-group snorkeling, and a return-free guarantee.
“The ocean experience was wonderful. The boat crews were very nice and helpful. Saw lots of fish and manta rays. However, this business operates by being the lowest cost provider and overbooking. And they are bad at respecting your time and evening plans. As a result, many of us ended up waiting in a dark…”
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.
“Once in a lifetime to see these great sea creatures!! We saw many rays close up and personal, within inches of us. The only drawback was the water was pretty rough that night and other companies canceled due to this. Taco and Fisher were great!! Safety was a top priority with them!! Taco was with…”
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 great day out with Fernando and Prima! Felt very safe with our guides who ensured to explain clearly where we were going and what we were doing, as well as current and swimming conditions for each snorkelling spot. Thank you both and to our drivers too for a fantastic memorable trip! We…”
Night snorkel in Keauhou Bay: see manta rays feeding close by, with a wetsuit top and guided safety briefing from Dolphin Discoveries.
“This is an absolute must on the Big Island. There are several companies that go out to the same area, but I can speak to that Dolphin Discoveries does a superb job. The Mantas were so much closer to us than we thought!!!! Saw so many despite the fact that there were a lot of…”
Snorkel at Manta Point and Gamat Bay with local guides on Nusa Penida, then add a West Coast cliff tour for dramatic views.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our day. We had the pleasure of seeing 2 manta rays at manta point. Although there was quite a lot of people also snorkelling at this point our guides kept the group together and we were able to observe the mantas well. Our guide and driver, Variel, was excellent. He was punctual…”
Night snorkeling in Kona with manta rays, a Kona sunset boat ride, provided wetsuits and gear, and a guaranteed manta sighting for $80.
“What an incredible adventure! Seeing the manta rays up close belly to belly was phenomenal and the highlight of our trip. There were 3 manta rays that came swimming by us and putting on an incredible show. Our tour guides were amazing! Super friendly and knowledgeable. 10/10! Would definitely book another tour through this company.”
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 excursion is a must do! We are semi-retired (in our 60’s) and found this to be fun, easy, and a magical experience. The staff and boat crew were so professional and friendly. The extra amenities of water and snacks were a nice touch. The inclusion of wet suits in the price of the excursion…”
Kona sunset cruise plus guaranteed manta ray night snorkeling on a 50-foot catamaran with guides, gear, drinks, and a rebook free policy.
“The staff were very friendly and informative . A thorough explanation of what to expect was given by staff . Experience of getting in the water with the manta rays was amazing! The crew was fun and great at what they do! Would recommend choosing Kona Style for your manta ray snorkel experience !”
Kona night snorkel with manta rays from a comfortable boat, warm shower, snacks, and real-time guidance under custom lights near Garden Eel Cove.
“What a great experience. Drew was amazing. Remembered everyone's name, introduced us to his manta girlfriend Gabby, and kept us entertained. Captain Dan was equally as entertaining and delightful. Worth every penny and then some.”
Sunset snorkel near Big Island manta rays on the Hokulani. Lit floatation device, expert safety, gear, drinks, and 45 minutes in water.
“This is a must do! Shoutout to the amazing staff who were extremely organized and made us feel so comfortable in the water. I wasn’t sure if my 8 year old would freak out but he did great! He hates amusement park rides but will swim in the ocean at night with giant sea animals.…”
Crystal Bay to Mangrove Point snorkeling, manta-ray hunt at Manta Bay, then kayak mangroves and buffet lunch from Toyapakeh.
“The staff is awesome, they were searching on 3 spots the Manta’s and the other spot were wonderful too. They do everything to have a wonderful moments ! It’s well prepared, all the poeple were professional, food is good, 10/10 !”
Small-group night canoe snorkeling in Kona to see wild manta rays, using lightboards to attract plankton. Limited to 12.
“Best experience! Was excellent! From the start to finish! Tour guys were excellent! It made our trip. Highly recommend”
Swim with manta rays by night off Kona in a small group. Wetsuit, snorkel gear, snacks, and a free return if no mantas.
“We had an amazing experience. The crew and admin staff were very great! If you do only one tour while on the big island this should be it!!!”
Glide with manta rays under the lights in Kailua-Kona. Sunset cruise from Honokohau Harbor, wetsuit tops, snacks, guided night snorkeling.
“Very cool experience!! Staff took good care of us. Three people in our group could not swim but were still able to participate. The captain spotted whales on our way out and made it possible for us to see three consecutive whale breaches. Incredible! Most grateful!”
