America · MANTA RAY SNORKELING
The shortlist to send a friend: 15 manta ray snorkeling tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you pay.
Kona manta ray night snorkel from Keauhou Bay. Gear and snacks included, sunset cruise, and a free return if you miss mantas.
“Such a cool experience and not too cold!!! We were very worried about getting cold on the way back but it wasn’t bad at all. Bring a sweatshirt and some dry clothes.”
Night manta ray snorkeling from Keauhou Harbor with a 150,000-lm light board, small groups, about 30 min in water, and a free return.
“What a great way to spend New Year's Eve with my boys. It was a great experience and I would for sure do it again. We saw 3 rays up close. Crew did a great job at making us feel comfortable. You cannot bring anything on the boat, but can bring a towel and small bag to leave at van. Highly recommend.”
Experience manta rays at night from Kona on a small 11-person RHIB. Gear included, 25-30 min in-water, free re-ride if no sightings.
“Boat leaves directly from the little dock next to Outrgger Resort. There were 11 of us and 3 staff … The captain, the guide Peyton and another life guard. I wore a wet suit top( $10) my husband went without. As soon as we entered the water we were greeted by these gentle giants as if they had been waiting for us. They were so big and came so close , probably 10 feet at least… you stay in the water for about 25 minutes which was just right…. Boat ride is only about 3 minutes which was great … Highly recommended”
Kona night snorkel with manta rays in Keauhou Bay. Short walk to the boat, wetsuit and gear provided, about 30 minutes in water.
“Incredible. If there is one thing I think you should do while on the island, it's this. I went with the Monday crew on January 12th at 6pm and that team was solid. I am probably butchering her name but it was pronounced like Cowi and she was a great guide (Google is telling me it's most likely Ko'i but can't trust everything on the internet). I felt safe the whole time and it was a great way to start my Hawaii trip.”
Night snorkeling in Kona with giant manta rays, a glowing light board, and a Kona sunset boat ride, plus a guaranteed sighting voucher.
“There are no words to express amazing this experience is. Our guides, were knowledgeable about the mantas and made sure the animals stayed safe.”
Night manta ray snorkel off Kailua Kona. Cruise with snacks, gear included, and snorkel under lights as gentle giants glide inches away.
“This was our favourite activity we did on our entire vacation. It was absolutely magic and a must do if you’re visiting the Big Island. Our guides were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and really made the trip enjoyable for everyone.”
Kona night snorkeling with a small crew, manta rays, and a glowing light board to pull in plankton for up-close manta feeding.
“The small group was great. Personal service from meeting with Christine to Justin and Shane on the boat to Sara guiding us to the Mantas and telling us about them! Very short time from meeting to seeing the rays VERY up close!”
Kona sunset catamaran plus guided night manta ray snorkeling under the lights, with gear, drinks, and a manta guarantee.
“This event is a MUST!!! It far exceeded our expectations and left us speechless. Our crew was amazing, attentive, professional and most important had our safety as their first priority. We cannot say enough about our experience. We could do this every time we visit the island and it wouldn’t get old. KONASTYLE was a class act! Thank you for the memories.”
Kona moonlit manta ray snorkel at Garden Eel Cove. New eco boat, wetsuits and gear, warm shower, snacks, and pro guidance for a $125 trip.
“If you can float on your belly (and everyone floats in the ocean), this is a must for you... Captain Bill and Crew (Drew and Sam) were all great. We saw 4-5 Mantas for over 30 minutes right in our faces. There were baby tuna and needlefish as well. Thank you for the warm water rinse when we got back onto the boat. An Amazing trip for sure...”
Night manta ray snorkeling in Kona. Swim arm’s reach from giant manta rays with gear, wetsuits, flotation, and hot chocolate.
“I want to thank this tour company for their kindness. We were a little delayed in arriving for check-in, but they did every thing they could to help us get ready and on the boat for this amazing experience. I also love how the in-water guides talked us through the experience, giving us facts and interesting tidbits. And the hot chocolate at the end.was great, too.”
Evening manta-ray snorkeling near Kona, with a sunset sail, lit float platform, wetsuits provided, and expert safety guidance at Manta Ray Village.
“This was such a cool thing to do! When the first Manta Ray approaches, it is shocking how large and beautiful it is! The set up makes you very comfortable. It does not require much swimming - you are holding on to a bar.”
Night manta ray snorkeling in Kailua-Kona on a small-group canoe trip with lightboards, wetsuit tops, and a manta guarantee.
“Amazing experience! Guide and captain were great. The manta rays were phenomenal. The canoe added to the very cool experience (much better than getting loaded onto a big boat!!)”
Kona’s small-group night snorkel with manta rays off Kailua-Kona, wetsuit and gear included, snacks onboard, and a free return if you miss.
“Kris and Tori were great. Picked the right spot for us and we saw a lot of mantas! They shared that leaving from where we did, we had a legit choice of two locations. If we had chosen a tour that started to the south they would not have been able to go to a more northern spot because it would have been too long a ride. Tori was super helpful with a few of the guests who got seasick; she really took care of them and helped them settle. I had a GoPro with me and she offered to take it under the platform for some different angles.”
Night snorkeling off Kona with giant manta rays, bright lights, a sunset cruise, and provided gear, snacks, and washrooms.
“This was one of the most incredible experiences and putting it into words can’t do it justice, just need to get out there and experience it yourself! The first time you see one you will be a little taken aback but when you see a few and realize how friendly they are you’ll have your face mere inches from their body and be excited.We had such a fun crew that got us all there safely and were happy to help anyone in need of assistance. Only warning is if you are not used to boats use a sea sick patch because you are on the water a very long time…”
Big Island manta ray night snorkel with USCG-licensed captains and Red Cross guides, wetsuits and gear included, small-group views from a light board.
“This was an amazing experience I won’t ever forget….its a must while on vacation. Captain and deckhands were excellent”
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