Manta Ray Night Snorkels & Dives

Witness an underwater ballet with beautiful Manta Rays off our Kohala & Kona Coast.

Manta Rays have no real teeth, no stinger, and a harmless disposition, in spite of their enormous “wing” span. But there’s nothing to worry about! The Mantas only feed on Plankton. 

After a quick boat ride to the location of the Mantas, you will gear up in snorkel/ dive gear and wet suits. Once you are in the water, you’ll lie flat, floating effortlessly, while holding onto a Light Board. The lights will attract the plankton, which then attract the Mantas. 

Experience the thrill of a lifetime as these gentle creatures swim gracefully around you.

This should not be missed!

Mantas are gentle giants with wingspans that can exceed 15-feet in width. Groups of Manta Rays converge nightly off of Keahole Bay to feed on the smorgasbord of phytoplankton that appear to soak up the glow given off by underwater dive lights. Sometimes referred to, as the “Butterflies of the Sea” these graceful sea creatures must be seen in person.  It’s definitely a once in a lifetime experience and is often the “highlight of the trip” for many of our guests.

Puako Hawaii Manta Ray Night Snorkel

These harmless and docile creatures need to eat 10 percent of their body weight, and with a guide you will witness this amazing phenomenon. Watching these amazing creatures somersault in front of you multiple times, close enough to where you could kiss them, is a once in a lifetime experience. On the way back to Puako pier, you’ll enjoy the beautiful starlit sky. 

Departs from Puako Boat Ramp. 

OFFERED: Mondays - Saturdays

TOUR DURATION: 1.5 - 2 hours

DEPARTURE TIME: 6PM (subject to change due to varying sunset times) 

PRICING STARTING AT: $150 + tax per person

Minimum age is 5 years old. 

HA Night Manta Snorkel

Enjoy a beautiful sunset as you head out to the Manta site, and stargaze on your way back in after a thrilling night in the water with our graceful giants of the ocean. 

You will be given high-quality gear - wetsuit tops, masks, snorkels, finds and float belts. The LED lights used provide maximum plankton attraction which bring in the Mantas! 

Don’t forget a change of clothes for the ride home! 

Departs from Honokohau Harbor. 

OFFERED: Daily

TOUR DURATION: 2.5 - 3 hours

DEPARTURE TIME: 7PM (subject to change due to varying sunset times) 

PRICING STARTING AT:

  • ADULT $175 + tax

  • CHILD $150 + tax

Blue Wilderness Manta Night Snorkel or Dive

This Manta Ray Night Dive offers divers and snorkelers the opportunity to observe these majestic animals up close and personal. Marine life is often within inches of divers and snorkelers, offering a unique experience with wild animals in their environment. 

Bring the whole family! Don’t worry if you are the only certified diver in your group, or if no one in your party is certified. It is possible to dive or snorkel to see the manta rays at night. In fact, it is one of the only experiences that is equally spectacular for divers and snorkelers.

Departs from Puako Boat Ramp. 

OFFERED: Daily

TOUR DURATION: 2 hours

DEPARTURE TIME: 6PM (subject to change due to varying sunset times) 

PRICING STARTING AT:

  • DIVER - $165 + tax

  • SNORKELER OR RIDE ALONG - $150 + tax (snorkel gear included)

  • DIVE GEAR: $45 + tax (BC, Regulator, Fins & Wetsuit)

Sunset & Manta Ray Snorkel

Enjoy a legendary Hawaiian sunset aboard Kona Style, a 50FT beautiful catamaran. After sunset you will snorkel with the majestic manta rays in the famous Manta Ray Village. Departing from Kona Pier most evenings, this tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours. 

Departs from Kona Pier. 

OFFERED: Most evenings

TOUR DURATION: Approx. 2.5 hours

DEPARTURE TIME: 6PM (subject to change due to varying sunset times) 

*Late Night Manta Ray Snorkel also available during peak season. 

PRICING STARTING AT:

  • ADULT $128 + tax 

  • YOUTH (5 - 12 years old) $114 + tax 

  • INFANTS & CHILDREN (4 & under) $65 + tax 

  • RIDE ALONG $65 + tax

Canoe Manta Ray Adventures

Join us on Kini Kini, one of the few historically accurate traditional Hawaiian double - hull canoes in the world, as you head out on a short canoe ride to a manta ray snorkel site located near the mouth of Keahou Bay. Kini Kini only holds 11 people, so you can avoid the big groups! This quick trip gives you an experience of a lifetime, in one of the very few locations that offer it in the world. 

Departs from Keauhou Bay.

OFFERED: Daily

TOUR DURATION: Approx. 1 hour

DEPARTURE TIME: Every Hour from 7PM - 11PM

PRICING STARTING AT:

  • ADULT $118 + tax 

  • YOUTH (7 - 12 years old) $108 + tax 

Minimum age is 7 years old.

Manta Ray Night Snorkel / Dive Aboard the Manta

Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Kona coast aboard the Manta and arrive early enough to take in a magnificent sunset. The Manta boat is a custom built 40’ x 14.5’ Newton dive/snorkel boat. It features an oversized swim platform and custom aluminum ladder that allow hassle free entry. Snorkelers glide gracefully into the water and exit effortlessly via our “water level entry”. Their fabulous crew will be with you guiding you through the whole experience. 

Departs from Honokohau Harbor. 

OFFERED: Daily

TOUR DURATION: 3 hours

DEPARTURE TIME: 4:45PM (subject to change due to varying sunset times) 

PRICING STARTING AT:

  • SNORKELER $115 + tax  

  • RIDE ALONG $115 +tax            

  • DIVER 1 tank $145 + tax 

  • (Dive rental gear: BCD, Regulator, Full wet suit) $25  

Minimum age is 6 years old.