USA · MANTA RAY SNORKEL TOURS
The 15 best manta ray snorkel tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of Kona’s manta ray night snorkel, with sunset views, close encounters, safety tips, pricing, weather concerns, and booking advice.
“I won’t give a negative review for a tour that couldn’t happen due to weather. We have rebooked another night and pray the weather cooperates.”
Swim beside wild manta rays off Kona on a short, small-group night snorkel with guides, gear, and a free return guarantee if none appear.
“Awesome experience! Crew was amazing with thier knowledge and direction. Had 6 or 7 rays swimming around us right away. Highly recommend.”
Review of Kona’s $49 manta ray night snorkel, with a small boat, close encounters, safety details, timing, value, and booking advice.
“Such a fun and once-in-a-lifetime experience! We saw so many rays up close and the water was nice and warm (in December). The team (Taco, Rocky) were great. They were quick and efficient in getting us to the best point and I felt completely safe in the water with them. Thanks again!”
Review of Kona’s Manta Ray Night Snorkel, with honest tips on timing, seasickness, swimming skills, gear, safety, and value.
“Kid and family friendly. Core memories weee created with my family. The boat ran very efficiently. Don’t take long to get to our destination and in the waters to witness our first manta. This was past our daughter’s normal bedtime, so was worried it would not go as well with a child that might want to go to bed. Nope, the excitement, with the efficiency made it work out great.”
Review of Kona’s $121 night manta ray snorkel, with boat details, safety tips, what to expect, and who should book this Big Island adventure.
“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.”
Swim beside wild manta rays at night in Kailua Kona with a small group, warm gear, expert guides, sunset views, and a light board.
“Amazing experience. We saw three rays - and they were doing tricks for us! Very knowledgeable and helpful team. Thank you!”
Watch Kona’s sunset from a catamaran, then snorkel beside wild manta rays with Kona Style. Includes gear, guides, drinks, and a manta guarantee.
“Flying fish, rays swimming near, sunset and fun with the waves and watching the water rush under the boat”
Swim with manta rays under Kona’s moonlit sky on a comfortable night snorkel with warm showers, snacks, gear, and an eco-friendly boat.
“The crew was so knowledgeable about the mantas! The boat was fantastic, the crew was lovely, the experience was superb!!”
Review of Sea Quest Hawaii’s Kona night manta ray snorkel, with honest tips on price, safety, seasickness, gear, timing, and value.
“I think we had 9 or 10 under us at several points. Several touched us as they did their flips underwater. Tour was well organized, staff was friendly. Hot chocolate was nice at the end. 100% recommend, probably the best group operating in the Kona area.”
Review of Eka Canoe Adventures’ night manta snorkel in Kona, with small groups, Hawaiian canoe rides, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“This tour was AMAZING! We’ve done it all on the many islands of Hawaii but this was one of the most magical tours we’ve done. A dictionary must! We had 8 huge mantarays with inches of us and they were so peaceful and angelic looking. I have recommended this tour to everyone.”
Swim with manta rays off Kona in a small group, with sunset views, warm gear, snacks, and a free return if none appear.
“Great small group riding the zodiac boat to the spot was and added plus and so much fun and seeing the Manta rays was amazing!Kris and his crew were great”
Swim beside giant manta rays after sunset on this Kona night snorkel, with gear, wetsuit tops, snacks, drinks, and a 25-minute boat ride.
“Casual, but efficient and organized check-in at the parking lot prior to going down to the boat. It’s a short 20 minute ride to the manta ray area. Boat was clean and safe. The Captain has good taste in music! The mantas do not come up to us but we could see them majestically swimming over lights underneath us. Great experience. I would like to bring more family next time to share the experience!”
Review of Big Island’s manta ray night snorkel, with boat details, pricing, safety tips, wildlife odds, and advice on who should book.
“Swimming with manta rays was amazing! However when we first got there the crewmember greeting us and giving us wetsuits was very cold and unfriendly. We were the first family there but he proceeded to skip us during handing out wetsuits and then question half our party if we were with this tour (there were 7 of us). Meanwhile the other tours guide next to us were getting a very warm and joyous welcome while we felt like a burden asking for wet suits out of the back a truck. Our captain was very friendly and light hearted and funny. Our two crewmembers were also captains and were a bit…”
Watch Kona’s manta rays by boat or snorkel under the stars. See graceful rays up close, enjoy expert guides, snacks, and flexible booking.
“It was the most magical experience i ever had! Totally recommend it. It was my biggest dream for years and i finally did it now and still think about it everyday!”
Swim beside manta rays off Kona after dark, then warm up with hot chocolate and cookies on this 75-minute Sea Quest tour.
“Activity was a lot of fun and our guilds were amazing, we were able to see three manga rays but were disappointed it wasn’t more but we also understand that’s totally out of the tour operators control, it’s nature and wild animals so just thankful we were able to see any. Again the tour guilds made the trip a lot of fun”
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