KONA NIGHT MANTA SNORKEL
Experience Kona’s real nightlife!
Meet the Resident Kona Manta Rays!
You’re going to love the way Hawaiian Adventures does mantas! Sharing this incredible experience with our guests is what drives us to run the best manta tour on the Island. Leaving Honokohau Harbor, we have the ability to reach the northern or southern manta sites depending on the calmest conditions. Our departure time is strategic, as we can choose the site with fewer people and more mantas. With one trip a night, small groups, and professional guides, our tour sets the bar high for value and guest experience.
When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by your crew. Upon boarding, you’ll be fitted with a wetsuit top and snorkel gear. The journey is half the fun as we cruise to the best manta site of the night. Before getting in the water, our guides will get you ready to meet the mantas! The crew will have you prepared allowing for more in water time. Our guide’s in-water experience enables them to identify the resident rays we snorkel with on your trip!
Not all light boards are created equal. Our large custom light board uses ocean LEDs to draw more plankton to the surface. Hang onto the board as it works its magic, and watch the massive mantas swoop and roll beneath. This experience is more of a float than an underwater snorkel, so we provide wet suit tops and noodles to make viewing relaxing and effortless. Dry off, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride back to the harbor as the beautiful lights of Honokohau guide us home.
If you have time for just one tour on your vacation to Hawaii, this is the one to book.
Kona Night Manta Tour Info
Join us on Kona’s #1 rated manta boat.
Join us for an up-close and personal in-water encounter with resident Reef Manta Rays aboard the most comfortable tour boat in the harbor. Slide off the swim step of our brand-new state-of-the-art vessel, Artemis, and you’ll be face-to-face with massive mantas! See our expert swim guides identify the resident rays while our custom light board draws plankton to the surface.
Avoid the crowds and spend more time with the mantas! Departing from Honokohau Harbor, we’ll choose the best snorkel site of the night where there are fewer people, better conditions, and more mantas..
Experience the Hawaiian Adventures Kona difference. On all of Kona night manta ray snorkel tours, enjoy complimentary cold beverages, wetsuit tops, snorkel gear, and onboard warm showers.
Hawaiian Adventures Kona runs one trip per night to ensure the highest level of quality for our guests!
Regular Price:
$149
Advanced Booking Discount:
only $129 per person
Save $20 per person by booking 30+ days in advance!
Night Manta Season
Year-Round
Departure Time
6:30 PM Daily
Tour Duration
2-2.5 Hours
Recommended for snorkelers ages 11 and above.
Get Ready For Your Night Manta Tour!
Prep & Enthusiasm!
Revisit your confirmation email! You will find the address to the harbor and a foolproof satellite image that will lead you directly to the meeting location. We recommend arriving 30 min prior to your tour’s departure. It’s much more relaxing if you’re a couple of minutes early, so bring your enthusiasm and the crew will take care of the rest.
Dress for Success
We want our guests to be comfortable. Arrive wearing your swimsuit with a towel and outer layers. There’s plenty of storage onboard for your small bag. We recommend slippers/flip-flops as most of the trip will be spent barefoot. You’ll be fitted with a wetsuit top upon boarding which will keep you warm en route to the manta site and in the water. Exiting the water, you’ll appreciate your towel and dry layers during our cruise back to the harbor.
Motion of the Ocean
Much of the tour will be in the dark, and we want you to be prepared for this incredible experience. If you’re prone to sea sickness or unsure if you are, we suggest taking motion-sickness medicine the morning of and an hour before your tour. Staying hydrated, avoiding heavier foods, and abstaining from alcohol beforehand will also aid in seasickness prevention.
Check In and Boarding
We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to your tour. All guests need to meet at the Hawaiian Adventures Kona sign on the south-central side of the harbor, 15 minutes prior to departure. There’s no need to print off email confirmations or tickets –– we’ll check you in electronically with the last name on your reservation!
Choose a vessel that was purpose-built for a premier night manta experience. With our expert captain and snorkel guides, you can feel confident on your trip with Hawaiian Adventures Kona.
Artemis was specifically engineered and designed to be the easiest vessel on the Big Island to get on and off of. She features a water-level swim step and deep ladders off the stern.
Without light, there are no night manta sightings! Our custom aluminum and closed-cell light boards are the only ones of their kind! With an unintrusive design, our Ocean LED lights are flush with the board and non-disruptive to the mantas. Our lights switch between white and blue light for more manta action and plankton attraction. With comfortable and stable hand rails, there’s no better manta board on the Island.
Artemis was built for whale watching, snorkeling, and night manta tours. She was outfitted with red underway lights, LED running lights, and a spotlight. Artemis’ state-of-the-art electronics and controls allow Hawaiian Adventures Kona to offer the Big Island’s most technologically advanced night manta tour.
At Hawaiian Adventures Kona, our expert guides offer the Big Island’s ultimate wildlife tours. Our year-round whale watch, night manta, and private charters are the best opportunity for a true Hawaiian Adventure..
Whale watching in Kona is year-round! Hawaiian Adventures Kona has access to both near-shore and pelagic zones, which gives you the opportunity to see humpback whales during the winter months, Hawaiian spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, flying fish, surface-feeding mantas, pilot whales, beaked whales, sperm whales, spotted dolphins, whale sharks, and more!
Explore the Kona Coast at your own speed. Private tours are the best choice for small or large groups that value exclusivity and a personalized experience. Whether you’re looking for a family adventure, school trip, memorial service, or something entirely different, our team will work with you to create your custom adventure.