Manta ray night snorkel in Kona: prices, length and what to expect

The Manta Mania tour from Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures costs $125 per person and runs 1.5 hours. Honokohau Harbor is the meeting point for several tours we list.

What should you know about manta ray night snorkel in Kona?

Price, length and age limits do most of the sorting between tours. The Kona Manta Ray Night Experience from Aquatic Life Divers runs 3 hours, so it suits an evening with nothing else planned. Check the National Weather Service marine forecast for the Kona coast on the day you plan to go.

How should you choose a manta ray night snorkel in Kona?

If you want to keep the evening to 1.5 hours, choose the Manta Mania tour.

If you dive, the Kona Manta Ray Night Experience from Aquatic Life Divers includes a tank and dive light for divers.

How much does it cost, and what is included?

The Late Night Majestic Manta Ray Snorkel from Kona Ocean Adventures costs $250 per person.

A higher price does not always mean more food or gear. The Kona Manta Ray Night Experience costs $135 per person and includes a tank, weights, a dive light, snacks and hot ginger tea. The Late Manta Ray Snorkel from Big Island Divers costs $129 per person and includes a mask, wetsuit, fins, snacks and hot chocolate.

What should you expect: how long it lasts and where it starts?

The Manta Mania tour runs 1.5 hours from Honokohau Harbor. The Sunset Manta Snorkel and Scuba Diving Trip runs 2.5 hours, with check-in at 5:00 PM and departure at 5:30 PM.

The Manta Ray Night Snorkel Maheli Heli starts with check-in at 4:45 PM and departs at 5:00 PM from Honokohau Harbor Slip G2. Arrive before check-in so you can reach the slip on time.

The Kona Manta Ray Night Experience and the Late Manta Ray Snorkel from Big Island Divers both run 3 hours.

Who does it suit, and who should skip it?

Children as young as 3 can join the Sunset Manta Snorkel and Scuba Diving Trip from Torpedo Tours, and children from 6 can join the Late Night Majestic Manta Ray Snorkel.

The age limit for the Majestic Manta Rays Snorkel/ 1-Tank Scuba Dive Adventure is not stated here, so plan around the minimums above until you have it.

If you want a short evening, the Manta Mania tour gives you 1.5 hours, while the Late Night Majestic Manta Ray Snorkel gives you 2.5 hours.

What are the tours to book?

Each price below is per person.

Kona Manta Ray Night Experience: One Tank Dive or Snorkel Charter, from Aquatic Life Divers, costs $135 and runs 3 hours.

Manta Mania: Explore Manta Heaven from Honokohau Harbor, from Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures, costs $125 and runs 1.5 hours.

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Maheli Heli, from Snorkeling in Kona, costs $125 and starts with check-in at 4:45 PM.

Majestic Manta Rays Snorkel/ 1-Tank Scuba Dive Adventure, from Kona Ocean Adventures, costs $250.

How do booking, cancellation and weather work?

Aquatic Life Divers gives a full refund for cancellations made at least 48 hours before your experience. Big Island Divers refunds reservations canceled by phone 48 or more hours before check-in in full. Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures gives a full refund with 24 hours notice, and it charges no-shows in full. Snorkeling in Kona allows changes or cancellations up to 48 hours before departure without charge.

Pick the cancellation policy that works for you before the sea turns rough.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nighttime snorkeling tour with manta rays in Kona?

Yes, Manta Mania: Explore Manta Heaven from Honokohau Harbor, run by Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures, is a manta ray night snorkel that runs 1.5 hours. The Manta Ray Night Snorkel Maheli Heli from Snorkeling in Kona is another option, with check-in at 4:45 PM.

How much does a manta ray night snorkel in Kona cost?

The Manta Mania tour and the Manta Ray Night Snorkel Maheli Heli both cost $125 per person.

How long does a manta ray night snorkel in Kona take?

The Manta Mania tour runs 1.5 hours, and the Kona Manta Ray Night Experience runs 3 hours.