Kona Manta Ray Nights

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkeling

Big Island manta ray tours bring you into the Kona Coast water after dark, when lights draw plankton and manta rays glide through the glow below. Snorkel near Keauhou or Manta Village with guided crews, provided gear and one of Hawaii’s most memorable night ocean outings.

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Diving Tours

Your Big Island Manta Ray Night Tour

A manta ray night tour is one of the Big Island's signature ocean moments. After sunset, boats head to known manta viewing areas off the Kona Coast, lights shine into the water and plankton gathers in the glow. When mantas arrive, they circle, sweep and feed below the snorkelers like huge wings moving through the dark.

Tour options include Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Night Snorkel, Sea Paradise sunset and moonlight manta snorkel tours, and Dolphin Discoveries Manta Discovery Adventure. Current tour times range from about 1 to 2.5 hours, with choices near Keauhou Bay, Manta Village and Kona Coast manta viewing areas.

Pick the timing and boat style that fit your comfort level. Sunset tours add evening light before the snorkel, shorter moonlight tours can be easier for guests who want less boat time, and longer tours leave more room for check-in, setup and time watching the water. Bring a towel, dry clothes and patience, since manta rays are wild animals and every night is different.

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