Hawaii Manta Ray Snorkel Tour Hawaii Big Island: Manta Ray Night Dive Kona

Hawaii Manta Ray Snorkel Night Dive, Kona, Big Island. Why go snorkeling with Mantas Rays at night? Although Mantas are most commonly seen during daylight hours, it's only because that's when most observers are in the water. Scientifically, we don't know exactly what Mantas do at night or how active they are, but they may feed most actively at night, when many planktonic creatures naturally rise surfaceward, providing a rich bounty on which Mantas may feed. Using dive lights, we are able to attract concentrations of these plankton and therefore attract the Mantas.

Unlike most of their relatives, Manta Rays have NO stinger and are completely safe to be around. We invite you to have yet another experience of a lifetime...a night snorkel with these angels of the Ocean.

Manta Rays are one of Hawaii's most Fascinating Creatures
Unlike most of their relatives, Manta Rays have NO stinger and are completely safe to be around. We invite you to have yet another experience of a lifetime...a night snorkel with these angels of the Ocean.

Sometimes referred to as the "Butterflies of the Sea", these graceful animals are a sight that must been seen in person. Manta rays are beautiful sea creatures that live in warm tropical waters. Their side fins have evolved into wide triangular wings with which they use to "fly" through the water. Theses wings range from 4-20ft, making them amongst the largest sea creatures anywhere

Snorkeling with Manta Rays
Enjoy the beautiful, 37-foot boat designed for snorkeling, Uhane Nui O Nai'a (which means Great Spirit of the Dolphin). This boat is one of the most comfortable you will find, with padded seating all around - it even has a restroom. There is plenty of shade also.

Details for Manta Rey Dive
Time: Check-in 4:45-6:00pm (varies seasonally)
Duration: 4 hours
Schedule: Mon - Fri, year-round
Location: Honokohau Harbor, Kailua/Kona
Children: All ages are welcome and pay adult price.

Provided: Mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuits, water/soda and light snacks.

What to Bring: Towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, cover-up. In winter months you might like a wetsuit or lycra top.

Check out this Big Island Swimming with Dolphins Adventure.

Customer Reviews # of Ratings: 12 Overall Rating: 4.9/5

Customer Review by Janis Stelma
Posted March 1, 2010

5 Activity Rating

4 Crew Rating

More instruction for the snorklers. Some of the people on our circle were just flailing around and not just floating flat out. It would have made it easier on the rest of us if some people had followed intruction. But it was fabulous anyway!!

Customer Review by Sally Brett
Posted January 8, 2010

5 Activity Rating

5 Crew Rating

Just that everything was fantastic. The sea was very choppy that night and at no time did we feel unsafe. Everyone was very professional, In fact we going to The Big Island again and my wife will come on this dive with me. My Sons and I enjoyed the total experience. Mahalo from Jeff

Customer Review by Ashlee Burgoyne
Posted November 2, 2009

5 Activity Rating

5 Crew Rating

We had so much fun! The crew was great and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this to anyone. If you are not a strong swimmer they also have devices to help you float. It was super fun and we saw 8 manta rays that were swimming inches from us! I would do this again for sure.

Customer Review by Susan Burns
Posted August 28, 2009

5 Activity Rating

5 Crew Rating

Suggest that snorklers bring their own prescription masks, if possible. My fuzzy eyesight diminished the experience somewhat.

Customer Review by Brian A Hargreaves
Posted May 14, 2009

5 Activity Rating

5 Crew Rating

Customer Review by Pamela Arwine
Posted November 18, 2008

5 Activity Rating

5 Crew Rating

John, (dolphin boat) was fantastic. Great!

Customer Review by Michael Mehrings
Posted October 23, 2008

5 Activity Rating

5 Crew Rating

Everythig was great. We were in the 10% who did not see the Manta Rays but the fish under the "camp fire" were awesome to watch. We will do it again

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Hawaii Manta Ray Snorkel Tour Big Island - Night Dive