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Giant Manta Rays Encountered in the Kona Night Sea of Hawaii
Board a comfortable boat and head out to the Kona night sea of the Big Island for a world-famous night manta ray snorkeling experience. Stay in the water for at least 35 minutes with professional guides to observe the giant manta rays, with wingspans exceeding 4 meters, up close.
The sight of manta rays gracefully swimming past you in the dark ocean depths offers an unforgettable, special experience in the Big Island. Experienced guides will accompany you, making your Kona night sea adventure even more memorable.

Manta Ray Swimming Right Before Your Eyes
We'll take a boat to a snorkeling point where manta rays frequently appear. Once in the water, you can observe the manta rays up close as they spread their giant wings and swim freely in the night sea. You might even encounter manta rays with wingspans over 16 feet (approximately 4.9 meters). Their gentle movements and passage before your eyes in the night sea offer a completely different experience from daytime snorkeling.
Night Snorkeling with Professional Guides
Enjoy at least 35 minutes of snorkeling with experienced, professional guides. You'll be on a spacious and comfortable vessel, operated by a family-run local company that respects Hawaii's ocean and marine life, ensuring a safe experience. This tour is recommended for those with prior swimming and snorkeling experience. Participants must be able to ascend the boat's side ladder without assistance. It is not recommended for individuals who have had recent surgery, have physical limitations, or are pregnant.
Meeting Point:
Snorkel Big Island Check-in Location, North of Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor
(Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor - North Side)
74 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
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Meeting Time:
6:30 PM
8:30 PM
*Please proceed to the North Side of Honokohau Small Boat Harbor. Park in the lot, near the slanted brown-roofed public restroom pavilion and the Twice The Ice machine.
Look for the check-in attendant near the white RAM 1500 truck from Snorkel Big Island in front of the restroom building. Searching for Snorkel Big Island on Google Maps will help you find the correct direction within the harbor.
74 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA