Manta Ray Night Snorkel Kona

• Professional, knowledgeable crew guiding you throughout the experience
• All snorkel equipment: mask, snorkel, and fins
• Wetsuits for warmth and comfort in the evening waters
• Illuminated float boards designed specifically for manta ray viewing
• Safety briefing and in-water guidance from our experienced team
• Manta Guarantee, if no mantas are spotted, you're invited back at no additional charge (based on availability)
• Small group experience for a more personal, intimate adventure

Manta Ray Village, Hawaii: The World's Best Place to Swim with Manta Rays

Manta Ray Village sits just off the Kona coast of the Big Island, a short 5-minute boat ride from our departure point at Keauhou Bay. It is widely regarded as one of the premier manta ray viewing sites in the world, and for good reason: the underwater geography here is uniquely suited to creating the conditions manta rays need to feed.

The ocean floor rises steeply from deep water to a shallow reef, which forces cold, nutrient-rich water toward the surface and concentrates zooplankton in the shallows. The reef surrounding Manta Ray Village is also a natural cleaning station, where wrasse fish remove parasites from the rays, meaning the mantas return here consistently, night after night, all year round.

Why Dolphin Discoveries' Location Gives You an Advantage

Because we depart from Keauhou Bay, less than a mile from Manta Ray Village, you spend more time in the water and less time on the boat than with most other Kona operators. Many of our guests are surprised to learn the boat ride is only 5 minutes each way. That means more time watching mantas and less time waiting to get there.

Our crew are local Kona experts who know these waters intimately. They know the reef, the currents, the behavior of the rays, and how to position guests for the best possible experience while keeping everyone safe. Want to learn more about these incredible animals before your tour? Visit our Learn About Manta Rays page.

Book Your Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona, Hawaii

Dolphin Discoveries’ Manta Ray Night Snorkel tours run 7 nights a week on the Big Island, with multiple departure times offered seasonally. Total tour time is 2 hours, with approximately 30 minutes of in-water snorkeling time. All snorkel equipment, wetsuit tops, and float boards are provided, just bring a towel and a light cover-up for after.

The Manta Guarantee

We offer a Manta Guarantee upgrade: if no manta rays appear on your tour, you’re invited back at no additional charge, based on availability. We believe every guest deserves that moment, and we back it up.

Why Guests Choose Dolphin Discoveries

We are a Veteran Owned and Operated business based right here in Kona, Hawaii. Our crew are local professionals who are as passionate about these animals as they are about your experience. We’ve earned TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence five consecutive years running, with over 5,100 reviews and a 4.8 rating, because we take every tour seriously, whether it’s your first time in the ocean or your hundredth.

These tours fill up fast, especially in peak season. Book your spot today using the calendar on this page, or contact our team at directly if you have questions. We’re based locally in Kona and happy to help.