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13 Big Island of Hawaii Night Tours Worth Staying Up For

13 night tours  ·  from $25 a head

Every trip has one evening too few. These 13 Big Island of Hawaii night tours justify it, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to dinner.

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - From Keauhou Bay to the sunset boat ride
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

1.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,656 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Meet Hang Loose Boat Tours at Keauhou Bay for a sunset boat ride and nighttime manta ray snorkel. Guides such as Bryce, Noah, Vince, Aden, and Jordan may lead the trip, with gear, wetsuit tops, flotation, snacks, and water included. You need prior swimming and snorkeling experience.

“Our traveling family group of 11 adults and children had a great time up close with the Manta Rays. Good information from the tour guide and their helpers. Good supervision and safety oversight. This experience left a wonderful, long lasting memory with all of us, particularly the young ones, age 9, 13, and 14.”

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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings - What happens from check-in to the water
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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

2.KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,212 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $49

From Kona, join guides such as Taco, Peyton, or Mike on a small 23-foot RHIB boat for about 25 to 30 minutes in the water with manta rays. The group is limited to 11, gear is provided, and wetsuits are optional. You must be an experienced swimmer with basic snorkel skills.

“This was the most magical experience ever! We got to see these beautiful gentle giants who come kissing distance to you. I was blessed to be grazed by a mantas fin on my stomach. My boyfriend and I laughed as they came right up under our faces. The guides were amazing and so friendly. Highly recommend if you are comfortable in the ocean and around sea creatures. This is all we talked about for the whole trip! It was our favorite moment. I highly respect the staff as they taught us about the mantas and what to do to keep us and the mantas safe in their natural habitat.”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island - The short ride to Keauhou Bay
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

3.Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44Best value

Meet Dolphin Discoveries in Kailua-Kona, check in, then travel to Keauhou Bay for about 30 minutes in the water with manta rays. You will use a mask, snorkel, short-sleeve wetsuit top, and a lighted float, but no fins. Guides such as Vinny, Bryce, and Brianna have helped nervous swimmers feel secure.

“Me and my woman never saw the rays up close and personal before and they definitely come up and almost touch you! Swim guides and staff know what they are doing, we recommend for friends or family!”

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Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays - From Honokohau Harbor to the sunset
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Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays

4.Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,254 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $80

From Honokohau Harbor, you’ll ride offshore, watch the Kona sunset, then spend about 45 minutes floating above a lighted board as manta rays feed below. Wetsuits, snorkel gear, flotation noodles, water, and snacks are included. You may also ride along without entering the water, but swimmers must know how to swim.

“Watching the Manta’s swim at you with their mouths open was other-worldly and a truly outstanding experience! We were all hypnotized by their majestical flips to eat the krill below us that the time just escaped us! We saw Mantas from the moment we hit the water until we left. This was an excellent trip that I would recommend to any family visiting Kona. Our crew took great care of us on and off the boat telling us unique and fun facts about the Manta’s to top off our experience!”

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Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona - Sunset briefing and manta etiquette
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Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona

5.Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,141 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $145

Meet Hawaii Oceanic at Keauhou Harbor for a short sunset boat ride to Kona’s manta site. You’ll hold a glowing light board while mantas feed on plankton below. Snorkeling is optional, and the crew provides gear, beverages, and an optional wetsuit top. Expect about 30 minutes in the water and no more than 11 people aboard.

“It’s a one in a lifetime experience. The activity was well planned, on time, instructive, safe and amazing. Tour guides were very kind, knowledgeable, helpful. Take with you a waterproof case for your phone so you can keep images of this amazing experience”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona - The sunset cruise gives the evening a useful beginning
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona

6.Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 777 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Join Manta Adventures at 4 pm for a sunset cruise from Kailua-Kona to Garden Eel Cove. Captain Bill or Captain Dan and the crew provide gear, wetsuits, floatation help, snacks, drinks, and a warm rinse. Snorkel from a lighted board with manta rays, or stay aboard and watch from the boat.

“The manta rays were magnificent! They swam just inches under us! Beautiful graceful creatures of the ocean! Our staff was great! Extremely knowledgeable of the life of the manta rays , entertaining , and very cautious of everyone’s safety! Highly recommend this amazing tour!”

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Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii - The short ride to the manta site
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Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

7.Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 672 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $127

Meet Eka Canoe Adventures in Kailua-Kona for a short ride on a historically accurate Hawaiian double-hulled canoe. At the manta site, you will use a lighted float and snorkel while guides such as Kama, Chris, Kalala, and Ni’Koa help you stay safe and explain the rays’ behavior. Groups are capped at 12.

“Our guides were amazing I forget the lovely woman’s name that was in the water with us but she was so helpful and understanding with my two companions who were struggling and needed help. We went at 8:15pm on May 11th so whoever was working that trip are All Stars Very clear instructions from both guides which made for an easy and fun experience! What an amazing experience!”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel from Kona — Small Group - From Honokohau Harbor to the open sea
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel from Kona — Small Group

8.Manta Ray Night Snorkel from Kona — Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 657 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $123

From Honokohau Harbor, you’ll follow guides such as Kris, Chris, Ryan, or Tori into the warm Kona sea at sunset. Underwater lights draw plankton and manta rays close to your flotation board. Groups are capped at 16, with wetsuits, snorkel gear, snacks, and a free return trip if no mantas appear.

“Very good tour. Really enjoyed the manta rays! Thanks to Ryan and Chris for making the experience so memorable and special!”

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Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona - Meeting at Honokohau Harbor and getting ready
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Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona

9.Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Meet at Honokohau Harbor for a sunset boat ride to Kona’s manta feeding site. Captain Kelly, Captain Bryce, and their crews provide snorkel gear, flotation aids, wetsuit tops, snacks, drinks, and guidance. Expect roughly 20 to 30 minutes on the boat each way, a chilly open-ocean swim, and close manta encounters under bright lights.

“This was an amazing experience. The manta rays were so close they touched me multiple times! Definitely an up close and personal experience. Our captain Kelly and crew were great! The boat ride out there was also quite the experience!!! 😅 No regrets!”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime - From Kealakehe Parkway to Honokohau Harbor
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

10.Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 505 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

From Honokohau Harbor, take a 15 to 20 minute boat ride to Manta Heaven or Manta Village. Float at a light board while wild manta rays feed below. Snorkel Big Island supplies gear, wetsuits, and an in-water guide. Crews may include Captain Kelly, Jay, Elijah, or Jonathan.

“The crew was great, knowledgeable, and friendly. They provided a real amazing experience. The snorkeling was very easy and could even be done by less experienced swimmers.”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island - Leaving from Honokohau Harbor on KIBOU
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island

11.Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 382 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $125

From Honokohau Harbor, Iruka Hawaii takes you by speedboat to Manta Ray Heaven after sunset. You float above lighted platforms while manta rays feed below. Guides such as Trevor, Diego, Maddie, and Tamae help with safety and snorkeling tips. Gear and GoPro photos are included, with wetsuits available for an extra fee.

“The overall experience was very good. The drive to find the link up spot was very easy. Check-in was quick (make sure you review & sign your waiver). The wetsuit rentals were $10 and worth it. All the gear was clean and serviceable. Ms. Tami, the boat crews guys and the captain of the boat (I forgot her name) were great and humorous!! They made the experience very enjoyable. Drive to and from the view site was smooth and quick! On the way back you get complimentary snacks and hot coco! Keep in mind Manga Ray sighting is a nature sighting so you must be patient! It took about 15-20min…”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Kona - Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures - The fast ride out after sunset
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Kona – Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures

12.Manta Ray Night Snorkel Kona – Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Meet Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor for a night ride to Kona’s manta site. You’ll hold a lightboard while mantas feed below, guided by Jacob, Jeff, Cody, and other experienced crew. The boat carries up to 12 people, though some departures are smaller. Snorkel gear, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks are included.

“Way exceeded expectations and enjoyed by everyone , guide were exceptional, would do again next time on the island”

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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure! Small Group - Twenty to 30 minutes beside the rays
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure! Small Group

13.Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure! Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $83

Meet Kona Snorkel Tours in Keauhou for a fast zodiac ride to a nighttime manta site. You will hold a custom light board while rays feed on plankton below. Guides including Captain Scott, Danielle, Hunter, Rob, and Daisy have helped make this a lively, closely supervised outing. Expect a small group, basic swimming skills, and a boat ladder to climb.

“Rays were only inches from us. We could see into their eyes. We had eight of them swarming around us.”

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