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

Absolutely incredible experience. One of the most amazing things I’ve ever done. Our crew was Lina, Toby, Aleo and they were great. Our group ranged in age from 6-76 and they helped everyone get wetsuits and masks on land and then get comfortable in the water. The real stars of the trip were the rays. We spent about 45 minutes in the water and got to watch them swim about doing barrel rolls and twists while eating. They are so graceful and we got within inches of them. I’m not sure if where else you can get that close to a wild animal of this size. Overall it was incredibly memorable and one of the coolest things we’ve done in Hawaii. The crew was great, the boat was nice and the mantas were amazing. The water can get a little cold (my youngest got out 10min early) but they provided wetsuits tops which helped a lot and the emails made it clear to bring towels and warm shirts to change into so we were fine

I had an absolutely amazing time on the manta ray snorkeling experience! Captain Lena and Toby were incredible—so friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel safe and enjoyable. Swimming alongside the manta rays was truly unforgettable, and I couldn’t have asked for a better crew. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Hawaii!

We had an amazing time. Was well worth the money spent and something nobody will forget. Would definitely do it again.

This experience was downright magical and truly a night we will never forget! We saw so many manta rays, and they came unbelievably close to us. Some even brushed right up against us as they swam by. We even spotted a shark at one point, which made the experience that much more incredible! The entire evening was amazing from start to finish. The boat ride was beautiful, and we even got to see shooting stars overhead while we were out on the water. Lena and Toby were absolutely AMAZING, knowledgeable, hilarious, and so much fun to be around. Between the manta rays, the stars, and the incredible crew, it felt like such a surreal experience. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime night that we will cherish forever!

Instructions for safety, gearing up, getting two and from the platform were somewhat unclear — I it seemed the guides were trying to entertain more than inform.

Amazing experience. Manta's actually swim so close they actually bump up against you. At one pont there were five vying for the plankton in front of us. It was combat feeding. No worries though they are extremely docile. So graceful in how they glide through the water doing acrobatics that would make Cirque du Soleil members jealous. The crew made it a very a enjoyable trip all the way up to the choice of music on the ride there and back. Crew was very informative, professional and entertaining throughout. Excellent trip....a highlight for us. A must do.

I took my 6 year old son and we had a blast! It was amazing seeing how large the Mantas were in person. Jeremiah was so helpful and assisted with me and my son to the raft and back. It was great time going out to the spot and back. It a as an amazing time!

It was incredible to see so many manta rays !! And they come really close to us! They don’t take us far away in the ocean, it’s close to the airport ! It takes around 20-30 minutes to arrive by boat The crew was really nice! You get a little cold in the end, because you don’t swim during the experience and you do feel a little chilly in the water at night! They offers plunging tops to go in the water but I didn’t feel a difference! Maybe mine was too loose But I do recommend this experience

Night. Boat ride. In the ocean at night. Rays will swim so close they bump into. Gently. Will remember this for rest of life

Incredible experience. I did not expect to be as blown away as I was. My group agreed. So much fun and worth it.