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title: Kona’s Best Manta Ray Night Snorkel Small Group Experience
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 114
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.76
reviews: 401
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 14 of 17 (Manta Ray Night Snorkel)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/kona-s-best-manta-ray-night-snorkel-small-group-experience/
---

# Kona’s Best Manta Ray Night Snorkel Small Group Experience

**Guidekin's take:** Look for manta rays at night while holding a light board, with a swim guide towing a small shared group of up to twelve around the site. Snorkel gear is included; you must swim without a flotation aid and bring your own towel. 4.76 from 401 reviews at €114 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #14 of 17 in Manta Ray Night Snorkel, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

We carry a maximum of 12 passengers so we can offer a more intimate manta ray snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona.

In addition to delivering a more private experience, our small group size allows for a better manta ray show. Your swim guide will tow your party to the most active areas of the snorkel site, as you hold onto a light board and enjoy the show. Larger groups on bigger boats are often required to stay next to the boat, and can't chase the manta ray action as we do. By locating the most active areas of the snorkel site, you'll have a higher chance of seeing more manta rays.

If you book all 12 seats on any trip, you will have your own private charter.

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to snorkel with manta rays, in a private small-group experience. Get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes early,
- Max 12 people: small group
- 9 start times: between 17:30 and 22:30

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €114 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 401 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures
- Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 9 start times between 17:30 and 22:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.76 from 401 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 377 of 401.

- 5 stars: 358 (89%)
- 4 stars: 19 (5%)
- 3 stars: 7 (2%)
- 2 stars: 6 (1%)
- 1 star: 11 (3%)

## What's included

- Use of Snorkelling equipment

## Not included

- Please bring your own towel.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 9 start times between 17:30 and 22:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes early, and meet us at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, located on Kealakehe Pkwy in Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Follow directions to the Boat Launch ramp area near the restrooms and pavilion. We'll meet you at the pavilion and check you in before escorting you to the vessel.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must be able to swim without the assistance of a floatation device.
- Maximum weight of 280 pounds per traveler.
- Not recommended for travelers with neck problems

## Compared with other Manta Ray Night Snorkel

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #14 of 17** | €114 | 1h 30m | 4.76 (401) | shared, max 12 |
| [Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona](/usa/big-island/tours/sunset-manta-ray-tour-in-kailua-kona/?format=md) | €99 | 2h | 4.96 (271) | shared |
| [Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure](/usa/big-island/tours/manta-ray-night-snorkel-adventure/?format=md) | €207 | 2h 30m | 4.94 (280) | shared |
| [One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel](/usa/big-island/tours/one-tank-manta-night-dive-and-snorkel/?format=md) | €123 | 3h | 5.0 (83) | shared |

Ranked #14 of 17 in Manta Ray Night Snorkel by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €207, median €125; typical length 2h. 0 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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