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title: "Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 132
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.84
reviews: 1187
duration_minutes: 60
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 9 of 17 (Manta Ray Night Snorkel)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/manta-magic-small-group-manta-ray-night-snorkel-in-kailua-kona/
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# Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona

**Guidekin's take:** A night snorkel at Manta Village starts with a short boat ride from Keahou Harbor, in a group of up to twelve. Snorkel gear, an optional wetsuit and drinks are included; you must be able to swim without a flotation aid. 4.84 from 1187 reviews at €132 per person for 1h.

In our comparison: #9 of 17 in Manta Ray Night Snorkel, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Avoid the crowds of the other "cattle boats" in Kona, and enjoy a small-group manta ray snorkeling experience with a maximum of 12 passengers.

This tour departs from Keahou Harbor in South Kona and enjoys a short 5-minute boat ride to our snorkeling site, Manta Village.

Your Captain and snorkel guide will educate you on Kona's famous manta rays and will discuss our safe and humane approach to engaging with the gentle giants.

After entering the water, you'll hold onto our lightboard, with your feet propped up by floatation devices, as the manta rays perform a graceful ballet beneath you. The manta rays filter feed on plankton that naturally gathers at the surface just before sunset, then accumulates underneath our lights. This is an opportunity to enjoy an evening on the water and watch in amazement as the manta rays glide around and dance for you.

We are proud to be a Green Listed company, and we take an environmentally cautious approach to our interactions with the manta rays.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please meet us at Keauhou Harbor,
- Max 12 people: small group
- 17 start times: between 17:40 and 21:20

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €132 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.84/5 from 1187 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Hawaii Oceanic
- Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers
- Start times: 17 start times between 17:40 and 21:20
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.84 from 1187 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1137 of 1187.

- 5 stars: 1101 (93%)
- 4 stars: 36 (3%)
- 3 stars: 15 (1%)
- 2 stars: 11 (1%)
- 1 star: 24 (2%)

## What's included

- Professional guide
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Wetsuit (optional)
- Local taxes
- Beverages

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Towel

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 17 start times between 17:40 and 21:20
- 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 meet us at Keauhou Harbor, 30 minutes prior to your time of departure.

When you arrive at the harbor, we'll be parked near the boat dock. Look for a white van with lights on top. It can be difficult to find us in the dark, so please call if you don't immediately see us.

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.
- A ticket is required for all passengers, regardless of age or whether they are entering the water.
- Maximum weight of 280 pounds per traveler.
- For safety purposes, if you can not comfortably swim 25 yards in the ocean, we ask that you purchase a ticket to ride along on the boat, but not enter the water.
- Children 7 and older are welcome on the tour if they can comfortably swim 25 yards in the ocean.
- Our boat is certified by the US Coast Guard for 12 passengers, and we can not exceed this limit.
- Not recommended for travelers with neck problems.

## Compared with other Manta Ray Night Snorkel

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #9 of 17** | €132 | 1h | 4.84 (1187) | 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 #9 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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