18:00, 19:15 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
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Guidekin's take
Snorkel for manta rays at night in a small shared group capped at twelve, with a short boat ride from Kailua-Kona.
Snorkel gear, flotation devices and a wetsuit top are included; you must be able to swim and climb a ladder unassisted. 4.83 from 701 reviews at €116 per person for 1h.
In our comparison: #10 of 17 in Manta Ray Night Snorkel, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.
Reviews
4.8
701 ratings Tripadvisor 531 · Viator 170
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 672 of 701
Star breakdown of all 701 ratings
5 stars
646 · 92%
4 stars
26 · 4%
3 stars
8 · 1%
2 stars
6 · 1%
1 star
15 · 2%
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Navigate to the above address in Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze. Park along Kaleiopapa St. and walk downhill along the road until you come to a small parking lot and a finger pier. Look for a black & yellow Hawaiian canoe on the pier and check in with one of our crew members!
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Eka Canoe Adventures; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
Why choose Eka over the others? Our small group sizes of 12 or less allow us to assist each guest, keep everyone accounted for, and move freely in the water towards the best manta viewing! Big groups stay tethered to their boats. Our 1-hour tour travels just a few minutes to and from the manta ray site. We spend less time loading/unloading and more time doing what matters: snorkeling with the manta rays!
Located in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, Eka Canoe Adventures specializes in manta ray snorkeling experiences with a cultural touch. One of a few historically accurate Hawaiian double-hulled canoes, Wa'a Kini Kini is your unique gateway to the waters of the Kona coastline. Regarded by the Travel Channel as one of the most thrilling experiences on earth, the manta ray night snorkel experience is an activity that can only be enjoyed in a few locations globally. Manta ray snorkeling will give you an unforgettable, humbling, and awe-inspiring sensation.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for those who may have mobility/physical restrictions
Children
Minimum age allowed onboard is 5 years old
Accessibility
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Guests must be able to swim and climb a short ladder unassisted
Please remember that these manta rays are completely wild animals. They are not fed or trained. Eka Canoe Adventures cannot guarantee their presence. Even if the manta rays take a night off, our operating costs do not. Because of this, we are unable to offer refunds for tours where manta rays were not seen; only another chance to snorkel with them. This is true for any manta ray snorkel provider in Kona. We greatly appreciate your understanding!
In the unlikely event that we do not spot a manta ray on your tour, our Manta Ray Guarantee will ensure you have another opportunity to come back for another attempt on a different evening or on a future visit to Kona, Hawai’i (pending available seats)
We only collect height and weight during booking to calculate the size of your wetsuit top. There's no way to simply ask for your shirt size here
Please opt-in to receive text message updates (during booking) regarding this experience. The reminder text message will be sent day-of and include instructions and pictures to help you find parking and the check-in location. We promise not to spam you
Not recommended for those who have recently undergone surgery
Good to know
Food not included bring or buy your own
Age rule Minimum age allowed onboard is 5 years old
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days: Full refund
0-1 days: No refund
Compared with other Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Tour
Price
Duration
Rating
Group
This tour · #10 of 17
€116
1h
4.83 (701)
shared
Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona
€99
2h
4.96 (271)
shared
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure
€207
2h 30m
4.94 (280)
shared
One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel
€123
3h
5.0 (83)
shared
Ranked #10 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. Compare all 17 Manta Ray Night Snorkel