--- title: Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 116 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 701 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 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-ray-snorkeling-by-night-in-kailua-kona-hawaii/ --- # Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Navigate to the above address in Google… - Starts 18:00, 19:15: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age rule: Minimum age allowed onboard is 5 years old **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €116 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 701 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Eka Canoe Adventures - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 18:00, 19:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.83 from 701 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 672 of 701. - 5 stars: 646 (92%) - 4 stars: 26 (4%) - 3 stars: 8 (1%) - 2 stars: 6 (1%) - 1 star: 15 (2%) ## What's included - Floatation devices - Wetsuit top (for warmth) - Use of snorkel equipment (Normal & Rx) ## Not included - Coffee and/or Tea - Snacks - Towels - Private transportation - Crew gratuity - Motion sickness medication ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 18:00, 19:15 - 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 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! Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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) - Minimum age allowed onboard is 5 years old - 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 - Not recommended for those who may have mobility/physical restrictions ## 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](/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 #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. 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