--- title: Snorkel With Giant Manta Rays In Kailua Kona lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 125 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.59 reviews: 144 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 17 of 17 (Manta Ray Night Snorkel) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/snorkel-with-giant-manta-rays-in-kailua-kona/ --- # Snorkel With Giant Manta Rays In Kailua Kona **Guidekin's take:** Snorkel after dark near the Kona airport or at Keauhou, with the site chosen according to recent manta sightings. Snorkel gear, a wetsuit and an in water guide are included; sightings are not guaranteed and a repeat trip carries a fee. 4.59 from 144 reviews at €125 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #17 of 17 in Manta Ray Night Snorkel, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview A New Listing for an experienced company and crew. Snorkel Big Island has been operating Manta Ray Snorkel Excursions for over 12 years. Attention to detail, safety, and our expert crew, set this excursion apart. During this tour we can visit either the northern manta site near the Kona airport, or venture further south to Keauhou depending on where the best manta sightings have been. Our licensed captains and dedicated guides pull out all the stops to make sure you get the best viewing possible. Prior swimming & snorkeling experience is required to book this activity. Guest's must be able to independently climb up a side boat ladder. Not recommended for guest's who have undergone surgery or have mobility/physical restrictions. Not recommended for pregnant women. Contact tour operator for exceptions. This family run business takes pride in sharing the importance of taking care or our land, ocean, animals, and each other. Please arrive on time for the start of your scheduled tour. **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €125 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.59/5 from 144 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Snorkel Big Island - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 18:30, 20:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.59 from 144 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 128 of 144. - 5 stars: 120 (83%) - 4 stars: 8 (6%) - 3 stars: 6 (4%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 9 (6%) ## What's included - Red Cross Licensed In-Water Guide/ Lifeguard - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Wetsuit ## Not included - Private transportation - Gratuity - Prescription Snorkel Mask ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 18:30, 20:30 - 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 We depart on the north side of Honokohau small boat harbor. The address is 74 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA (GOOGLE MAPS SEARCH: "Snorkel Big Island" and it will lead you to the correct side of the harbor.) Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - 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 - Your safety is our priority! If you or anyone in your group would like a lifejacket please contact our reservation line. - Our Manta Policy: Manta Rays are wild animals and Snorkel Big Island cannot guarantee their presence. If a manta ray is not seen on your night out with us you may try again on a different night for a rebooking fee. Please keep in mind that seats may be extremely limited during certain times of the year. We usually are very successful in finding mantas for you; however if they decide to take the night off the costs involved with setting up the charter will not allow us to offer you a refund. We appreciate your business and understanding of this policy. - Please confirm your check in time directly with tour provider. Check in time may be up to 40 minutes prior to tour time. - Basic swimming skills are required - Previous snorkeling experience is required - Guests must be able to independently climb up a boat ladder - Guest must be able to converse in English to understand verbal instructions and safety briefings ## Compared with other Manta Ray Night Snorkel | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 17** | €125 | 2h | 4.59 (144) | 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 #17 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/manta-ray-night-snorkel/?format=md ## More in Big Island - All Big Island tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/snorkel-with-giant-manta-rays-in-kailua-kona/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md