--- title: Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 141 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 872 duration_minutes: 135 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 17 (Manta Ray Night Snorkel) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/sunset-and-manta-ray-snorkel-adventure/ --- # Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure **Guidekin's take:** Watch sunset along the Kona coast from a catamaran before entering the water for a guided manta ray snorkel. Snorkel gear, wetsuits and soft drinks are included; the activity requires a high level of fitness and at least two people per booking. 4.88 from 872 reviews at €141 per person for 2h 15m. In our comparison: #5 of 17 in Manta Ray Night Snorkel, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our most popular tour!  Watch a legendary Kona sunset from our spacious 50’ catamaran as you sail the Kona coast, followed by the adventure of a lifetime - snorkeling with the majestic manta rays!  Upon arriving, receive an in-depth explanation of one of the most mysterious creatures in the ocean.   Join your professional/certified guides in the water as you snorkel with the majestic hahalua (manta rays).  Snorkel equipment, instruction, wetsuits and swim noodles are provided.  Complimentary water, juice, soft drinks, and hot cocoa included.   Guests may purchase beer, wine and cocktails from our full bar. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please check in at the KONASTYLE office… - Starts 17:30, 18:00, 18:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Age rule: Children under the age of 5 are not allowed in the… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €141 per person - Duration: 2h 15m - Rating: 4.88/5 from 872 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Kona Style - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 17:30, 18:00, 18:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.88 from 872 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 844 of 872. - 5 stars: 815 (93%) - 4 stars: 29 (3%) - 3 stars: 13 (1%) - 2 stars: 8 (1%) - 1 star: 7 (1%) ## What's included - Professional guide - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Enjoy complimentary soft drinks, juices and water, along with post snorkeling hot cocoa and hot tea ## Not included - Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and spirits are available for purchase on boat) - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Towels (guest should bring their own towels) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:30, 18:00, 18:30 - 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 check in at the KONASTYLE office 30 min before departure, located at 75-5660 Palani Drive, Ste C8, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Do not check in at the boat as you will be redirected to check-in at the office. We are located at the Court Yard Marriott adjacent to the pool. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness - Children must be accompanied by an adult - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required - Any tour participants that are getting in the water MUST KNOW HOW TO SWIM without the assistance of a flotation device - Children under the age of 5 are not allowed in the water and MUST be accompanied by an adult on the vessel at all times - Guests are asked to check-in at our KONASTYLE retail outlet 45 MINUTES PRIOR to your scheduled departure time. We are located in the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Beach Kona Hotel. Our address is 75-5660 Palani Road, Suite C8, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 - We offer discounted self parking at the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Hotel. Parking charge is $13 for up to 5.5 hours. Please remember to bring your parking ticket with you at check-in. - PLEASE NOTE that trip start times VARY throughout the year to accommodate for the time changes of the setting sun. - PLEASE NOTE that full-face snorkel masks are NOT allowed to be used by guests - Not recommended for travelers that are not strong swimmers. If guest is not a competent swimmer (as determined by the Captain and/or crew), they will be directed to immediately return to the vessel. In such instances the guest will NOT be refunded - Not recommended for travelers that are prone to seasickness / motion sickness - Guests weighing more than 300 lb (136 kg) are NOT allowed in the water as our water entry / exit staircase has a specific weight limit - Not recommended for travelers with a history of panic attacks ## Compared with other Manta Ray Night Snorkel | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 17** | €141 | 2h 15m | 4.88 (872) | 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 #5 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/sunset-and-manta-ray-snorkel-adventure/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md