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Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona: A Unforgettable Marine Adventure on a 50' Catamaran
4.9
185 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Experience the thrill of snorkeling with majestic manta rays at night on a 50’ catamaran in Kona. Learn about these mysterious creatures and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
Experience the thrill of snorkeling with majestic manta rays at night on a 50’ catamaran in Kona. Learn about these mysterious creatures and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- KONASTYLE Hawaii - Begin the evening with a journey along the Kona coast aboard our 50’ catamaran to Manta Ray Village. Upon arrival, a thorough safety briefing will be provided before diving into the ocean to snorkel with the manta rays. After the adventure, return to the boat to enjoy hot cocoa and tea while admiring the night lights of Kona town during the ride back to Kailua town.
- KONASTYLE Hawaii - Begin the evening with a journey along the Kona coast aboard our 50’ catamaran to Manta Ray Village. Upon arrival, a thorough safety briefing will be provided before diving into the ocean to snorkel with the manta rays. After the adventure, return to the boat to enjoy hot cocoa and tea while admiring the night lights of Kona town during the ride back to Kailua town.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase on boat)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Towels (guest should bring their own towels)
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase on boat)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Towels (guest should bring their own towels)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the stunning lights of Kona aboard our spacious 50’ catamaran, followed by an unforgettable adventure—night snorkeling with the magnificent manta rays! Upon arrival, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to these fascinating ocean creatures. Join our professional and certified guides in the water to snorkel with the majestic hahalua (manta…
Experience the stunning lights of Kona aboard our spacious 50’ catamaran, followed by an unforgettable adventure—night snorkeling with the magnificent manta rays! Upon arrival, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to these fascinating ocean creatures. Join our professional and certified guides in the water to snorkel with the majestic hahalua (manta rays). We provide snorkel equipment, instruction, wetsuits, and swim noodles. Complimentary water, juice, soft drinks, and hot cocoa are included.
Guests can also purchase beer, wine, and cocktails from our fully stocked bar.
- Any tour participants that are getting in the water MUST KNOW HOW TO SWIM without the assistance of a flotation device
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- 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
- Children under the age of 5 are NOT allowed in the water and must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the boat
- Guests are asked to check-in at our retail outlet 30 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 to check-in.
- PLEASE NOTE that full-face snorkel masks are NOT allowed to be used by guests
- Not recommended for travelers that are not strong swimmers or that do not know how to snorkel
- 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
Location
KONASTYLE Hawaii
Ali‘i Drive
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 Courtyard Marriott adjacent to the pool.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(185 Ratings)
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J5396jtwendyw
Dec 5, 2025
Alaskan's impressed with Crew & Vessel - From the moment we walked in the door we were greeted with aloha! We felt like ohana and welcomed with open arms. You could feel the excitement in the group of strangers who will soon be connected by floating in the open ocean with the majestic manta rays. The almost full moon left a gorgeous mind-blowing glow to the water, making the moment even more memorable, actually a bit jelly for the folks who went the next night during the full moon. Our group was a mix of ages, abilities and from all over the USA. The crew recognized this, offering assistance and a helping hand to all as needed. We felt taken care of with the attentive crew who continuously checked in with us and preparing us for the swim. Gear was perfect and swim crew were there for each of us, ensuring we spotted the mantas and other sea life. It was a perfect night with my husband to welcome in our 32nd wedding anniversary. We encourage this tour and crew 100% and we will be back!
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Stefand783
Nov 28, 2025
A great adventure - Went with friends and had a great time — knowledgeable and friendly crew, and a great adventure overall! Would definitely recommend.
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256maryannn
Nov 25, 2025
Come for the Mantas But Stay for the Excellent Service Kona Style Provides! - The mantas are beautiful and magical beyond words. Truly a bucket list experience to commune with these animals and the local flora and fauna at night. I was hoping for a few less humans out there on other boats, but the mantas seem unfazed by the presence of the boats, rafts, lights and bobbing people. But what really set this apart was our Kona Style Crew and the actual catamaran itself. We have visited Caribbean mantas off Isla Mujeres and at La Ventana BCS, and our crew last night was respectful, knowledgable and helpful beyond measure making this our best manta encounter yet. They made our night. The catamaran ( which happens to be immaculately clean and spacious) has an easy on easy off stairway which was fantastic, but the guys were so helpful and knowledgable about the animals and their environ it really made our experience. They also genuinely care for these creatures, so it is a plus, plus, plus. I recommend Kona Style to all whole heartedly and I know you will have an exemplary experience like my family and I did last night! Thank you Hawaiian mantas and Kona Style!
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382lindas382
Nov 17, 2025
Would recommend. Crew did a wonderful job keeping everyone on board happy. - The crew was kind and was very safety conscious. They made sure everyone got in and off the boat safe. I forget the names of the crew but it was the captains last night.
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Curious65377516051
Oct 19, 2025
Manta Ray Magic - Kona Style late night Manta Snorkeling was recommended by friends of ours who did it last year. This was an incredible experience! The captain made sure to give several safety talks as to location of safety equipment and how to act around the Manta Rays.....no petting as these are wild animals to be respected. The captain and crew are protective of the animals and made sure to convey that.
Unfortunately, we had rough seas, and it was pretty choppy. When seas are rough you do have to hang on pretty tight, this is not snorkeling per se but holding onto a lighted floating board. There were a number of boats at the location and after about 30 mins after not seeing anything we linked up to other platforms and then the Manta Rays used the lighted boards like a buffet. We were so close that they brushed us a couple of times. Although you cannot touch them, they can touch you. They skimmed the top and did numerous barrel rolls while feeding on the plankton drawn in by the blue and white lights. We were in the water for 40+ min and the last 20 min was a Manta Ray show! Even though there was nothing the first 20-30 min the crew worked hard to reposition us to attract the Rays. While waiting for the rays to show up watching the zooplankton was memorizing with the larval fish and small comb jellies shimmering and glowing in the light, the water was alive! If you looked deeper, you could see small schools of fish also attracted and feeding on the plankton. They provide mask/snorkels, pool noodles and spring suit top (wet suit) and once done there is hot chocolate waiting for you. They have a drop-down staircase for easy entry/exit from the water....in rough seas it was challenging, and we were tossed around a bit! You MUST be able to swim without a life vest.
Would we do it again....absolutely!
Thanks to the captain and crew!
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Katherinema6482jt
Sep 28, 2025
Disability Accommodation: Partner with Captain Dan from Konastyle, Kona, HI - Captain Dan and his amazing crew were able to accommodate my wheelchair accessibility needs and give me an amazing experience. Rather than focusing on “Can you walk?” Captain Dan discussed my need to get into the water and how he and his crew could help. I was able to bump up and down the stairs, which went right into the water. It’s the only place that I was able to book one of these tours. Many other snorkeling companies didn’t have the right type of boat or were already booked.
Thank you, Captain Dan, his crew, and Konastyle for trusting my judgement and partnering with me to figure out a way to happen this happen.
If you have a disability and want to go snorkeling with the manta rays for a tour of a lifetime, reach out and partner with Captain Dan and his crew at Konastyle. They are the go-to place for people with physical disabilities.
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881garyp
Sep 14, 2025
Night Manta Ray Snorkel - The whole experience was first class and amazing the crew were superb friendly and knowledgeable
We did a night snorkel with manta Rays
And in the morning a lovely cruise to snorkel at a little cove by captain cook’s monument
Highly recommended and will hopefully come back and do it again
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Hinemoad
Sep 3, 2025
If you can- do it! - Beautiful experience as a once in a lifetime opportunity. Thoroughly recommend this as a to do in Kona- Hawai'i. The wonders of the sea at your fingertips. It was great to be able to support one of the crew members- our Ohana to see his mahi and to hear the breadth of knowledge imparted to us on preparing for the Manta rays and during the swim. A big MAHOLA NUI to the amazing and friendly crew for their manaaki and care for all of us whether as a swimmer or on the boat as a spectator. Especially grateful when we heard the next day from the Captain, who rang to check in on us, that we had just missed being involved in a shooting incident that occurred minutes after leaving the pier. Glad to hear you were all safe while awaiting the Police and getting home. Ngaa mihi
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Lorrainehn5887kg
Sep 3, 2025
More then we could ever expect - The highlight of our 2 week trip in Hawaii was the Late night Manta Snorkel. Kamakani, Trek and the Team were amazing and made us feel really special. Especially Kamakani. He took photos while in the water as well which we will forever treasure and remember. The Mantas are so beautiful and majestic and we saw so many of them. I will never forget this night. Thank you team
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Jennifer
Nov 20, 2025
Too Many Boats - Beautiful boat and amazing crew, but disappointing manta experience
We booked this manta ray swim as a bucket-list experience for our large group, and while the crew truly went above and beyond, the actual manta ray viewing was very disappointing. The boat was beautiful, the staff was kind, professional, and did everything they could to make the trip enjoyable. They were honestly the best part of the entire excursion.
Unfortunately, we hardly saw any manta rays, which was a huge letdown considering the cost and the way the experience was advertised. I don’t believe this was the company’s fault—sometimes wildlife just doesn’t cooperate—but with so many other boats out there at the same time, it definitely impacted the experience.
If you’re thinking about booking, I recommend checking how many boats will be out on the water that night. The crew was incredible, but for the price and the hype, the actual manta encounter fell short of expectations.
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