Manta Ray Snorkel: Intimate Kona Experience

Experience the thrill of snorkeling with manta rays in Kona, Hawaii. Our small-group tours offer a more intimate and engaging encounter with these majestic creatures. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 74 Kealakehe Pkwy - Experience the thrill of being part of a marine documentary with an up-close encounter with Kona’s magnificent manta rays. Observe these gentle giants from just inches away as they feast on phytoplankton and zooplankton attracted by our lightboard.
    Hawaii Island is the only place globally that offers nighttime manta ray…
What's Included
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
What's Not Included
  • Please bring your own towel.
Additional Information

We cater to a limited group of just 12 members, ensuring a more personalized manta ray snorkeling adventure compared to the crowded boats operating in Kona.
Our small party size not only promises a more exclusive experience but also increases the probability of spotting manta rays. Our swim guide will lead your group to the most bustling parts of the…

Location
Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures
Kealakehe Parkway
Please arrive 15 minutes early, and meet us at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, located on Kealakehe Pkwy in Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Follow directions to the Boat Launch ramp area near the restrooms and pavilion. We'll meet you at the pavilion and check you in before escorting you to the vessel.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Norenec2017
Mar 27, 2026
Absolutely amazing!!! - Some an awesome trip!! Cody, Eliza, and Jeff we outstanding!! Cody said on average they only see about 3 Manta Rays, but tonight we saw at minimum 6 and 1 reef shark! This was an amazing experience! Would for sure do it again! Loved the small group size. It was my family of 5 and 2 families of 4.
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Ovirto
Mar 19, 2026
Breathtaking adventure! These are the guides you want. - This is an experience of a lifetime! There are probably dozens of places offering manta ray snorkeling and if you're reading this, you're probably wondering which one to book with. I'll save you a lot of time -- this is the one! From the time I booked to the end of our excursion, Coral Reef Adventures was professional, friendly, fun and made each step perfectly clear. They communicate clearly about when to meet, where to meet, what to bring (and not bring). Our guides (Jake, Kenni, and Jeff) made sure everyone was such and had the time of their lives. It was about a 20 min boat ride for us and we spent at least 30 minutes in the water and saw a good number of manta rays that would come so close, it was breathtaking. All gear is provided for them (wet suit, snorkel and mask, flotation). Just bring your swimsuit and a towel and you're good to go.
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934taris
Mar 10, 2026
Magical and Majestic - Alexis, Kayla, and Teddy made this a remarkable experience. The boat ride was fun, but getting to be with the manta rays was a highlight of our trip. Kayla had great commentary and guided us into a safe and respectful experience with these majestic creatures. Thank you for a wonderful night.
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Emma_s
Feb 22, 2026
Amazing - Amazing experience! Did this with my husband during our honeymoon and I would absolutely do it again and recommend it to anyone! We saw so many manta rays and even a shark!
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Stephaniedc9349zz
Jan 28, 2026
Two thumbs up - Amazing experience with Cody and Jacob. 1st class knowledge and a wonderful experience! Would strongly recommend to do while In town you will not be disappointed. Do the 7:15 tour.
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Sg55
Jan 6, 2026
2 Great Trips with Coral Reef - The best experience. We did a day snorkel and like them so much we went back for a night Manta ray dive. Alexis, Cody and Daniel are amazing ! I rate beyond 5 stars !!
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142agnieszkaw
Jan 5, 2026
Bucketlist experience - Amazing experience - we did this a second time in our life - last time was 10 years ago. Now we brought our kids (7 and 11) to share this with them - and it was well worth it! A bit on the extreme side for the younger one - but she managed and it was a great adventure for the four of us. The Coral Reef team took us out on a speedboat - they can pick between two manta sites depending on the abundance of mantas - the boat ride was 10-15 mins and an experience in itself. They took great care of safety and we got our our wetsuits, snorkel gear and it did not take long for the mantas to arrive. The kids later admitted they thought they’d be smaller. But „Mom, they were as big as a car!” Big thanks to Cody our guide, to Alexis our captain and the lifeguard (sorry - cant recall your name 🫣) fir taking great care of us and for making it all an unforgettable experience.
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Pioneer36744377347
Dec 28, 2025
Phenomenal Adventure, (STOKE!) - First, we say lots of Manta, and it was incredibly cool. We took the late night 9:30 slot with a family of 11. Absolute blast. They were running behind as the seas were rough. They communicated very well with us. Our Captain ALEXIS was phenomenal: calm, collected, professional, and witty. Checking in on some folks from our group who weren’t doing so hot was appreciated (I was busy enjoying the moonlight boatride). DANIEL our “Mermaid” (pulls the raft around and provides some commentary) was intelligent, mellow, and high spirited (despite the fact I could tell he was tired, this was their third trip of the night). NIKKI the gear meister on land had an absolutely garbage attitude, I don’t think I can describe how rude she was without curses, which wouldn’t allow this to be published. They had all been pulling a long day, but NIKKI was obviously the only one letting it get to her. As a customer service human myself, I think you can tell I only got on here to give props to the team members who deserved it (ALEXIS AND DANIEL), and call out those I think should probably take a vacation or find another profession (NIKKI). Apologies for the negativity, but gosh dang did our mood improve once we hopped on the boat. 5/5 would go again what a ride.
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Tourist00202243927
Dec 21, 2025
Unforgettable Experience! - An absolutely insane adventure. Definitely one of the coolest things I have been lucky to do! The team was incredibly nice as well!
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Gred907
Dec 9, 2025
Family Friendly and Small Group Tour - Fantastic night time tour with Cody, Cooper and Jeff! We did the starlight tour and saw six manta rays, dolphins and a shark! Family friendly for my 10 and 12 year olds and very informative. I chose this company for the small group size and less crowded water for their tour times. Would recommend! Highlight of our trip!
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From $125
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).