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 - You’ll feel like you’re in the middle of a marine documentary during your up-close encounter with Kona’s majestic manta rays. Watch from mere inches away as these gentle giants have a feeding frenzy on phytoplankton and zooplankton that’s attracted to our lightboard.
    Hawaii Island is the only place in the world that offers…
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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Angelajy4520wr
Aug 13, 2025
Coral reef adventures are awesome - Amazing experience. The crew was awesome. Jake and Cody and Jeff were awesome guides. We learned so much about the manta rays and they came within inches of us. A must do while in kona. We enjoyed the smaller boat with less people and a fun ride.
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Carole_c
Aug 13, 2025
Great Experience - Do not miss doing this excursion. We had Manta Rays turning upside down under us, almost touching us. Jacob, Cody and Jeff did a great job. Very informative.
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Nic
Jul 21, 2025
Trip Highlight - Must Do!!! - We did the Coral Reef Snorkel Adventure Tour last night for the manta ray night swim, and it was truly the highlight of our trip! We went out at 8:30 PM and had the incredible opportunity to see around 14 manta rays gliding gracefully beneath us. It was absolutely magical. The team was amazing from start to finish, so friendly, informative, and clearly passionate about what they do. They made us feel safe, comfortable, and gave us so many fascinating insights about the manta rays and the reef. This is an experience we’ll never forget and one we’d recommend to anyone visiting Kona!
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Stephanie_h
Jul 20, 2025
Great experience - Great experience Capitan Alexis was great felt safe. Had a lot of anxiety going in, they did great job encouraging, felt super safe. Danny worked his butt off
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T6467dkbethm
Jun 19, 2025
One-Of-A-Kind Adventure - This was a one-of-a-kind experience! The boat ride out to the manta ray sight was rough! It was a rigid hull inflatable boat, and you sat on the inflatable sides, holding onto a rope to make sure you stayed in! It was definitely an adventure! Once we got to the site we put on our snorkel gear and jumped in. We swam a short distance to the board that we held onto for viewing the mantas. I think at one point I could count 6 of them at once! They swam right up under us brushing us gently as they were collecting their food. So amazing to see them up close like that!! We were stretched out holding onto the board with both hands like superman for 30-40 minutes, and my arms were super tired by the end of it. This activity is definitely for the adventurous! You need to be physically fit with snorkel experience.
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Indygreek
Jun 16, 2025
Just do it! - Amazing! The experience exceeded all expectations. For 30 minutes, we had giant manta rays right in our faces! A few even rubbed up against us as they went by. Just wild! Our guides were excellent. They took good care of us and provided lots of information about the mantas. Highly recommended!
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Mark
Jun 13, 2025
Stellar Manta Ray snorkeling experience! - Manta Rays from the moment we arrived (+15)!!!! WOW, what an experience! Jacob and Jeff, were outstanding. Perfect evening, would strongly recommend Coral Reef Adventures.
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G7737wdthomasm
May 15, 2025
Great Team of Employees - We had a great time - the manta rays put on quite a great "show" for us! The team at Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures was very friendly and helpful.
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Loren_s
Aug 10, 2025
Amazing Experience. Very Rough Ride - This was an amazing experience but it’s a VERY rough ride out to the mantas. We had people on our tour that didn’t get in the water because they were so shaken up by the ride. The crew besides the captain were great. I’d recommend maybe adding a disclaimer about the roughness.
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Jeff_b
May 17, 2025
Manta Ray on Big Island 5/16/2025 - Received a nice welcome email about 6 hours prior to event start time. Met at harbor. We all put wet suits on and were given instructions on event. The team was very nice as well as professional. We rode out to sight, captain was a gentleman, and very entertaining (Louie), I’m not sure on spelling? Once we arrived at the location we were assisted in getting masks and other incidentals. We jumped in water awaiting the manta rays. Only seems like minutes…then there was one, two, three, up to six manta rays under us. We stayed at least 45 minutes watching them. I used a GoPro and recorded it all. We watched this morning and I must say “exceptional all the way around”. Top 5 for our 16 day vacation in Hawai’i. Jeff B Vermont
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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).