Manta Ray Snorkeling: Big Island Adventure

Experience the thrill of snorkeling with Giant Oceanic Manta Rays on a breathtaking sunset cruise. Savor hot cocoa as you sail back to the harbor. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Iruka Hawaii Dolphin and Manta Tours - Experience an unforgettable manta ray snorkel adventure with Iruka Hawaii at sunset or beneath the stars. Departing from Honokohau Harbor, board the speedboat KIBOU and explore the stunning Kona coast!
    After the sun sets, prepare to visit Manta Ray Heaven, a location accessible only by boat. Special submerged…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Free Go Pro photos from our crew!
What's Not Included
  • Wet suits are available for rent $10/adult and $5/child.
Additional Information

Experience a unique chance to snorkel alongside Giant Oceanic Manta Rays in their natural environment on the Big Island! Delight in the stunning Big Island sunset as the tour cruises to the premier Kona Manta Ray snorkeling location. After swimming with the manta rays, unwind with a cup of hot cocoa on the return journey to the harbor. Reserve your…

Location
Iruka Hawaii Dolphin and Manta Tours
Kealakehe Parkway
Iruka Hawaii Dolphin & Manta Tours Slip A-17 Honokohau Small Boat Harbor 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua-Kona HI 96740 USA Please meet us at the Iruka Hawaii booth located at Slip A-17 at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor for check-in. Check-in starts 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dawned7580uf
May 4, 2026
Amazing Experience - What a wonderful experience! We saw so many manta rays. Diego, Mitch and the 2 lady guide's were so helpful and ensured that everyone on the boat had an amazing experience. The wetsuit is a must and the hot chocolate after the swim was a great surprise.
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Getairs2025
May 3, 2026
5 stars - Absolutely awesome experience. Maddie and Lina and the boys were all very helpful and ensured we had a safe and fun experience. Truly 5 stars, ty.
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Ksuzuka
May 2, 2026
Great experience (even for the aquatically challenged) - I am aquatically challenged and was pretty apprehensive about this adventure, but my friends helped to embolden me and the thoughtfully designed and executed activity, with excellent tour staff, made it a safe and comfortable experience. I didn't stay out the whole time, but it was no big deal to return to the boat earlier than others.
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Natalya_n
Apr 30, 2026
An absolute must unique experience! - This was truly one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had. Night snorkeling with manta rays is something so unique and unforgettable—it’s hard to even put into words how incredible it felt to watch these graceful creatures glide right beneath us in the dark ocean. What made the experience even better was how professional and attentive the guides Lena, Madi and Tamae were. They took the time to go over the snorkeling equipment and provided extra help to anyone who needed it, which made everyone feel comfortable and confident before getting in the water. Throughout the tour, they were extremely attentive—making sure everyone was safe on and off the boat, and checking in regularly while we were holding onto the floating platform. Their care, organization, and genuine enthusiasm really stood out. I felt completely safe the entire time, which allowed me to fully relax and enjoy the experience. The GoPro photos and videos they provided were such a great added bonus—an awesome way to relive the experience afterward. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting—absolutely unforgettable!
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604sabrinad
Apr 28, 2026
Best crew to do this awesome experience with! - We had the best experience with Madi & Lena for the manta tour! They brought the energy and made sure it was an unforgettable night.
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Adrianne_s
Apr 23, 2026
Yes yes yes! Book this company! Amazing experience and crew ! - The crew was beyond amazing. The crew was hilarious, helpful and made the experience better than we could have expected! We saw several mantas, Diego pointed out the names and how to tell the markings that lead to them being named. Our youngest son and my mom stare on the boat with Captain, and we’re able to see them from the surface. Everyone was amazing, the experience was a bucket list item for me! I highly highly recommend this company! I had originally booked somewhere else and then changed to this one- so happy I did, best decision this trip! If you have any doubts or are nervous don’t be this crew explained everything, made sure we were safe, it was very organized and went really well. Thank you for the amazing experience!
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Anna_b
Apr 17, 2026
Really fun and amazing!... - Really fun and amazing! staff were friendly. Glad we were in the sunset tour and not later so we could see where we were jumping into water. The Manta rays were amazing to see!!
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Bonniesa8472kc
Apr 19, 2026
Did not get what the description stated but was fun. - The snorkle float did not look like the one in the picture. It was very hard getting on and off the boat for a lot of people. The picture showed a platform on the back of the boat for getting on and off the boat, not a ladder on the side of the boat. It also said they supplies snack and drinks after the dive. There were zero snacks and drinks. With that being said our people saw the Manda Rays and enjoyed the trip.
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Avery_s
Apr 17, 2026
Saw Mantas/Weird vibes - We saw a couple of Mantas, they were basically trained to be there, but cool to see. The atmosphere was weird, though. One party group, a lot of people who could barely swim, and the tour leader making inappropriate jokes with kids on board and enouraging it to be a loud party atmosphere when I would have expected a bit more serene - would not reccomend for families.
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Faraway772012
Apr 16, 2026
Great experience, lackluster crew - Bucket list experience for sure, but the set up was not the greatest. The boat was packed with people and equipment. The captain and rest of the crew were VERY relaxed and not very professional. She was often not paying attention to the water in front of us and instead joking around with her crew mates. I would definitely recommend the experience, but would go with another company.
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From $125
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).