Manta Ray Snorkeling: Kona Coast Adventure

Experience the breathtaking beauty of manta rays on the Kona Coast of Hawaii. Snorkel with these extraordinary creatures as they feed on plankton under underwater lights. Includes drinks, snacks, and snorkel gear.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 74 Kealakehe Pkwy - approximately a 2-hour journey. Accommodates up to 16 passengers on a 32ft Zodiac. Captain Kris Henry, a highly skilled professional with extensive experience, will be at the helm. Check-in is at Honokohau Harbor, where wetsuits, snorkel gear, and flotation devices are provided. Our company does not charge for wetsuits….
What's Included
  • Wet Suits
  • Snacks
  • Snorkel Gear, Flotation Devices
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Towel and Warm clothes such as sweater or windbreaker.
Additional Information

The Kona Coast of Hawaii is renowned as the top destination globally for observing manta rays after dark. On this approximately 2-hour snorkeling excursion, led by an experienced guide, witness these magnificent creatures as they feast on the abundant plankton drawn by underwater lights. Manta rays, with wingspans that can exceed 20 feet (6 meters), are…

Location
74 Kealakehe Pkwy
Kealakehe Parkway
NORTH SIDE OF HONOKOHAU HARBOR AT BATHROOMS / PAVILLION MANTA BOAT DIRECTIONS
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jessica_h
Apr 4, 2026
Experience of a lifetime - Mack and Captain Chris provided an unforgettable experience. An easy boat ride about 20 minutes out and then the floating device was out and we were in the water very quickly. We could see mantas in the water before we even entered the ocean. The mantas engaged very quickly and were incredible to experience and watch. Mack prepared us for how to behave in the water to keep us and the mantas safe. If you are wondering if this is worth it, it absolutely is. Experience of a lifetime with this crew specifically!
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Jeffrey_t
Mar 26, 2026
Superb Manta Snorkel Experience! - This was FANTASTIC! Mack and Kris were incredible guides, they made our small group experience truly special. We had snorkeled with another operator the night before, and while that was good, this experience was even better. Mack was great with coaching our kids (ages 12, 10, 7) in the water to make sure they were having a great experience. Captain Kris was very communicative, reached out by phone ahead of the trip to make sure we knew where to meet them, what to bring, etc. This was so much more relaxed than our first Manta snorkel the night before on the south side of Kona, which was so crowded with so many people and so many operators in one sna area it felt like chaos — but this tour left from the marina on the north side which was so much more relaxed. And we had an incredible manta experience, during the 45 mins we were in the water it was basically a nonstop manta acrobatic performance with up to six mantas at one point all doing barrel roll after barrel roll right beneath us. The kids loved the boat ride almost as much as the snorkeling. We would definitely recommend this experience!
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Carman_r
Mar 4, 2026
Amazing adventure - This was an absolutely amazing. They took us to the south location which was about a 20 minute boat ride. Once there we got in the water and there were so many mantas I counted at least 9. They don’t use the same blue lights as the other tours they use white but I kinda feel like it attracted them better. We had mantas all over the entire time we were there. Thank you for an experience my family will never forget. You guys are awesome. The Richard family.
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Travel704344
Jan 30, 2026
Must do - Amazing experience! Highly recommend this. A must for anyone that enjoys sea life. Mac and Kris were great guides and lots of fun!
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Kim_b
Jan 19, 2026
So Worth It!! - This was one of the best experiences we have ever had. Seeing the manta rays swim below us was breathtaking, especially when they barrel-rolled! Our guide Mark was fantastic, as was Captain Chris! We loved the small group part of this and appreciated how well taken care of and safe we felt.
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Gary_s
Dec 28, 2025
What an amazing experience! - Kris and Tori were great. Picked the right spot for us and we saw a lot of mantas! They shared that leaving from where we did, we had a legit choice of two locations. If we had chosen a tour that started to the south they would not have been able to go to a more northern spot because it would have been too long a ride. Tori was super helpful with a few of the guests who got seasick; she really took care of them and helped them settle. I had a GoPro with me and she offered to take it under the platform for some different angles.
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498dmitrig
Dec 26, 2025
Fantastic event highly recommended - It was absolutely fantastic event, highly recommended. Incredible to see Manta rays so close and naturally. Kris and his team are very professional and friendly. Thx for letting this happen.
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Pranay_d
Dec 25, 2025
Best Manta Ray experience - Awesome experience with Chris and Torri from Ocean Adventures. They had the whole trip planned well, no rush experience giving enough time.
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Lisagx8908iq
Jan 24, 2026
miss opportunity - No safety briefing on boating - were their life jackets somewhere? The captain showed up with boat 1 hour late. The deckhand gave us a good briefing on snorkel equipment and do and din’t in the water. The weather prevented the Captain from getting to destination. We went 1/2 way by boat in 7-ft swells before the Captain decided with input from crew and clients to turn back. Disappointed but no one blamed captain or company for the weather. my low teview had to do with the captains timliness.
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Elizabeth_m
Nov 12, 2025
Don’t use this company. - This experience is for people in great physical condition only!!! And make sure to read the hidden limitations under the “additional information” tab, which is where they list their weight limit, physical limitations, and accessibility information. In my case, I did not read the somewhat hidden information, not realizing that the “additional information” on a separate page was actually vital information. The company rented me a wetsuit, put me into the wetsuit, let me board the boat, took me on a 20 minute ride to the location, and then figured out I wouldn’t be able to get in the water. All of this after the staff (including the Captain) heard I was slightly disabled, saw my size, confirmed I had signed the waiver (which stated nothing about limitations) and helped me onto the boat. Had the crew and captain said at the onset that I did not meet their weight and physical requirements and offered me a partial refund, I would have been saddened but understood, taken the refund, and walked away. But, they rented me the wetsuit, put me on the boat, and let me think I’d be doing this bucket list item, then pulled it away at the last minute. The company, when I asked afterward for a refund, basically said no, that it was my fault because I booked the experience.
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From $123
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).