Manta Ray Night Snorkeling in Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii
by Eka Canoe Adventures
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This small-group snorkeling tour lasts about one hour and takes place near Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island. Groups have a maximum of 12 people, which helps the guides assist each participant and move freely in the water to find the manta rays. The boat ride to the manta ray site takes only a few minutes each way, maximizing snorkeling time with the manta rays. The tour is conducted aboard Wa'a Kini Kini, a historically accurate Hawaiian double-hulled canoe operated by Eka Canoe Adventures. Snorkelers use flotation devices, wetsuit tops for warmth, and snorkel gear including prescription masks if needed. Participants must be able to swim and climb a short ladder to enter the water. Manta rays are wild animals and are not fed or trained, so their presence cannot be guaranteed. If manta rays are not seen, the operator offers a Manta Ray Guarantee allowing a return to snorkel on another evening or future visit, subject to availability. This nighttime snorkeling activity does not include tea, coffee, snacks, towels, transportation, crew gratuity, or motion sickness medication. Guests are advised that the tour is not recommended for those with recent surgery or mobility restrictions. Height and weight are collected during booking solely to determine wetsuit size. Participants are encouraged to opt-in for text reminders with information about parking and check-in on the day of the tour.
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Itinerary
You're about to snorkel with the smartest fish in the ocean, the manta ray, in the only location within the United States! Guests will join us on a brief canoe ride out to the manta ray snorkel site located near the mouth of Keauhou Bay in Kona, Hawai'i. Our safety brief includes instructions on how to use the provided snorkel gear, fitting for a wetsuit top to keep warm in the water, and guidance for the experience. Guests will then be guided into the water by our professional crew and positioned along the perimeter of our Light Board. Float effortlessly with the help of floatation devices while you watch for manta rays. We will position the board for optimal viewing. The powerful lights attract photosynthetic plankton toward the group, and the Manta rays come in search of the plankton! Please note that for the safety of all guests and team members, all guests getting into the water must know how to swim and climb a short ladder into the canoe unassisted. If a guest is unable to swim, they will be immediately guided back to the boat. Refunds will not be offered for tours that are operated. Please read this listing thoroughly to ensure this experience is a good fit for you.
60 min
Meeting point
Navigate to the above address in Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze. Park along Kaleiopapa St. and walk downhill along the road until you come to a small parking lot and a finger pier. Look for a black & yellow Hawaiian canoe on the pier and check in with one of our crew members!
End point
Navigate to the above address in Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze. Park along Kaleiopapa St. and walk downhill along the road until you come to a small parking lot and a finger pier. Look for a black & yellow Hawaiian canoe on the pier and check in with one of our crew members!
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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