Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour from Kona
Overview
The manta ray night snorkel was voted "One of the Top 10 Things To Do in Your Life" by the Travel Channel! Experience the Kona manta ray snorkel yourself and see what all the fuss is about. You'll journey only five minutes off Hawai'i Island's west coast to reach the snorkeling site. As the vessel's diving lights shine through the crystal-clear water, these gentle giants arrive to feed on plankton. This is an event for those who are 7 years of age and up, have had previous snorkeling experience, and are confident swimming in the dark.
What's Included
- Warm homemade soup, bread rolls, and hot drinks
- Use of snorkel equipment, wetsuit and instruction
- Manta ray night snorkel
- Alcoholic beverages Beer and spritzers are available for purchase during the last hour of the tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting Location
78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for non-swimmers, beginner swimmers, and those without snorkeling experience
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Full face snorkel masks are not permitted on our vessels
- Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour from Kona?
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Activity code: C-3226MANTA
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Warm homemade soup, bread rolls, and hot drinks.
- Use of snorkel equipment, wetsuit and instruction.
- Manta ray night snorkel.
- Alcoholic beverages. Beer and spritzers are available for purchase during the last hour of the tour.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour from Kona is as follows:
- Not recommended for non-swimmers, beginner swimmers, and those without snorkeling experience
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour from Kona will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Warm homemade soup, bread rolls, and hot drinks
- Use of snorkel equipment, wetsuit and instruction
- Manta ray night snorkel
- Alcoholic beveragesBeer and spritzers are available for purchase during the last hour of the tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for non-swimmers, beginner swimmers, and those without snorkeling experience
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Full face snorkel masks are not permitted on our vessels
- Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
