Ocean Encounters - Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Departing from Honokohau Harbor in Kona, this tour takes you to a dive site just offshore, which is about 20-30 feet deep. Here, a magical experience awaits. See the sunset over the ocean before diving in to enjoy snorkeling with manta rays. You’ll be provided with all the equipment, including a flashlight, turning the ocean into an electric green. This light attracts the plankton, the food source of manta rays. Soon you’ll be surrounded by manta rays and you can watch their sweeping somersaults beneath you.
Tour Highlights:
- Snorkel with manta rays after dark
- Great sunset views from the boat
- Unique photo opportunities of underwater world at night
Tour Inclusions:
- Snorkel gear: mask, fins, wetsuit (up to size 3X), flotation devices, underwater light
- Dry snacks, hot coffee and hot chocolate
Tour Boat:
- 46 ft. vessel
- Big and roomy with a restroom, plenty of shaded areas
- Big swim step and extra sturdy ladder so you can get out of the water easily
- Inside cabin and upstairs seating
Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Ocean Encounters
Ocean Encounters Manta Tour
Hawaii Manta Snorkel
- Where and When:
- Summer (April - August):
Departs at 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Check in 30 minutes prior to departure.
Winter (September - March):
Departs at 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Check in 30 minutes prior to departure.
Tour duration is approximately 2.5 hours with 1 hour spent in the water.
Check in at the Honokohau Marina, 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 View Map
(For GPS users please note there is more than one Kealakehe!)
Directions for Honokohau Marina & Check-In:
Check in at the Bite Me Logo Store -
The Marina is 5 miles south of Kona airport and 3 or 4 miles north of Kailua-Kona. At the traffic light intersection, take Kealakehe Parkway from the highway (Hwy 19) towards the ocean. You'll see the sailboat masts from the highway and there's a sign for Honokohau Marina. Take that road lined with coconut palms and go Right at your first opportunity. Immediately on your left is a blue building complex with its own parking lot; our office is right by the flagpole.
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
- Special Notes:
- Suggested minimum age to get in the water is 5 years old. Depending on the swimming ability of a younger child some younger children have gotten in the water.
It is an extremely rare occurrence, but if we do not see ANY manta rays on our night manta snorkel or dolphins on our dolphin encounter, you are welcome to come back out with our again on the same excursion during the same vacation. This is based on availability and totally free of charge. We recommend you book early in your trip so if you need to take advantage of the Ocean Encounters guarantee you have more flexibility.
- Operation Days:
- Daily
- Duration:
- 2.5 hours (approx 1 hour in the water)
- Vendor:
- Ocean Encounters
- Capacity:
- Equipment:
- The Ocean Encounter is a big and roomy 46-foot Delta boat boasting an inside cabin, an upper deck for additional awesome views and a restroom. The vessel features a nice big swim step and an extra sturdy ladder, so you can get into and out of the water easily.