BIG ISLAND MANTA NIGHT SNORKEL

Discover the Big Island manta snorkel experience

The Big Island manta snorkel is a unique 1.5-hour night tour departing from Kawaihae South Boat Ramp. This adventure allows guests to snorkel with wild manta rays in about 20 feet of water over a sandy bottom. The tour time depends on the sunset, which varies seasonally.

Tour highlights and schedule

Guests must check in 30 minutes prior to departure to avoid missing the tour. The experience includes enjoying the Hawaiian sunset and soft music while anchored. Guides provide information on manta ray behavior and fascinating facts about these reef mantas, which have the largest brain among fish.

Wildlife interaction and amenities

After gearing up, guests enter the water to observe manta rays performing somersaults close by. The tour concludes with hot chocolate and snacks on board. On the return trip, guests may see a starlit sky and bioluminescence. The tour has a 90%+ manta ray sighting success rate, with a free return offered if no rays are seen.

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