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Experience Kona’s Magical Manta Rays on a Late Night Tour

Girl snorkeling scuba with manta ray over reef in underwater Paradise.

With its sparkling turquoise waters and pristine white sand beaches, it’s no wonder Hawaii’s Kailua-Kona Coast is such a world-renowned vacation destination. Kona, Hawaii’s warm and calm ocean waters are also ideal for a variety of watersports, including surfing, swimming, and, of course, SCUBA diving and snorkeling. In fact, snorkeling in Kona is one of the best ways to get up close and personal views of Hawaii’s vibrant marine ecosystem. Many snorkelers flock to the Kailua-Kona Coast each year for the rare opportunity to swim alongside dolphins, tropical fish, and even manta rays! Experience Kona’s best manta ray snorkeling with Kona Ocean Adventures!

The Beauty of Kona, Hawaii’s Reef Manta Rays

Kona, Hawaii, is home to a large population of reef manta rays, the second largest species of manta rays in the world! These gentle giants are known for their impressive size, sometimes growing as large as 18 feet in length from wing tip to wing tip. The largest of their species can weigh up to 3,000 pounds! Despite their size, the reef manta ray is known for its gentle behavior, posing no threat to humans. Seeing manta rays in their natural habitat is the highlight of any snorkeling tour in Kona, Hawaii. Take a late night boat ride and dive into the warm and comfortable waters off the Kailua Kona Coast. With an all-ages late night manta ray snorkeling tour from Kona Ocean Adventures, you can enjoy unforgettable views of these impressive animals. Watch as they glide by colorful coral reefs and feed on microscopic phytoplankton, twisting and turning in a graceful ballet under the ocean waves.

What to Expect on Our #1 Late Night Manta Ray Snorkel Tour

Whether you’re an experienced diver or looking for a beginner snorkeling tour in Kona, a late-night manta ray snorkeling tour is a great option. This all-ages snorkeling tour is designed for families with children aged six and up. The tour runs daily and lasts about 2 hours, leaving from the Honokohau small boat harbor at 8:00 P.M. This late-night manta ray tour is truly unlike any other! You’ll find yourself immersed in a world of wonder as you ride along the Hawaiian waves and watch as the moon rises over the Hualalai Mountain Range. Our expert tour guides will take you to the best snorkeling spot to see the manta rays. Late night is an especially great time to see reef manta rays in their natural habitat. Special LED lights on the underside of our charter boats attract phytoplankton, the manta’s main source of food. You’ll be absolutely mesmerized as the graceful reef manta rays swim around you, performing their acrobatic dance near the water’s surface. This is truly a bucket list adventure you don’t want to miss!

The Best Way to Spend Your Evening in Kona, Hawaii

Hawaii is one of the world’s most popular snorkeling destinations. The waters around Kona are crystal clear and calm, creating the perfect environment for beginner snorkelers and advanced divers alike. There is a huge variety of marine life that calls these waters home, including Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins, Green Sea Turtles, Monk Seals, Humpback Whales, and of course, Manta Rays! While many of these animals are active during the day, the best time to see Hawaii’s graceful reef Manta Rays is at night. Manta rays feed primarily during the late evening and nighttime hours, making a late-night manta ray tour the ideal way to witness these animals in the wild. This experience is both tranquil and exciting and is the perfect romantic evening date idea in Kona. Ride out under the Hawaiian night’s sky as your path is illuminated by the moon and a blanket of stars. Take in the peacefulness of the moment as you float in the dark yet vibrant waters on our top-rated manta ray snorkel tour! It is truly the experience of a lifetime.

Kid Friendly Manta Ray Snorkeling off Kailua-Kona Coast

Are you looking for something fun to do with the kids in Kona, Hawaii? Kona Ocean Adventures offers a variety of kid-friendly snorkeling tours and adventures! Our Late Night Manta Ray Snorkel is perfect for couples, solo travelers, and families with children aged 6+. Kids and grownups alike will enjoy the scenic boat ride to our Manta Ray snorkeling site in Kona and watch the incredible reef manta rays twist and twirl in the waters below! At Kona Ocean Adventures, we work with highly trained snorkeling guides, so you can rest easy knowing you and your family are in for a fun and safe snorkel tour. Looking for something for your younger children? Check out our kid friendly Captain Cook Snorkel Tour designed for ages 3+!

How to Book Your Kona Nighttime Manta Ray Snorkel Tour 

If you’re ready for the best manta ray snorkeling experience in Kona, check out a snorkeling tour with Kona Ocean Adventures! Ride over the tranquil Hawaiian waves and dive into an underwater world full of beautiful and majestic manta rays. Book online today.