KAILUA-KONA · KEAUHOU BAY
Swim with manta rays
under a starlit sky
Kona's top-rated manta ray night snorkel. Small, intimate groups, a 3-minute boat ride, and mantas gliding inches from you.
4.9630+ reviews
- 6-12 guests per boat
- 3-minute boat ride
- 30-35 min in the water
Most consistent sightings on the islandAll gear includedLocally owned in Kona
Google
4.9 ★
630+ reviews
Travel Channel
Top 10
Bucket List Item
Sighting rate
Most consistent
on the island
Group size
6-12
guests per boat
Why guests love us
Small groups.
Expert Guidance. Consistent Viewings.
Small, Intimate Tours
6-12 guests per boat - among the smallest groups around. Two vessels, so we can welcome more without ever crowding the water.
Top-Tier Gear Included
Everything you need aboard our new top-of-the-line vessels: wetsuits, masks, snorkels, and custom light boards.
Locally Owned
A small Kona family operation. Passionate ocean lovers guiding your journey - not a chain, not a call center.
Eco-Conscious
Sustainable tourism and marine conservation come first. Respect for the mantas is non-negotiable.
Featured Tours
An unforgettable Hawaiian experience with us
Our Story
Our crew. Kona locals.
We're not a chain operator. Our experienced captains have run these waters for years, and our guides know the resident mantas by name. Small boats, small groups, big knowledge.
Our Story →The Guest Book
What guests say when the boat pulls back in.
“This is the coolest experience and a MUST-DO on Kona. What's unique about Kona Manta is that it's a smaller, highly personalized experience that docks 100 yards away - so you're not spending an hour each way as happens with many other tours.”
“Trip was epic!! I've done the mantas on Big Island a few times, but this was a far better manta experience. Short boat ride and vessel and crew was incredibly dialed. We saw more mantas too to be fair.”
“This was my first experience on the ocean at night and I was a little nervous. The crew eased my fears and provided an unforgettable experience! I was very impressed with their knowledge of the Mantas. If I make it back to Kona I will definitely be booking another trip.”
“Absolutely the BEST manta ray experience on the Big Island because of the 5-min boat ride, just a few snorkelers, and the captain's boat expertise in getting on a mooring. INCREDIBLE!”
“One of the most amazing experiences of my life. Highly recommend - it is truly magical. The captain and crew are fantastic and very knowledgeable. This tour is way more intimate than some of the other options - more one-on-one time with the mantas.”
“The Manta experience was truly awesome. Such beautiful, majestic creatures cycling up from the depths was amazing to experience. The staff was incredible and very knowledgeable about the marine life off the Kona coast. Not to be missed.”
“Thank you to the team! I travel to Hawaii a lot for work and this was always on my list. It was truly an unforgettable experience and very unique to Hawaii. If you get the chance, please book it!”
“This is the coolest experience and a MUST-DO on Kona. What's unique about Kona Manta is that it's a smaller, highly personalized experience that docks 100 yards away - so you're not spending an hour each way as happens with many other tours.”
“Trip was epic!! I've done the mantas on Big Island a few times, but this was a far better manta experience. Short boat ride and vessel and crew was incredibly dialed. We saw more mantas too to be fair.”
“This was my first experience on the ocean at night and I was a little nervous. The crew eased my fears and provided an unforgettable experience! I was very impressed with their knowledge of the Mantas. If I make it back to Kona I will definitely be booking another trip.”
“Absolutely the BEST manta ray experience on the Big Island because of the 5-min boat ride, just a few snorkelers, and the captain's boat expertise in getting on a mooring. INCREDIBLE!”
“One of the most amazing experiences of my life. Highly recommend - it is truly magical. The captain and crew are fantastic and very knowledgeable. This tour is way more intimate than some of the other options - more one-on-one time with the mantas.”
“The Manta experience was truly awesome. Such beautiful, majestic creatures cycling up from the depths was amazing to experience. The staff was incredible and very knowledgeable about the marine life off the Kona coast. Not to be missed.”
“Thank you to the team! I travel to Hawaii a lot for work and this was always on my list. It was truly an unforgettable experience and very unique to Hawaii. If you get the chance, please book it!”
Tonight's departure
The mantas are waiting for you.
From $140 · 6-12 guests per boat · most consistent sightings on the island.
Book direct - small groups fill fast.
From the water
