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Sunset Cruise & Night Manta Swim Tickets in Kailua-Kona, HI

Kona Ocean Adventures • Keauhou Boat Harbor • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

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Embark on a 1.5-hour cruise featuring the gorgeous Kona sunset, landscape, and night snorkeling with friendly manta rays. As you snorkel in Kona’s crystal water, manta rays will glide, dive, and swim right by you along with schools of captivating tropical fish. Between the snorkeling experience of a lifetime and watching the sunset, this is one cruise you’ll never forget.

up to 1.5 hrs 2 or more people

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Tour duration: 1.5 hours.
Cruise schedule varies by season.
All gear is provided.
Ideal for all ages and snorkeling experience levels.
Bring swim gear, a towel, and a cover-up.

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Embark on a one-and-a-half-hour evening boat trip from Keauhou Harbor to experience the stunning Kona coastline and sunset as you await the arrival of manta rays. Learn about the area's history and culture while enjoying snacks from a fresh fruit and sushi platter as the sun sets behind the ocean. As night falls, we return to Manta Village to witness the majestic manta rays feeding on the abundant buffet of phytoplankton attracted by the glow of underwater dive lights on this unforgettable snorkel tour on the Island of Hawaii.

Slide into the inviting Pacific Ocean, buoyed by a light board, and experience the thrill of giant manta rays gracefully gliding and swooping through the waters within inches of you. Back on board, complete your breathtaking experience with some warm green tea on the short ride back to Keauhou Pier.

On the rare occasion you don’t see any manta rays on the Big Island sunset snorkel tour, you can join again for free on the next available scheduled tour (pending space availability).

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Journey372646

Reviewed July 22, 2025 NEW

We loved the manta ray snorkel tour and the dolphin watch (including two great snorkel spots). It is a much more beautiful and personal experience to be on an almost private tour (max 6 persons) which makes it an ideal solution for families. Our two sons (7 and 9y) loved it as well, so we can definitely recommend both tours!

elizabethkG8488TC

"Amazing Manta experience!!!"

Reviewed October 23, 2024

The owner Bambi was so nice and helpful. It was a great experience to get so close to these amazing creatures! I would definitely recommend this experience!

Kailynneruff

Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

"Allen is a great Tour Guide!!!"

Reviewed March 02, 2024

We saw several whales, flying fish, and the snorkeling was awesome! Allen took great care of us and really made our trip special.

D8797FPjeanl

"The best. Feels like a family excursion"

Reviewed August 02, 2023

This tour is awesome. Bambi is a great local host who stands out as someone who actually grew up here along these shores. She is very kind, specially with kids. We did two tours with her over the past few years (the Manta rays and the dolphin tour) and both were great experience. She owns a small boat in a very good condition. Look no more if you’re looking for a tour that feels like a family excursion. She is lovely.

tinaf344

"Sunset and Mantas"

Reviewed July 19, 2023

I would definitely book this again. It was a beautiful view of the Sunset and some of the big island. We saw goats and of course manta rays. They were friendly and full of knowledge. Loved that it was a smaller boat ended up only being me and my husband which was awesome. Also like that it’s a family business- highly recommend

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