A 2¼-hour Kona evening: catamaran sunset cruise to Manta Ray Village, then about 30 minutes snorkeling above hahalua — Hawaii’s manta rays — drawn to the underwater lights. Ride-along option for non-snorkelers.
A 2¼-hour Kona evening: catamaran sunset cruise to Manta Ray Village, then about 30 minutes snorkeling above hahalua — Hawaii’s manta rays — drawn to the underwater lights. Ride-along option for non-snorkelers.
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Sunset & Manta Ray Snorkel Combo: A 2¼-hour Kona evening: catamaran sunset cruise to Manta Ray Village, then about 30 minutes snorkeling above hahalua — Hawaii’s manta rays — drawn to the underwater lights. Ride-along option for non-snorkelers.
Price: $135 adult · $121 youth · $89 ride-along/boat-only child.
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Island: Big Island
Best for: All ages aboard; confirm snorkel minimum age
Booking: instant confirmation.
CAN YOU COMBINE A SUNSET CRUISE WITH THE MANTA NIGHT SNORKEL?
Yes — this 2¼-hour Kona tour does exactly that: a catamaran sunset cruise to Manta Ray Village, then about 30 minutes snorkeling above feeding mantas, with an $89 ride-along option for non-swimmers.
The Kona sunset and the manta night snorkel are the west side’s two signature experiences, and this tour welds them into one evening: board a catamaran in the late afternoon, watch the sun drop into the Pacific from the water, and arrive at Manta Ray Village as darkness sets in — exactly when the hahalua, as Hawaiians call the manta ray, come to feed.
PRICING
$135 adult · $121 youth · $89 ride-along/boat-only child. Verified against FareHarbor, August 2026 — confirm current rates at booking.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Round-trip transport from the Kailua-Kona departure point
– Guided sunset viewing and manta experience
– Snorkel equipment and underwater lighting
– T-top wetsuits and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks
– Professional crew and safety briefing
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Minimum age varies — confirm with the operator
– Choppy conditions can affect manta visibility
– Night snorkel involves darkness and deeper water
– Wetsuits recommended and provided for warmth
– Cancellation: Cancellations made 48 hours or more before departure receive a full refund.
WHO IT’S FOR
All ages aboard; confirm snorkel minimum age. Be aware the night portion is real night snorkeling — darkness and deeper-water immersion — and choppy conditions can affect manta visibility.
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Cancellations made 48 hours or more before departure receive a full refund.
Yes — the ride-along option covers the sunset cruise and deck-side viewing of the manta activity without entering the water. It is the practical answer for mixed groups and anyone unsure about night swimming.
Approximately 30 minutes at Manta Ray Village, after a full safety briefing. The total tour runs about 2 hours 15 minutes including the sunset cruise out and the return to the pier.
The Hawaiian name for the manta ray. Kona’s resident mantas feed nightly on plankton drawn to underwater lights, which is what makes this stretch of coast one of the most reliable manta encounter sites in the world.
No — mantas are wild animals and calm-water nights produce the best visibility. The sunset cruise stands on its own, but ask the operator about their policy for nights when the mantas don’t appear.
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