Night Swim with Manta Rays

Spend a unique evening snorkeling with manta rays off the coast of Hawaii's Big Island: enjoy an unforgettable night swim with these majestic sea creatures.

Night Swim with Manta Rays on Big Island Hawaii

Snorkeling at night enhances the already incredible experience. After meeting at Kealakehe Pkwy at the scheduled time and receiving safety instructions, you will board a boat to a location known for its natural habitat for manta rays.

Within five minutes, you will arrive at the site where these marine creatures reside, which can reach widths of up to 23 feet (7 meters). After putting on your snorkeling goggles and breathing tube, you will enter the water with your instructor, who will carry a light board to help you see the manta rays in the dark. The light will attract plankton, which is food for the rays.

You will spend about 30 to 40 minutes swimming with the manta rays before returning to the boat and then to the meeting point, concluding this two-hour-long activity.

What if we don't see any manta rays?

While it's expected that you will see manta rays, their presence can be affected by sea currents, wind, and weather conditions. If no manta rays are seen during your activity, you will have the opportunity to redo the activity on the next scheduled day for free (subject to availability).