Night Swim with Manta Rays

Spend a unique evening snorkelling 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

Snorkelling at night offers a distinctive experience. After meeting at Kealakehe Pkwy and receiving safety instructions, you'll board a boat to a location recognized for its natural habitat of manta rays. The journey takes approximately five minutes.

At this site, you will have the opportunity to see manta rays, which can reach widths of up to 23 feet (7 metres). Equipped with snorkelling goggles and a breathing tube, you will enter the water with an instructor who carries a light board. The light attracts plankton, serving as food for the manta rays.

During your swim, you will spend about 30 to 40 minutes interacting with the manta rays before returning to the boat and concluding this two-hour-long activity at the meeting point.

What if we don't see any manta rays?

While sightings are likely, factors such as sea currents, wind, and weather can affect the presence of manta rays. If no manta rays are seen during your tour, you may re-do the activity on the next scheduled day for free, subject to availability.