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All Reviews for Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Big Island

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417 reviews

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Manta ray with EkA Canoe

Reviewed by: Michael

Can’t recommend highly enough!! So much fun, the equipment, boat, and crew are great.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/05
Activity Date: 2022/08/03

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Excellent experience!!! Once in a lifetime

Reviewed by: Joe

Wonderful experience. It is family friendly. Very entertaining

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Joe,

We're so glad to hear all the positive things you had to say about your trip with us, all returning customer's receive a 20% repeater discount if you folks plan on returning!

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii 'Ohana

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/03
Activity Date: 2022/07/31

Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest

Fun Manta Ray Tour

Reviewed by: Yvonne

The guides and the captain were all very friendly, knowledgeable, approachable, and helpful, which made the tour extra enjoyable and fun! We saw schools of little fish and minnows right in front of our eyes (they also occasionally ran into our hands and faces) and definitely saw a couple huge manta rays! Overall a fun tour.
Quick tip: wearing the wetsuit helped a lot, as the water got really cold when it got dark, and longer you stay in the water, the colder it gets. Also, would not recommend going the day you get off the plane, as my boyfriend and I got extremely seasick towards the end of the manta ray viewing. However, our guides and the captain gave us many tips on how to feel better and fed us with snacks and drinks.

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Packages: Swim with Mantas
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/08/02
Activity Date: 2022/07/07

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Amaze balls

Reviewed by: Matt

Excellent crew and amazing experience swimming with the fishes. Highly recommended.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha!

We love to hear all the positive feedback about our Manta Ray Experience! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon, we offer a 20% discount for repeating customers.

Best,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/30
Activity Date: 2022/07/07

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Great trip

Reviewed by: Alexa

The crew and team were great/ I had 6 kids ages 5-10 and they did a great job and were very accommodating and helpful! Would do it again!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Alexa,

We're glad to hear that you were satisfied overall during your time with us! Repeating customers are offered a 20% discount when booking directly with our company, so we hope to see you in the future.

Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/28
Activity Date: 2022/07/26

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Such a cool tour!

Reviewed by: MKSC

This was a fantastic experience, and we highly recommend it! Everything felt safe and easy. We were able to focus on the wonderful display from the rays under us. The team was amazing, and even took pictures. All around incredible.

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Aloha!

Thank you for the positive comments about our team, we're glad your group felt safe and satisfied! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/27
Activity Date: 2022/07/21

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Epic night

Reviewed by: Ray

Great staff... friendly and kind... everything was perfect specially the mantas❤️

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Aloha!

We appreciate the kind words about our captain and crew, and are happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii.

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/19
Activity Date: 2022/07/17

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Highlight of our trip

Reviewed by: Abby

The Manta Ray snorkel experience was AMAZING! one of our favorite things we did on the Big Island. The crew was so fun and helpful. The hot chocolate after we got out of the water was the perfect touch. Definitely book this tour!!!

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Aloha!

We love to hear all the positive feedback about our Manta Ray Experience from our guests'! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon.

Best,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/17
Activity Date: 2022/06/25

Big Island Manta Ray Snorkel Cruise from Keauhou Bay - Sunset & Night Tours

Great time!

Reviewed by: Reif family

The boat fit the 5 of us plus crew perfectly with space. Captain Bambi and Mason were knowledgeable and took us to see the parrots and goats while we were waiting for the sun to set and mantas to come out. Those lighted surfboard really attracted the mantas, and the pool noodles helped keep our feet up. FYI be prepared to do the Superman pose holding the surfboard. Get a good arm work out. We saw at least 5, one even touched my youngest, which scared her but no harm. I wish the surf boards would have a camera to record all the mantas but otherwise great trip!

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Packages: Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/12
Activity Date: 2022/07/10

Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Kelly

We took our young children on the tour (11 & 4 yrs) and the staff looked after us the whole evening. The kids had a great time and nothing was too much effort. Thanks Angeline for swimming us to the hot spot - what an experience!

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Packages: Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/12
Activity Date: 2022/07/10

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

AWESOME!

Reviewed by: Amy

The most amazing thing I have ever seen! Don’t miss this!

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Aloha Amy!

Mahalo for your kind words, we're glad your group enjoyed the experience of a lifetime! Please keep us in mind for your future booking needs, and we offer a 20% discount for repeating customers.

Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/04
Activity Date: 2022/07/02

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Night snorkel

Reviewed by: Kat

An amazing experience, once in a life time. A must!!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/03
Activity Date: 2022/06/27

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Must do activity!

Reviewed by: Kendikane

This was a great experience! Highly recommend doing!

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Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/02
Activity Date: 2022/06/09

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Must do!!

Reviewed by: Joshua Baeza

The crew was great and the experience was a must do while on the big island!!

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Packages: Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/01
Activity Date: 2022/06/29

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Amazing Manta experience! Once in a lifetime!

Reviewed by: Pam UK

Hands down the most amazing experience ever! The guides were knowledgeable, supportive and made you feel safe. The whole experience was just magical! Thanks so much!

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/29
Activity Date: 2022/06/27

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Best Ever!

Reviewed by: J. Hope

-The Staff was incredible
-I loved the the boat, it was well equipped and safe
-People should bring a warn sweatshirt for the ride back
-The manta's were plentiful and exciting
-Best Ever excursion!!
-WORTH IT and MUST try it

Reply from activity provider

Aloha!

We appreciate the kind words about our crew and staff, and are ecstatic that you enjoyed yourself out on the water with us! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii.

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/28
Activity Date: 2022/05/31

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Disappointed

Reviewed by: Sandles

While I understand there is no guarantee to see and experience manta rays feeding on plankton, I was extremely disappointed with this experience, the crew did not provide a good experience for all. There were a lot of people on this adventure (more than what I felt should be) and as result, the crew had to use three different boards to accommodate everyone. As a result the board with most of the lights, it attracted the manta rays, leaving the others without. The other two did not attract any. I feel the crew should have maneuvered the other two boards or people on those boards to the larger board area so that they could experience the Mantra Ray feeding. I was also very disappointed that there were no lights at the bottom pointing upward. On other manta ray snorkels I joined, when there are lights from the top and from the bottom many more manta rays appear and feed.
The crew also did not provide insights and interesting facts on the Mantra Rays, at least I didn’t hear anything.
The one nice thing I enjoyed about this trip was that the experience allowed me to enjoy nighttime boating.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Sandles,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We extend our deepest apologies for the experience you had on our tour. We would like to hear more details about it. Could you email us at info@hawaiidolphin.com and elaborate further? We would like to rectify this situation. Thank you.

Best,
Iruka Hawai‘i ‘Ohana

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/23
Activity Date: 2022/06/10

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Amazing

Reviewed by: Williams

We had a great time. Seth and Colleen were wonderful. Kay was extremely helpful. The Manta's were beautiful and amazing.

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/19
Activity Date: 2022/06/17

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Amazing experience.

Reviewed by: Hilari Freeman

The tour was great. The sunset was amazing. The boat ride out was super fun with water and sodas. The guides worked hard to get us positioned for the rays. We got to see several rays with one completely in the center of our group doing several flips while eating. Afterwards we got hot chocolate.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Hilari,

We're so glad to hear all the positive things you had to say about your trip with us, and thank you for sharing your pictures! All returning customer's receive a 20% repeater discount if you folks plan on returning!

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii Team!

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/19
Activity Date: 2022/06/17

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

A magical experience!

Reviewed by: Siobhan

This experience is 100% worth it and is a must do if you are visiting the Big Island. The Manta Rays are magical and come so close to you that they sometimes even touch you. It is a once in a lifetime memory that you will never forget. Sometimes the image of them doing their barrel roll pops into my head during work and I am taken back to a moment that didn't even seem real. It was so special. While I would recommend this tour to someone who has snorkeled before, we had a member in our group who was a first timer and they did great and had a wonderful experience. Don't let anything hold you back and just book it. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and all about keeping you safe and comfortable. You will not regret it!!

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/06/15
Activity Date: 2022/05/16

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

It was awesome!!

Reviewed by: Catherine Campbell

The night manta ray snorkel was sooooo cool!! We saw many manta rays and the guides were very helpful with information.
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Kona!

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/14
Activity Date: 2022/06/12

Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest

Best activity

Reviewed by: Terry

This trip was awesome. I have done several before with other companies and this is the best. Within minutes, four or five mantas started feeding. Others soon joined. Then flips and near surface swimming by the mantas continued the whole time. Excellent and I highly recommend. The crew were incredible.

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Packages: Swim with Mantas
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/10
Activity Date: 2022/06/08

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Brenda

I cannot recommend this trip with this company enough. The guides were fantastic and the experience was amazing.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Brenda,

We're glad to hear that you were satisfied overall during your time with us! Repeating customers are offered a 20% discount when booking directly with our company, so we hope to see you in the future.

Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/04
Activity Date: 2022/05/13

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Sunset/Rays

Reviewed by: Julz

Overall, great experience! First the check-in process was easy. Scott was friendly. There was 20 of us on the boat. Bryce and Diego were funny and entertaining. It was super cool having the manta rays swim up so close for feeding. I wish we were out there longer! The sunset was beautiful!
I'd recommend if you are visiting for the first time. The waters were a bit chilly, but we were in for 30 or so minutes.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Julz!

We love to hear all the positive feedback about our Manta Ray Experience and the crew! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon, we offer a 20% discount for repeating customers.

Best,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/25
Activity Date: 2022/05/23

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Awesome experience: see quite a lot manta ray

Reviewed by: Rui

Scheduled with 7:30 manta ray tour, checked in at 7:30, crew provided snorkeling equipment and wetsuit, our boat (have around 16 people) leave around 8 and after 5 mins we arrived the view point. And finally we spend around 40-45 mins in super man mode.

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/23
Activity Date: 2022/05/21

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Another Great memory of the Big Islands trip!

Reviewed by: Islands Lover

It is Amazing!!! In person always better than in the pictures!!! I would definitely do this again (on the nice current ) The ride from the pier was short which was really nice so we wouldn’t be so cold for a long time. The cost of this is great! Better than other deals I was searching.
We saw so many Manta and they were all under us and swam up close to us for the plankton ❤️

It is for sure one of the best memory for my Hawaiian trip!
We will be back!!!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/05/21
Activity Date: 2022/04/28

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

10/10 for adults and kids

Reviewed by: Lemmies

It’s really hard to go wrong with a sunset/early evening swim with manta rays in Hawaii. 100% worth the $. Our 8 and 10 yr old loved it. 8 yr old was nervous but boat captain and crew explained everything, made it fun, and he was way less stressed once we got out there. Canoe ride is short, water isn’t too cold either. Actually, I don’t really remember the water temperature because I was too busy watching for manta rays and freaking out over how amazing it was.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/19
Activity Date: 2022/05/16

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Amazing tour

Reviewed by: Cindy Z

Amazing tour with superb crew. Once in a life should do it to see manta ray. I saw two mantas because of seasick, I had to return the boat at earlier time, but my daughter really enjoyed it and saw a lot of mantas. The girl of three crew was really nice, she stayed with us when she knew we were first time snorkeling, and carried me back to the ship when I felt nausea and showed her that I would like to go back. Definitely recommend this tour to my friends. Just remind to have seasick pills ready if you worry about it.

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Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/17
Activity Date: 2022/04/25

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Such a cool excursion!

Reviewed by: Maegan & Liz

Bryce and the crew were amazing!! We weren’t able to see any rays the first trip, so they had offered to bring us back to the later scheduled ride that evening, and we were able to see them then! This was such a cool excursion for us, we truly enjoyed every second of it. We will definitely be back!! Thank you guys :)

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Aloha Maegan & Liz!

We love to hear all the positive feedback about our captain and crew! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon, we offer a 20% discount for repeating customers.

Best,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/05/05
Activity Date: 2022/05/03

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Best adventure of our lives!

Reviewed by: The Foster's

We were a little skeptic about where we met, but we were assured by the guy checking us in. We got to the landing station and were told step by step what was going to happen. We got to the snorkel site, we had to jump in from the side of boat which took my facemask off. After regrouping and getting it back on we swam to the float. Wow, what an experience! So many mantas swimming right under us giving us a great show. I had one rub on my arm. It was nonstop mantas for 45 minutes! We all loved it! The highlight of our trip! Thank you all!

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/02
Activity Date: 2022/04/21
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