WORLDWIDE · SUNSET SNORKELING CRUISES

The World's 15 Best Sunset Snorkeling Cruises

44 trips  ·  from $16 a head

Late afternoon is when the wind drops and the sea goes flat. The 15 below swim first and sail home into the light, priced and honest about how much water time comes before the drinks.

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - The sunset cruise from Kona
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

1.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,656 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Meet Hang Loose Boat Tours at Keauhou Bay for a sunset boat ride and nighttime manta ray snorkel. Bryce, Noah, Vince, Jordan, and other crew members may guide your group, with wetsuit tops, flotation gear, snacks, and a free return trip if no mantas appear.

“Our traveling family group of 11 adults and children had a great time up close with the Manta Rays. Good information from the tour guide and their helpers. Good supervision and safety oversight. This experience left a wonderful, long lasting memory with all of us, particularly the young ones, age 9, 13, and 14.”

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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings - The short RHIB ride to the viewing site
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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

2.KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,212 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Join My Kona Adventures at Kailua-Kona’s small dock for a short RHIB boat ride to a manta viewing site. Guides such as Taco, Peyton, and Mike explain manta behavior before you spend about 25 to 30 minutes in the water. The group holds up to 11 people, and wetsuits are optional.

“Fun and well organized experience. Crew was great and very knowledgeable. They found 3 manata rays right away which lead to a very memorable experience for us.”

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Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim - Ko Ya Wa Sam and the first hour in the water
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Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

3.Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,861 reviews · from $130

Join Michael and his crew for a 6 to 7 hour sunset cruise from Ao Nang or Railay. Board a century-old wooden junk, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, eat a Thai buffet, and swim beside glowing plankton near Phra Nang Cave Beach.

“An amazing experience. Great boat, great crew, brilliant food and brilliant equipment. Best trip of Thailand - would 100% recommend.”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island - What happens from check-in to Keauhou Bay
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

4.Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

From Keauhou Bay, Dolphin Discoveries takes you by boat to a lit viewing float where manta rays feed after dark. You receive a mask, snorkel, and short-sleeve wetsuit top, then hold the float while guides help you watch the rays up close. Swimming skills and comfort in dark, open water are required.

“It’s an amazing experience…once in a lifetime experience…our guide Brianna was wonderful and friendly…I took a video from the start before I jumped off the boat till almost the end and my vid was only 16 mins ☹️ I thought we will be in the water for 30 mins as indicated … the check in staff at the store was friendly and pleasant as well. Overall, it’s a nice experience and recommends it to everyone.”

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Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset - Setting out from 255 Front Street
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Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

5.Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,683 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Spend about four and a half hours with Danger Charters sailing from Key West, kayaking around mangrove islands, and snorkeling in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The crew supplies gear, snacks, drinks, and winter wetsuits. Choose the afternoon trip for sunset.

“It was a great great experience - everything that was promised was delivered. Kayaking through the mangroves, snorkeling in the sea and the sunset all were amazing! However, I would recommend this for someone who has already been to the Keys at least once.”

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Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John - Pizza Pi at Christmas Cove
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Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John

6.Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,498 reviews · from $120

Cruise from Red Hook and Cruz Bay aboard Reef Surfari for two Virgin Islands National Park snorkeling stops, pizza from Pizza Pi, rum drinks, and a sunset dance party. Crews may include CJ, BK, John, Sydney, Darian, or Andy. Gear, snacks, drinks, and restroom access are included.

“We traveled with Sydney, BK, and John! We had such a fun experience. They were such fun guides and had us laughing and made sure we had a good time! They were very informative on the different islands and the different animals we were able to see! We highly recommend this charter especially with this crew!”

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Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays - A lighted raft creates the manta theater
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Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays

7.Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,254 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $80

From Honokohau Harbor, ride offshore for a Kona sunset, then spend about 45 minutes floating above giant manta rays in 30 to 35 feet of water. Bite Me Sportfishing supplies wetsuits, masks, flotation, snacks, and water. You may swim or ride along.

“We had a great time with our Captain, Lena, and Deck Hand, Mattie, who were knowledgeable, entertaining, and energetic making this excursion one to remember. We saw fish and had a close encounter with a manta ray that couldn’t stop showing off.”

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Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona - The manta show beneath your board
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Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona

8.Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,141 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $145

Meet at Keauhou Harbor for a quick boat ride to Kona’s manta site. Hold a glowing light board while mantas feed below you. Hawaii Oceanic keeps groups to about 11 people, provides snorkel gear, drinks, and optional wetsuit tops, with guides such as Sara, Molly, Justin, and Lexi helping in the water.

“Highly recommend using Hawaiian Oceanic for this excursion! The location we met and departed from was so close to the location for viewing the Mantas that a boat was barely needed (took less than 5 mins until we were in the water. Setup with the floating board and light made ie easy. The staff, from greeter, captain, and in-water guide were fantastic.”

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Phi Phi: 7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset - Monkey Beach starts the day with a little chaos
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Phi Phi: 7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset

9.Phi Phi: 7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,076 reviews · 8 hours · from $38

Join a small group of up to 20 people for an 8-hour longtail boat trip from Koh Phi Phi. You will visit Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, and Shark Point, with lunch, fruit, water, snorkeling gear, and GoPro photos included.

“Highly recommend. We saw the most amazing beaches, swam with baby sharks, enjoyed the boat ride, snorkelled around cool reefs and saw the sunset over the hills.”

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Palma Bay: Boat Tour with BBQ, Snorkelling, & Sunset Option - Leaving Can Pastilla for the marine reserve
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Palma Bay: Boat Tour with BBQ, Snorkelling, & Sunset Option

10.Palma Bay: Boat Tour with BBQ, Snorkelling, & Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,047 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Cruise from Can Pastilla toward Palma’s marine reserve, stop to swim and snorkel near spots such as Cala Vella, and enjoy a BBQ, fruit, one included drink, music, and a friendly crew. Choose a daytime or sunset departure. Expect a social boat atmosphere, not a quiet sailing trip.

“Great! I recomand it! Friendly staff, good food, the sunset was amazing!”

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Krabi: Bioluminescent Plankton, Snorkeling & Sunset Tour - Tup Island and the sandbar
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Krabi: Bioluminescent Plankton, Snorkeling & Sunset Tour

11.Krabi: Bioluminescent Plankton, Snorkeling & Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 863 reviews · from $40

Spend six to six and a half hours visiting Phra Nang, Tup, Chicken, and Poda islands with an English-speaking guide such as M, Selina, or Hikari. You’ll snorkel, eat a Halal BBQ, watch the sunset, and swim with bioluminescent plankton after dark.

“Amazing views, fantastic guide Mr M. Totally worth it. Plankton was better than expected.”

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Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure - The 50-foot catamaran and Kona’s changing sunset
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Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure

12.Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 843 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $154

Join Kona Style for a 2-hour-15-minute evening aboard a 50-foot catamaran. Watch the Kona sunset, then hold a lighted board while manta rays feed below. Captain Dan and the crew provide gear, instruction, drinks, hot cocoa, and a manta sighting guarantee.

“This is a bucket list ‘check the box’ experience! Other worldly having these 12ft gentle giant’s swim literally inches from your face mask. At one point we had eight large manta’s feeding directly in front /below us. If you’re intimidated, like my wife was initially, don’t be. Nothing to be afraid of. The crew is there to walk you through it with kindness and expertise. If you’re going to do this, and you absolutely should, then do it with Kona Experience. Fabulous crew. Very attentive and knowledgeable. Captain Dan runs a tight ship. The catamaran is large, nice and well maintained. It’s easy to enter and exit the water through…”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona - Floating above the manta rays
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona

13.Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 777 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Join Manta Adventures for a sunset boat ride from Kailua-Kona to Garden Eel Cove. Captain Bill, Captain Dan, and crew members such as Drew and Sam have led guests to manta rays beneath custom lights, with wetsuits, flotation gear, snacks, and a warm shower included.

“Great experience the crew was very knowledgeable and nice and made everyone feel safe. Their equipment is definitely superior to the other tours, while we were in the water there were other tours snorkeling and the manta rays were swimming only under our lights and did not care about the other lights. I would definitely recommend this tour above others.”

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Railay and 4-Island Sunset Speedboat Cruise with Night Snorkel - Boarding from Ao Nang and getting to the islands
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Railay and 4-Island Sunset Speedboat Cruise with Night Snorkel

14.Railay and 4-Island Sunset Speedboat Cruise with Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · from $117

Join Thalassa Tour from Krabi for a six-and-a-half-hour speedboat trip to Railay, Koh Poda, Tup and Chicken Island. You get beach meals, daytime snorkeling, sunset views and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Sakeen and Stephane are noted for hands-on care.

“The crew and main woman who ran this snorkeling trip were wonderful! They were friendly, helpful and often had us laughing. Cannot say enough good things about them. As far as the tour itself, I was pretty disappointed. Railay beach wRead more”

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Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset - Koh Nang Yuan: beach, viewpoint, and Japanese Gardens
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Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset

15.Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 711 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62

Spend 510 minutes circling Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan aboard Royal Mariblue, with small groups of up to 20, guided snorkeling, kayaks, paddleboards, new mouthpieces, underwater photos, Thai buffet lunch, and sunset BBQ. Guides such as Zin, Lucky, and Tu are known for helping nervous swimmers spot turtles and reef sharks.

“Was a great day out . Soo pleased we chose to pay extra ...only 9 people on board! other similar boats taking over 30 or more. Water coke sprite for drinks but no hot ones which would have been nice. Lunch ample amounts and delicious with kebabs for evening sunset Our guide knew exactly where the best stops were and even saw the elusive turtle. plenty of photos sent to us at no cost. Highly recommend 👌”

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