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15 Whale Shark and Manta Ray Snorkels Worth Flying For

30 trips  ·  from $25 a head

The two biggest animals you can get in the water with, both harmless and both seasonal. These 15 trips are priced, dated by season, and clear about sighting records and how long the boat will keep looking.

️Nusa Penida by Private Boat - Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour - The Manta Encounter Is Special, But Never Certain
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️Nusa Penida by Private Boat – Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour

1.️Nusa Penida by Private Boat – Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,424 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Nusa Penida and Lembongan by speedboat, with four snorkeling stops, manta ray viewing, GoPro photos, lunch by an infinity pool, and a Kelingking Cliff car tour. Guides such as Ringo, Nemo, Vicky, Jena, and Putu are often praised for friendly, careful help.

“My wife and I loved the snorkeling. Fantastic experience. We saw two dolphins from the boat, one turtle while snorkeling, and many closeup encounter with Mantas at the last stop. We will cherish the Mantas experience. Ceco and Aldo were excellent guides and were very helpful with our lack of experience, made us feel safe and enabled us to have a great time.”

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

2.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

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

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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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor - The three-minute ride to the manta site
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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

3.Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,465 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Meet at Keauhou Harbor, collect your mask and snorkel, then take a three-minute boat ride to a manta feeding site. Guides such as Greg, Eric, Mahina, and Ash provide safety help while you float beside rays attracted by a 150,000-lumen light board. Wetsuits cost $10 extra.

“I had a great experience from start to finish. They guide you step by step and give very clear instructions. We did the 6:20 and saw many Manta-rays. I was a bit anxious but we were in the best hands and the captain and two guide members were incredible. Im so glad I did it!”

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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

4.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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Nusa Penida day trip: boat, 4 snorkeling, Manta rays & Land tour - Mangrove Point brings the first drift snorkel
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Nusa Penida day trip: boat, 4 snorkeling, Manta rays & Land tour

5.Nusa Penida day trip: boat, 4 snorkeling, Manta rays & Land tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,033 reviews · from $78

Join Indo Compass Bali for a fast-boat day from Sanur to Nusa Penida, with four snorkel stops, a chance to swim near manta rays and turtles, Kelingking Beach, lunch, and free GoPro photos. Guides such as Fernando, Coral, Ariel, and Vincent lead small groups of up to 13.

“Well organised, knowledgeable and friendly hosts - Fernando and Chill’s free diving skills are very impressive! - drinks, towels and refreshments provided. Saw dolphins, manta rays, sea turtles and an absolute abundance of gorgeous fish and coral life at a variety of stops along the way. Nusa Penida is a sight to behold, monkeys to see there as well. Teen kids loved the experience as did the adults.”

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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

6.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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Bali/Nusa Penida: Manta Point Snorkeling & West Coast Tour - Gamat Bay brings a calmer change of pace
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Bali/Nusa Penida: Manta Point Snorkeling & West Coast Tour

7.Bali/Nusa Penida: Manta Point Snorkeling & West Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,274 reviews · 3 - 9 hours · from $26

Choose a snorkeling-only trip or add Nusa Penida’s West Coast sights. Local guides such as Budi, Dika, Nyoman, and Mudiana lead you to Manta Point and Gamat Bay, provide gear and GoPro footage, and handle the island’s rough roads with care.

“great morning trip, everything was so easy and the staff were on point! the snorkelling itself was a little mad as there's obviously a lot of people doing the same thing so it was a bit of a feeding frenzy when looking at the mantas but still well worth seeing them!! always felt very safe and communication was fantastic from the moment we booked would recommend”

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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

8.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

9.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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La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos - Meeting the panga at La Paz Malecon
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La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos

10.La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,066 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $259

Travel from Los Cabos to La Paz, board a panga, and swim near seasonal whale sharks with guides such as Mario, Joe, or Juan. Wetsuits, snorkel gear, drinks, lunch, and hotel transport are included. Plan on an early start, a long day, and possible weather or wildlife cancellations.

“Mario was wonderful! i was struggling with the current and trying to keep up with the whale shark and Mario literally held my hand and guided me.”

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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

11.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

12.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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Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed - The safety briefing and flotation setup
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Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

13.Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 738 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $141

Board Sea Paradise’s trimaran Hokulani at Keauhou Bay for a sunset ride to Manta Ray Village. After a safety briefing, you’ll use a lit flotation device to watch manta rays feed below for about 45 minutes. Wetsuits, masks, snorkels, water, and soft drinks are included.

“This was the most special and beautiful experience I’ve ever done! I recommend this to anyone going to Kona.”

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From Nusa Penida: 3 Spots Snorkeling Tour with Manta Rays - Manta Bay: the reason most people book
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From Nusa Penida: 3 Spots Snorkeling Tour with Manta Rays

14.From Nusa Penida: 3 Spots Snorkeling Tour with Manta Rays

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 720 reviews · from $48

Meet at Toyapakeh Harbour for a five-hour trip with Lembongan Water Sport. You’ll visit Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, and Mangrove Point, with guides such as Ash and Gia helping in the water. Lunch, gear, towels, lockers, and a mangrove kayak trip are included.

“We had a good time on our activity. We only saw one manta ray, but a lot of corals and fish. The guide guys were very kind, made sure that everyone saw the manta ray and helped the non-swimmers as well. The kayak tour at the end was nice as well.”

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Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii - Entering the water after sunset
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Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

15.Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 672 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $127

Meet Eka Canoe Adventures in Kailua-Kona for a short ride in a historically accurate Hawaiian double-hulled canoe. With a maximum of 12 people, you will use a lighted float and snorkel gear to watch wild manta rays feed on plankton at night. Guides handle safety and narration.

“This was a great experience! The staff were calm, friendly and very accommodating to everyone’s needs and concerns. Loved that it was a small group. We toured at 6pm and witnessed a gorgeous sunset as well. I highly recommend!”

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