Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays in Kona, Hawaii

Had an amazing time Manta ray snorkeling with Eka Canoe Adventures. The amount of people that the canoe can seat is much smaller than the other boats, which led to, what I can imagine, a much more intimate and personable experience. The company is Hawaiian owned and operated. The canoe made for a more authentic feel being on the water. Staff were fun, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Addressing every comment, question, concern with grace and navigated each persons needs exceptionally. Not to mention, putting in the extra work to swim us to where the rays were being spotted. The show that the rays put on for us was AMAZING! I don’t think that you could put a price on how special this experience is. Really humbles you to see these gentle giants up close and personal. Fantastic All over a 10/10 experience and wouldn’t hesitate to book through Eka Canoe again. Also, if you book the earlier slot, you get a free sunset cruise out of it! Don’t forget to bring cash, or Venmo to tip your crew too! (Crew has a dry box if you need to store anything)

The staff was super friendly and experienced. We were given wet suit tops to keep us warm. They took us out into the bay and just a few seconds after putting my ankles on the pool noodle the Mamtaray show started. I don't think I listened to them or I just didn't know that they're not poisonous, I screamed as soon as they got close to us 🤣. I would recommend the Amazon whole face snorkeling mask. The crew kept informing us of facts about the rays as we were looking down at them and then got us safely into the boat and back to the dock. Would totally do it again.

The Eva Canoe Manta Ray Snorkeling Tour was an experience of a lifetime! Gliding out on a traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe made the adventure feel even more special. The crew was exceptional—friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable the entire time. The real magic happened in the water! Swimming alongside the majestic manta rays in the glowing lights was surreal, a breathtaking encounter I’ll never forget. The guides were passionate about preserving the ocean and shared fascinating facts about manta rays. This tour is an absolute must if you’re looking for a unique and unforgettable experience in Hawaii!

This was one of the most memorable experiences for our little family. This was our very first visit to Hawaii and being able to swim at NIGHT with the manta’s was majestic, to say the least. Our 7 year old daughter did very well and enjoyed every second of the experience. PS - our daughter Makenna made a new friend for life (a local to the big island) during our time with Eka! This felt like an intimate VIP excursion as it was just our family of three plus another mama and her 7 year old daughter! Now, we can’t wait for our next visit and will plan on seeing our new friends and booking more memorable experiences like this! Mahalo Captain Chris + deck crew! Theo, Samantha & Makenna Blaser

Eka was gracious enough to take our same-day reservation, and I’m so glad to have booked these guys! They make you comfortable, explain everything, and the boat is so cool! Listen to the reviews that tell you to go small, it was nice only having 8 of us and no waiting. Our first spot had only 1 manta, so Captains Chris pulled us out a little further for a better experience. We saw Tons of manta rays AND even had a pod of Dolphins visited us to play on the 9:30pm tour!! The guides were so excited!! I will say the little crabs crawling on us to escape the mantas we’re a little unnerving, but they were harmless and just tickled. I wish it was longer for the $ Paid, but I would go back out with these guys. I was glad I wore a surf shirt swimsuit rather than my bikini in this instance. When you go out…. Look up. The clear sky and low light pollution let’s you see So Many Stars!!