Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays in Manta

Two and a half hours watching giant manta rays glide through neon-lit water

Night snorkeling with manta rays in Manta puts you in the water with giant rays feeding and interacting under underwater lights, with snorkeling gear, a wetsuit top, floatation device and a professional guide included. You need previous snorkeling experience and moderate fitness to enter the water. A Ride Along option is available for non-swimmers. The operator guarantees a manta ray sighting or your next trip is free.

The experience

The boat leaves in the evening and heads to the feeding grounds where manta rays gather under lights. You'll be in the water for the active part of the night, watching the rays feed on plankton and move through the illuminated zone. A professional guide stays with the group the whole time, providing live commentary on board and in the water. Snorkeling gear, a jacket-style wetsuit top and a floatation device are all provided. Bottled water and light snacks come along too.

You need to have snorkeled before and be comfortable in the water to get in. This is a requirement, not a suggestion. If you're not a swimmer or prefer to stay dry, the Ride Along option lets you watch from the boat while others are in the water. The activity runs 2.5 hours total. Conditions matter: the tour is subject to favorable weather, and if the supplier cancels, you get an alternative date or a full refund.

Bring a towel and dry clothes to change into afterward. A sweatshirt or light jacket helps on the boat. Children as young as one year old can come along, though the maximum age is 70 unless you get special approval from the operator. The guarantee is straightforward: if no manta rays show up, your next snorkel trip is on the house.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear, jacket-style wetsuit top and floatation device.
• bottled water and light snacks.
• professional guide with live commentary on board and in the water.

Options for this experience

2 options

Non-swimming ride-along optionGuide in English · 18:00, 18:30, 19:00 and 20:00Moonlight Manta Ride Along: This is a non-swimming option! It's ideal for those who want to join their families on a boat ride but would rather not get in the water to snorkel.

Moonlight Manta SnorkelGuide in English · 18:00, 18:30, 19:00 and 20:00Join us for an unforgettable experience as we snorkel alongside beautiful manta rays that glide gracefully through the water, feeding and interacting with other manta rays beneath the vibrant neon lights.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:00, 18:30, 19:00 and 20:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 75 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

GroupUp to 48

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Hang Loose Boat Tours

Is this one for you?If you've snorkeled before and want to be in the water with the rays, the standard snorkeling option puts you face-to-face with them as they feed. If you're not a swimmer or prefer to watch without getting wet, the Ride Along option keeps you on the boat with the same view and the same guarantee.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to have snorkeled before to go on this night snorkel with manta rays?

Yes, you must have previous snorkeling experience and be comfortable in the water to enter the water. If you're not a swimmer or don't have that background, the Ride Along option lets you stay on the boat and watch while others snorkel.

What happens if the manta rays don't show up?

The operator guarantees a manta ray sighting. If they don't appear, your next trip is free.

What's included in the snorkeling option?

Snorkeling gear, a jacket-style wetsuit top, a floatation device, bottled water, light snacks and a professional guide with live commentary are all included.

How long does the night snorkel last?

The activity runs 2.5 hours total, with the active snorkeling happening during the evening and night hours when the manta rays feed.