Hawaii · EVENING EXPERIENCES

15 Evening Tours in Hawaiʻi, Compared

76 tours  ·  from $44

Every trip here ends up one free day short. These 15 evening tours justify the day, priced and timed so the decision takes a minute.

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - Leaving Keauhou Bay and watching the Kona sunset
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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 roughly two-and-a-half-hour manta ray outing. You’ll cruise along the Kona coast, watch the sunset, then use provided snorkel gear, a wetsuit top, and flotation support while mantas circle beneath lighted viewing boards. Guides including Bryce, Jordan, Aden, and Vince have been praised for calm, careful help in the water.

“Fabulous! The crew was amazing and seeing the mantas was incredible! Highly recommend and would definitely do tour again!”

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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings - What happens once you enter the water
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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

Meet near the Outrigger Resort in Kona for a short RHIB boat ride to a manta viewing site. Guides such as Taco, Peyton, and Mike explain manta behavior before you spend 25 to 30 minutes in the water. You get snorkel gear, optional wetsuits, surface lighting, and an 11-person boat. Strong swimming skills are required.

“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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Oahu's Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail - What the two-hour route actually gives you
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Oahu’s Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail

3.Oahu’s Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,205 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Board the Moana Catamaran at Kewalo Basin Harbor for a two-hour sunset sail along Waikiki and beyond Diamond Head. Your captain and crew serve a complimentary first premium drink, with more available for $8. Keep watch for dolphins, seasonal humpback whales, and sunset colors over Honolulu. Shoes are collected before boarding, so expect a relaxed barefoot sail.

“Everyone on staff was very friendly and attentive, offered to take pics without even asking! highly rec!”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island - Equipment, clothing, and the short boat ride
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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 $44Best value

Meet Dolphin Discoveries in Kailua-Kona, collect your mask, snorkel, and short-sleeve wetsuit top, then travel to Keauhou Bay for about 30 minutes beside manta rays feeding under the lights. You must swim, tread water, and climb a metal ladder. Ride-along tickets are available for non-swimmers.

“Team was on time and the guides in the water were very helpful and provided reassurance and support the entire time you were in the water. Awesome crew on deck as well. Great experience. Definitely recommend!”

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Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars - Pickup from Hilo, Waikoloa, or Kailua-Kona
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Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

5.Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,706 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $289

Spend 7 to 8 hours traveling from Hilo, Waikoloa, or Kona to Mauna Kea’s 13,796-foot summit. Guides such as Kella, Tay, John, Chris, and Val combine Hawaiian stories, volcano facts, sunset views, and telescope stargazing. Jackets, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, round-trip 4x4 transport, and a professional night photo are included.

“Hard walking uphill at 14000 feet. Spectacular views but chilly and breezy. Lots of good star gazing info.”

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Deluxe Na Pali Sunset Tour on the Lucky Lady - Meeting the Lucky Lady at Port Allen
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Deluxe Na Pali Sunset Tour on the Lucky Lady

6.Deluxe Na Pali Sunset Tour on the Lucky Lady

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,510 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $222

Board the 60-foot Lucky Lady at Port Allen for a five-hour sunset cruise along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast. Captain Evan and other local captains share island stories while the crew serves a taco buffet, beer, wine, Mai Tais, and soft drinks. Expect cliffs, sea caves, wildlife, changing weather, and possible rough water.

“It was a wonderful experience. The most exciting thing was whale watching. We saw whales several times in this boat tour. Other things include fantastic view of the cliffs and good service of the staff.”

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo - The 9,000-foot stop at Onizuka
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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

7.Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,449 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $280

Ride a 4x4 van to Mauna Kea’s 13,796-foot summit with guides such as Wes, Chris, or James. You’ll eat a light dinner, borrow snow gear, watch sunset above the clouds, and stargaze with a telescope before receiving free photos, weather permitting.

“Once in a lifetime bucket list experience! Got to see the stars above Mauna Kea and the observatories. It was crazy cold but so amazing!”

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Maui: Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach - What is served from the open bar
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Maui: Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

8.Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $127

Sail from Ka’anapali Beach on a barefoot catamaran with a maximum of 48 people. Sea Maui serves unlimited cocktails, soft drinks, and heavy pupus while the crew points out whales from December 15 to April 15. Expect beach boarding, live music on select nights, and possible spray on the ride.

“So much fun! Great value! Staff was amazing! Food and drinks were great! So many whales! I laughed so hard.”

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Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays - The 45-minute light-board viewing session
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Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays

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

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

From Honokohau Harbor, you ride offshore for a Kona sunset and about 45 minutes beside giant manta rays feeding under bright lights. Wetsuits, snorkel gear, flotation, snacks, and water are included. You must know how to swim, but a ride-along option lets non-swimmers stay aboard.

“This is a must do activity! When I say life changing it’s almost not enough! The captain counted 14 different manta rays. They performed as if on cue! A ballet is a. Good term!”

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Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show - A five-course dinner with lobster and steak
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Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

10.Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,204 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $193

Sail from Honolulu on the Star of Honolulu for a sunset over Diamond Head, a five-course dinner with lobster or steak, live Hawaiian and jazz music, and a cultural show. You can board independently at Aloha Tower or add hotel pickup from select locations. Friday sailings run longer and may include fireworks.

“Great service and food. Highly enjoyed the entertainment and singers. Fireworks were beautiful. Thank you David. Highly recommend.”

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Kailua Kona: Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island - Holding onto the light board
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Kailua Kona: Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island

11.Kailua Kona: Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,199 reviews · 2h 30m · from $121

Join Hang Loose Boat Tours for a 150-minute evening cruise from Kailua Kona, then hold a light board while manta rays feed on plankton below. Snorkel gear, wetsuit tops, snacks, and drinks are included. Guides such as Aidan, Jordan, Gary, Noah, and Ula have been praised for calm, hands-on help. A ride-along option is available.

“It was perfect in every way. I scheduled another five later in the week.”

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Kauai: Na Pali Sunset & Sightsee Boat Tour - Leaving Port Allen Marina Center
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Kauai: Na Pali Sunset & Sightsee Boat Tour

12.Na Pali Sunset & Sightsee Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,168 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $263

Cruise 17 miles of Kauai’s Na Pali Coast on a power catamaran, with cliff views, sea caves, dolphins, seasonal whales, dinner, and sunset drinks. Crews may include captains such as Nate, Jess, or Glenn, depending on the departure. Expect a barefoot boat ride, possible spray, and changing ocean conditions.

“Fabulous excursion with Captain Glenn and his crew! Smooth sailing today, saw dolphins, and food was great! Great music. Very knowledgeable crew. Enjoyed very much. Will do again. Highly recommend!”

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Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona - Getting ready with the small-group crew
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Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona

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

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

From Keauhou Harbor, you’ll make a short boat ride to a nighttime manta site, then hold a glowing light board as manta rays gather for plankton. Hawaii Oceanic keeps groups to about 11 people, supplies snorkel gear, drinks, and wetsuit tops, and places a certified swim guide in the water. Snorkeling is optional.

“Hawaii Oceanic was one of four eco friendly tours and recommended night snorkel tour operators. We had an amazing small group experience with operators that know and care about the manta rays.”

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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii - Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the water
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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

14.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,023 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours offshore with views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the Pacific sunset. Prince Kuhio Tours serves a freshly prepared dinner of salad, short ribs or mahi-mahi, dessert, and soft drinks. Upper-deck seating depends on capacity. Alcohol is not sold, but you can bring your own for the onboard mixologist.

“It was terrible. They canceled our reservation that we made a month in advance to go to a sunset dinner and they canceled it like three hours before we could’ve chosen so many other things and now you have the nerve to send me a review. It was terrible, terrible terrible with the T the worst ever you should take them off of buy Tours do not sell this to anybody else”

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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach - What happens during the 2.5-hour sailing
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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

15.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 903 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $166

Sea Maui’s 2.5-hour cruise leaves Ka’anapali Beach aboard a 65-foot catamaran for sunset views, a chef-prepared buffet, and a full open bar. From December 15 to April 15, the crew also searches for humpback whales. You can sit indoors or outside, with live music on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Boarding from the sand means your feet may get wet.

“Great crew good food I would recommend this tour.Check in was easy the crew was very helpful with loading as we entered on the beach”

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New in Evening Experiences

★ 4.6Kailua-Kona: Night Manta Snorkel or DiveFrom $1297 reviews
★ 5.0Kona Hi, Sunset Manta Ray Tour 10 passengers maximumFrom $14114 reviews
★ 4.8Kaanapali: Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise With DrinksFrom $15355 reviews
★ 5.0Traditional Canoe Sunset Cruise with DinnerFrom $2504 reviews
★ 4.8Honolulu: 90 Minute Catamaran Sunset SailFrom $5664 reviews
★ 4.4Honolulu: Sunset 5 Course Dinner Cruise with EntertainmentFrom $19328 reviews
★ 5.0Private Catamaran Sunset Cruise & Optional Snorkeling7 reviews
★ 4.1Honolulu: Pacific Star Sunset Buffet and ShowFrom $13951 reviews
★ 4.7Honolulu: 1-Hour Friday Night Fireworks Cruise with DrinksFrom $5677 reviews
★ 5.0Kona: Catamaran Sunset Sail with Cocktails and SnacksFrom $1098 reviews
★ 4.8Board from Waikiki Beach: Friday Night Fireworks sailFrom $7170 reviews
★ 4.9Board from Waikiki Beach: Scenic Sunset Sail on the HāweaFrom $68217 reviews
★ 5.0Evening Volcano Explorer From Kona or KohalaFrom $2295 reviews
★ 4.7Evening Volcano Explorer from HiloFrom $16931 reviews
★ 4.6Allerton Garden and Estate Tour with Sunset DinnerFrom $10655 reviews

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