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Big Island, Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel- Small Group

Big Island, Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel- Small Group

Overview

The Kona Coast of Hawaii is considered the primary place in the world to view manta rays after sunset. During this approx 2 -hour snorkeling tour with a knowledgeable guide, watch these extraordinary creatures feed on plentiful plankton attracted by underwater lights. With wingspans that can reach more than 20 feet (6 meters) across, manta rays have no teeth or barb on the tail. Includes Drinks,Snacks,Wetsuit,Flotation ,Snorkel Gear( Rx masks are available in a limited range and by request. Please add notes to the comments section when checking out)

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $139.00

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $139.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Wet Suits

Island juices, soda,bottled water & light snacks

Snorkel Gear, Flotation Devices

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Weight restriction: 265 lbs
Please wear a swimsuit
Bring a towel
Bring warm clothes to throw on after snorkeling (it can get chilly on the return ride)
Pregnant women are NOT permitted on this tour.
No children under 5 years of age

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (411)

cheryl_n

Jun 2021

Great tour! Saw mantas , monk seal and dolphins! Buda and chris were amazing! I probably wouldn’t have booked this particular one if I had known it was a zodiac style boat! Very hard to climb back in for older folks or not very physically fit!

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Wow monk seals, dolphins and mantas oh my! what a special treat of other marine wild life! THank you for the review

Ajoop27

Jun 2021

First off the staff, Buddha and Kris were amazing! Very laid back and knew exactly what they were doing. My boyfriend and I are not good swimmers(never been open water swimming before) and they give you wet suits and a floating noodle which ended up working really well if you can float in water. There were older, non swimmers in our group and Kris/ Buddha swam with them with an additional floating vest and were able to experience the snorkeling just as well. The manta rays were incredible! Buddha knew exactly how to bring them over to us and we got so close to them like inches away! We saw roughly 8-10 manta rays in a matter of 30 min. It was an incredible, life altering experience and Buddha/Kris were amazing! Would definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone!

Response from Host

Jun 2021

I know isn't Buddha the manta whisperer LOL! What a wonderful review. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Sohel_K

May 2021

Excellent experience. Kris and Buddha took us with a small boat, first stopping to show us the sunset in the pacific and the green splash while playing beautiful music. They navigated the boat around the Kona coast and explained its history. They also waited for the rain to pass before we went to the Manta Ray night snorkel location next to Sheraton hotel beach. They helped us to wear our snorkel gear correctly, gave us snorkel training, and arranged us around the manta ray snorkel board. Then, Buddha used his magic lantern to lure in a couple of Manta Rays. It was amazing. The Manta rays were backward somersaulting and barreling. Buddha explained the life of Manta rays, how the adventurer was created, and manta rays eating habits. I highly recommend this adventure.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

GREEN FLASH! Wow that's really special. So glad you enjoyed the fantastic team of Kris and Buddha. Thank you for the review