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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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $139.00

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $139.00

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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)

Penny_P

Mar 2020

Absolutely amazing!! Capt Eaiski did a great job educating us before we got on the boat, on the do’s and don’ts, safety, fun facts, etc. He knew exactly where the rays would be and made sure we had a great, safe experience! We definitely got up close and personal with those gorgeous creatures! Wonderful time! Great crew!

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Aloha Penny, your were so sweet to talk to on the phone and so glad you enjoyed the sea turtles. Captain Daisuke is so much fun for sure! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. :)

Chan B

Feb 2020

On Wednesday, our first full day, we drove across the island to Kona to dive with Manta Rays. At night. It was very cool and not as scary as some would think. There were about 14 people on the boat we took out as the sun was setting. The captain didn't take us far, Maybe a mile. The place we stopped already had about a dozen boats with people in the water. I could see the lights under the water. The captain explained what we would be doing and then he and "Buddha" handed out the masks and we got in the water. I'm not sure how deep the water was I figured about 30 feet. We were hanging onto a surfboard with a PVC grab rail all around it. Buddha was dragging us around the water. When the lights went on there were fish, lots of fish swimming up and eating the plankton attracted to the lights. We did not have to wait long till a Manta Ray made an appearance. They came up at us from out of the depths. The first thing you could see was the opening of their mouth. The fish tended to move out of the way and it came up toward the lights. The manta rays would swim straight up at us and then at the last minute do a back flip scooping up the plankton that had been attracted to the light on our float. It was very cool and the manta ray would do the flips several times before diving back into the depths.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Mahalo Chan for an excellent review! Great explanation for other customers. Much appreciated. So glad you enjoyed the boys Kris and Buddha :)

gregrR8459MR

Feb 2020

Kris and Buddha were marvelous hosts. They took us to a secluded spot away from the multitude of other boats. We had 5 rays cavort with us the entire time we were in the water. They cared about their passengers and took excellent care of us.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Aloha Greg, so glad you loved your experience with the manta rays and captain Kris and manta guide Buddha.Thank you for the review