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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

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $139.00

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Fri 27 Dec

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)

sheridanmc29

Jan 2020

This was an absolutely incredible experience! Kris and Buddha were wonderful hosts and provided perfect customer service, the boat was clean and safe - highly recommend doing this excursion in a small group setting like this one - and the time spent in the water was unbelievable. The guys did a great job of getting us prepared to get in the water which led to a seamless transition from boat to board to boat. We saw about 16 manta rays, many of which swam and barrel-rolled right near the surface under the board for the duration of our time in the water. Even as we left, we could see manta ray wings coming out of the water as they swam in the moonlight. It was truly a magical experience. This was also our second manta ray excursion - the first with C Big Island, and we absolutely recommend these guys, especially compared to the last company we went with. If you're planning to go, 10/10 recommend going with Kris and Buddha.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Wow! What an extraordinary compliment ! This really mean a lot to us. The manta rays are really quite special and we fully enjoy them as well.Thank you again for such an uplifting review this morning .

wendyhud

Jan 2020

First of all, I have to say that their customer service is absolutely amazing! They had to re-schedule our trip due to a swell on the night we were supposed to go out, and the woman with whom I spoke was very helpful to make sure that we were able to fit the trip in before we left Kona. I was a little disappointed that we did not leave the pier on time to see the sunset from the water as I thought that was a part of the trip. Also, the board was a little packed. I was holding on with one hand for most of the time in the water due to space. We were a group of three who wanted to experience the mantas together. I know another group of two did not get to be together while on the board. It would have been nice if placement on the board could have been organized a little better. Buddha was great in the water. He tried to keep us away from the crowds (although other boards were mugging us), and kept us in the water longer than the rest to try to get that one last view in. One of the last mantas we saw had to have been more than 10’ wide! In the end, we saw 3-4 manta during the time in the water, and one did a summersault (versus a barrel roll) right up near us - that was super cool! It was an exciting adventure you don’t want to miss.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Aloha Wendy, thank you for the compliment......us office workers sometimes get forgotten :) I knew you were leaving so we did squeeze you in on a trip which yes makes it a bit tight but most customers understand if that was them and it was once in a life time thing you wanted to do. Really glad you and the family got to experience the mantas. They are very special.

Shin_H

Jan 2020

Chris and "Budda" did a fantastic job getting us to the spot, finding a good, active manta ray, and giving us enough time to watch it feed. It was really nice being part of a smaller group, as they literally swam us around to find the mantas, as opposed to the bigger boats where it appears the mantas have to swim to you if you want to see them. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Oh yes I call him Budda the manta whisperer :) They seem to attract to him for some weird reason....must be his calling LOL Captain Kris also one of the best captains I know. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and so glad you enjoyed this experience with us. :)