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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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $139.00

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Thu 26 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)

Drew_T

Aug 2022

The lights to attract the mantas this tour used were cheap and mantas did not come up to our boat. We spent several hours floating and saw a manta for about 20 seconds and this was enough for the tour to justify not giving us another opportunity to float. The guides were really nice and accommodating though.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Yikes, those lights cost $1,500.00 The manta snorkel is a 2hr event.....so floating for several hours doesn't seem correct. Sorry the mantas are wild creatures and for the most of the time they provide an excellent show ❤

oktane

Aug 2022

This was an incredible experience! Saw multiple manta rays swimming within inches of us. Our crew was absolutely awesome. We had an anxious teenager who mostly stayed on the boat and an older person who needed some help getting back to the boat, and they couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. The captain's adorable puppy, Kuma, made it even more memorable. It does get cold in the water, even with the wetsuit, but totally worth it!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

So glad you joined us! I was actually on the boat with your family that night. I could tell your teenage girl was really out of her comfort zone but she really was brave😊. Oh yes Kumas first night on the manta boat 😂

Matthew G

Aug 2022

Terrific life experience! You receive directions on where to meet a day before the event. Wearing a wetsuit is optional, but I do recommend it as the water feels cooler in night air and it provides buoyancy. The manta rays come right at you and flip away at the last second. The staff took photos and videos underwater and provided them for free to the guests so don’t worry about taking underwater cameras. This is a must see on the island!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Aloha Matthew, I agree that this is a terrific life experience for sure! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review ❤