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Manta Magic - Night Manta Ray Snorkel At Manta Village, Kona, Hawaii

Manta Magic - Night Manta Ray Snorkel At Manta Village, Kona, Hawaii

Overview

Avoid the crowds of the other "cattle boats" in Kona, and enjoy a small-group manta ray snorkeling experience with a maximum of 12 passengers.

This tour departs from Keahou Harbor in South Kona and enjoys a short 5-minute boat ride to our snorkeling site, Manta Village.

Your Captain and snorkel guide will educate you on Kona's famous manta rays and will discuss our safe and humane approach to engaging with the gentle giants.

After entering the water, you'll hold onto our lightboard, with your feet propped up by floatation devices, as the manta rays perform a graceful ballet beneath you. The manta rays filter feed on plankton that naturally gathers at the surface just before sunset, then accumulates underneath our lights. This is an opportunity to enjoy an evening on the water and watch in amazement as the manta rays glide around and dance for you.

We are proud to be a Green Listed company, and we take an environmentally cautious approach to our interactions with the manta rays.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sat 05 Oct

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Starting at $125.00

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Sat 05 Oct

Starting at $125.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Wetsuit (optional)

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Local taxes

Beverages

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Must be able to swim without the assistance of a floatation device.
A ticket is required for all passengers, regardless of age or whether they are entering the water.
Maximum weight of 280 pounds per traveler.
Not recommended for travelers with neck problems.
Snorkel equipment is sanitized between uses.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (858)

Mary_B

Oct 2021

Our guide, Hunter, did an awesome job! We saw so many different mantra rays, I think he said there were 7 different ones! An amazing experience!

Matthew_C

Oct 2021

The staff was amazing! Their wealth of knowledge and experience with these beautiful creatures was astounding. I had no idea what to expect and was beyond overjoyed! The rays came into view as soon as the lights turned on. I have never been that close to a wild animal in my life. Their grace and beauty was breathtaking. They were literally inches from your face! The crew new them by name which in itself shows their respect and dedication to these beauties. The boat ride over was MAYBE five minutes and the whole process of checking in was super speedy. There are many tours of this nature but these guys were rated the best and did not disappoint. I appreciated the smaller size of the group. We were probably less invasive than the larger groups therefore potentially more approachable. This is a DO NOT MISS experience of a lifetime!

jeremiahh232

Oct 2021

AN ABSOLUTE MUST!!!!!!! My family did the 7:30pm tour and we got in the water just as the full moon rose over Hualālai! There were SO MANY mantas It was a religious experience! captain Jeff and Hunter our life guard were a phenomenal duo! Mahalo Keoki for all of your wisdom and insight!