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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

Fri 04 Oct

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Starting at $125.00

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Fri 04 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)

triciaraleigh

Sep 2021

Amazing up close experience with the manta rays!! Great boat crew was very knowledgible and loved small group size.

Christopher W

Sep 2021

Great guides and very worthwhile experience! I did get this at a discount and would note that Costco has it available for even less (we'd already booked and didn't want to go through the hassle of rebooking).

Safari565627

Sep 2021

Great, fun experience. We did the earlier tour so we got to witness an awesome sunset whilst waiting for the mantas to arrive. Captain Jason and Hunter took care of us and were welcoming, fun and knowledgeable. We saw a number of different manta rays & experienced that close up feeding routine which is spectacular. Such a buzz to be inches away from these gentle creatures. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is the lack of time spent in the water. The trip is stated to be 1.5 hrs. We launched in the boat and were back at the dock within 45 minutes. Approximately 25 minutes of that was in the water. I simply wanted to stay longer and for the cost of the trip it didn't seem the best value. Having said that, the experience is fantastic and I would highly recommend.