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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

Wed 02 Oct

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Starting at $125.00

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Wed 02 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)

Ashley_I

Jul 2021

The experience was amazing! A must do while on the Big Island. Our crew was annoyed with the tour before us and seemed snappy at everything. Our trip the day before for daytime snorkeling adventure had a crew that was the best!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you for the feedback. We're glad you had a wonderful time on the dolphin snorkeling tour! The safety of our guests, as well as the manta rays, is always our top priority. In some cases, our staff needs to make requests for customers to follow rules, and we apologize if this was perceived as being snappy. We are in the customer service business, and we always go out of our way to show our guests the best time possible, which sometimes includes asking our guests to follow the rules and protect the safety of other guests and the manta rays. We need the entire group to follow the rules, so the entire group can enjoy the tour as much as possible. Mahalo

Linda_G

Jul 2021

This tour was amazing!!! We had an amazing experience and the guides were so sweet! This is a must do

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Mahalo for the wonderful feedback!

Dong_S

Jul 2021

Memorable experience! Our family of 4 enjoyed the trip, even though two of us were a bit sea sick after getting back to the boat. Manta are beautiful! Our crews are very helpful!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Aloha, and mahalo for the feedback. We're glad you had a memorable experience with the mantas and the crew! We're sorry to hear you felt seasick after the tour. While seasickness happens, it's important to note this tour has a quick 5-minute boat ride to the manta ray viewing site, Manta Ray Village, near the Sheraton hotel. This compares to the 25-minute boat ride for tour boats that operate out of Honokohau Harbor in North Kona, so this tour is a great option for people who have a tendency to get seasick.