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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

Tue 01 Oct

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Starting at $125.00

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Tue 01 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)

Lisa_C

Jul 2021

First of all, the manta rays were spectacular. However, this outfit was not organized. Not only did we get poor directions to the van, but we started a half hour later than promised. With explanation why. We booked the trip based on a 45-50 minute water experience but we had only 25 mins. The boat staff were very nice and Keioki responded well to a person who was not complying with directions. There were no water or snacks, no “manta expert” on the boat but most of all were pulled away from a spot where we saw many mantas in order to quickly extricate us from the water. I think this was done to keep on schedule but our time was therefore cut in half. I would consider asking around prior to booking. There were many different outfits offering the same experience that maybe delivers a full experience. We’ve reached out to the company via their contact form requesting a reimbursement for the time we were shorted and are waiting to hear back. I will update this review once I hear back.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you for the review, and for the valuable feedback. And thank you for writing an additional review entitled "Customer problems resolved," that you wrote after we spoke and addressed your concerns. We believe we have simplified the process for finding us at the harbor, and have improved our communication to clarify the difference between checkin times and departure times, as well as expectations for our manta experts. While we are normally in the water for 45 minutes, we sometimes need to reduce the time in the water based on weather conditions, manta ray feeding behavior, and passenger safety.

Christine_J

Jul 2021

I was very nervous and they were great at helping me feel comfortable and making it a fun experience! The manta rays were so cool to see!!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Aloha and thank you for your feedback. A lot of our guests are nervous at first, but they have an incredible experience once they're in the water. We're glad you felt comfortable with our staff, and had fun with the manta rays!

Evy_G

Jul 2021

It was a once in a lifetime experience! Our tour guides (the entire team) was great and so ready to assist with anything we needed. They also assisted me during the swim in adjusting my gear and always made us feel comfortable. I highly recommend them!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Mahalo for your review and the recommendation. Our captain and boat crew are there to help you have the best possible experience with Kona's famous manta rays, and we're glad they were able to help you have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.