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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)

Silvermunky

Feb 2020

My bf and I did this tour. It was surreal and complimentary photos! Aaron was super friendly, knowledgeable and energetic. Frank was fantastic as well with driving the boat out. They managed our expectations. As an ethical tour company (listed as one of four on multiple websites & they don't light near the propellors which some companies do, causing terrible injury to mantas when somersaulting to feed near the light) they are working with wild animals. They ask you respect the wildlife. Do not grab or harm or pet them as our hands can be corrosive to their skin. Mantas will not come if they think you will grabbing. Do not expect to 💯 see a million mantas, as they are not caged or chained. We saw a few in the beginning and towards the end we saw 5 all at once, somersaulting, swimming and gliding. Very large wing spans majestic animals and truly a magical experiece.I suggest you wear the wetsuit as you won't be moving much and without activity you get cold. Aaron was amazing and pulled everyone around in very choppy Waters. They offered chips and refreshments before and after we got in the water. Unforgettable and worth it.

Naomi

Feb 2020

Great crew, smaller tour group and probably the highlight of our trip. This is for sure a must do for anyone that goes to the big island. Words cannot describe how amazing & beautiful the experience was.

Kaohao808

Feb 2020

OMG! Was the best thng I mightve ever done! Ive lived here for 5 or 6 years or so, and alwalys get to see dolphins and stuff. But this was icredible! Super friendly staff, and were stoked to have us onboard. I had some friends come from the main land and they booked the trip, and I was like "Shoots lets go!" They had the time of their life and probably will never froget this place! Thank you so much Hawaii Oceanic for doing this buisness, will alwalys remember.