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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

Thu 26 Sep

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Starting at $125.00

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Thu 26 Sep

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)

anddaw111

May 2019

Captain Frank and Caleb were fantastic guides and hosts. Informative, funny, passionate and safety conscious. We did the 4:30 run which had just the right amount of free range snorkeling, sunset viewing with snacks and beverages with a brief presentation on the Manta Ray and then the Manta Ray encounter. The Manta Rays got so close to us it nearly took my breath away. They glide out of the darkness and into the lit up plankton, sometimes barreling two, three and more times right in front of you. Unforgettable! ps. It’s the less expensive tour, too. :)

ZoeMichele13

May 2019

Our family had a great experience with this company! Snorkeling with the manta rays at night was such a unique experience. Lee and Caleb were great guides. They made sure we were all comfortable and taken care of. Communication beforehand on where to park and how to get to the dock was very clear. We recommend!

tpm34

May 2019

We had an awesome time with Captain Frank and Dylan. We had never done this before we and so happy we chose Hawaii Oceanic. The crew was extremely customer service oriented from making sure we had the right equipment to giving us individual attention if needed, and Dylan entertained us with his knowledge and stories. We were hoping to see a few rays but ending up seeing dozens and so close to them it was incredible. We had the best time ever. Every person in our family picked this as the best experience of our entire Hawaiian vacation.