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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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $125.00

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Sun 22 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)

Pat H

Feb 2018

If you are looking for the real deal, no frills and very safe way to see the mantas this is the trip for you. I was a little leary of the small boat and gorgeous young crew on this boat, but they know how to get you to the right location and see the mantas then get back to land safely. It was MAGICAL

Lynn F

Feb 2018

We went on the manta magic snorkel tour with our friends. We were surprised that there were a small number of people on the tour. It was perfect. When we got to the site all the other boats were crammed with people. Plus for us, we did not have to deal with that. On the way to the site we saw a baby whale, mother and escort. The baby was jumping out of the water. Priceless! We also happened upon a manta skimming the surface of the water. Got to the site and into the water. Was a bit skeptical but Dylan postioned the float just perfectly. I was ready to call it quits and then the mother load of mantas came barreling through. Amazing! Thank you Captain Dusty and Dylan for a perfect night! BTW I get seasick and Bonine did the trick, no issues.

geeceevan

Feb 2018

This company practices the aloha spirit through and through. They were absolute pros and perfectly friendly and knowledgeable throughout the booking and tour. Dusty and Ellison were our captain/guides who grew up on the water and respect the ocean and marine life. Our evening started with a very sincere “thank you” for choosing Hawaii Oceanic and we felt like appreciated guests throughout the trip. The two guides were so much fun to experience the Manta Magic with, I’d recommend this to everyone and anyone. It was a very safe experience and they even took underwater photos of us snorkelling. Dusty and Ellison were also more than happy to provide tips on other areas of the island, experiences and restaurants. Hawaii Oceanic operates a smaller boat and which is a noticeable advantage once you’re at the snorkel site. All the other boats and floatation boards were crammed with people. We got lucky and saw several manta rays, but I would have given them 5 stars anyway if we didn’t have nearly as many because of our awesome crew. Thanks again!!!