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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 24 Dec

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Starting at $125.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

Ess B

Mar 2017

Last week, my friend and I had the good fortune to go on a night snorkeling adventure with Hawaiian Oceanic. To say it took our breath away is an understatement. While other boats shinned bright lights down into the water from up above, HO has devised a "light board" which had 2 purposes. It lay on the water so not only did it shine the light directly below us which attracted the plankton, but it provided "handholds" for us to grab onto. There were 9 of us and it didn't fell crowded.. I believe it was far safer than a bunch of swimmers snorkeling around individually in the pitch-dark ocean. Plus, it made it easy for those who were either beginner or not expert snorkelers. But more (most ) important was that the plankton swam up to the light beam and then, out of nowhere (or so it seemed) the most unbelievably graceful Manta Rays appeared beneath us, OMG - I hate to be redundant but it was a TRULY MAGICAL experience. Their grace and beauty takes your breath away. Completely awesome. There aren't words to properly describe the majesty and elegance of these huge creatures as they fly through the water in front of, below, and around you! My only regret was that we did this on the first night we were there, and it was far and away, the highlight of our trip. Our boat was captained by Jason, and our snorkel guide was Spencer. Unlike most of the other companies, H.O. gets you to the spot before sunset. This allowed us about 30-40 minutes to snorkel around the area and see other fish and ocean life. We got to watch the sunset while in the water. Jason and Spencer were both quite knowledgeable. My only suggestion, would be that they provide more history/discussion about the surrounding area when we are on the boat. This adventure definitely ranks in my top 10. When I go back to Hawaii, I will most definitely do this again :-)

Shannon K

Feb 2017

Snorkeling with the Manta Rays was beyond my expectations. Be ready to see spectacular views of Manta Rays close up! A very magical and peaceful experience! Highly recommend. Great crew -Dusty and Ellison were very attentive and informative and made our experience a delight! Small tour group means a more personalized experience and this tour group is ecologically friendly! Book it. You won't regret it👍

Carstens08

Dec 2016

We booked the Manta Magic Night Snorkel and had a truly fantastic time!! Our guides were Ellison & Dusty and they were fabulous. They were knowledgeable, friendly & a lot of fun. We were part of a small group which made the experience even more enjoyable. Booking was a breeze and so was the meeting spot. The manta rays were truly amazing to see!! It was a great and really rare experience. Not to be missed!! I highly recommend Hawaii Oceanic for this tour!