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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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $125.00

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Sat 21 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)

Robbert v

May 2016

Awesome crew, very knowledgeable and friendly. The manta ray tour was incredible. The first night we didn't see any manta's (yeah, that happens sometimes in nature), but the crew gave us a refund in the form of another tour the next day. On that second day we saw around 6 huge manta rays, which was a magical experience. They swim up to 10 cm from your face, which is obviously pretty cool :) Small note: as the boat ride is on open sea, it's quite bumpy, make sure you take measures against motion sickness.

jkbangel

May 2016

I was greeted by a crew (3) that were incredibly friendly. I felt like I was right at home with my friends. I have been on many dive/snorkel boats in my time and this was by far, the most exceptional experience. First thing I was educated about is this is a boat that is 100% GREEN! YES! A company whom harms ZERO sea live no anchoring to coral! They also quickly educated us why we could not handle the manta rays because of their protective membrane layer. I loved this, because everyone wants to grab sea life. They fully educated us about the manta's and their markings, male v.s female and down to their bodily markings as well. No two are alike. They come into this area to feed off the plankton. That night we not only got to snorkel the local reef in this spot, I saw the largest and smallest starfish and sea star uber bonus we also saw 12 manta's! This company is in the business of you and your experience and having fun! They take photos for your enjoyment not as an extra side business to make more money at the end. Your photos will be posted on the website to share away after your experience. All boat staff is certified in Manta Rays this is a program you have to go through. Clearly they are vested in time and education. I loved this, they love the ocean and want all customers to walk away educated and happy. You leave this experience elated and so blown away by what you have seen its magic and a gift from Hawaii. I am so happy I went with Hawaii Oceanic. All members on board are certified for emergencies and there was even an RN on board too. They feed you and have plenty to drink and had ginger chews for nausea if needed. Now this is what The Ritz feels like a total 5 star experience.

Smhaas66

Apr 2016

This experience was to say the least... AWESOME!!!!! With no experience snorkeling, Captain Jason and his able bodied assistant Ashley put all fears to rest. They are part of the Green Conscious movement, so they tied off to a mooring at the bottom of the bay that would not cause any harm to the coral below. We got to the site early and were able to get our "feet wet" before the main attraction. Besides the buoyant wet suit provided, they also had additional flotation devices to put your mind at ease. We were able to snorkel and see the fish that frequent the location. When the time came, we grabbed on to the lighted float and Ashley escorted us to the location. It was not long before we saw our first manta ray. The manta performed several loop to loop maneuvers scooping up plankton just an arms length away. The night just got better. Soon we had 5 to 6 mantas all performing an underwater ballet below us. We were also treated to a species of seal that are native to the waters off Kona, Hawaii. THANK YOU CAPTAIN JASON AND ASHLEY will never forget the magic and how awesome it was to see the Manta's up close.