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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
Fri 11 Oct
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Starting at $125.00
Fri 11 Oct
Starting at $125.00
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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)
Catherine_C
Apr 2022
Night snorkel with manta rays is one of the best experiences my family and I have ever had. Simply ahh-mazing! The tour operator, Hawaii Oceanic, was outstanding. The guide was super knowledgeable and they give you wet suit tops and ankle floats to make you experience easier.
rachellU6454JQ
Apr 2022
Not sure if the time of day mattered or not. We went at 6:30 the first time, and only saw one small manta, so we decided to go again at 10:40 on a different day, and so glad we did. We saw 8 the second time. Such beautiful, elegant creatures and came so close to us.You only get the wetsuit top, but the water was a comfortable temperature. Guides were very knowledgeable about the mantas as well. Unforgettable experience. I would recommend to anyone visiting the island.
mschmidt31
Apr 2022
We saw five separate manta rays. It seemed like one was almost always around our board. Doing the 9 pm tour probably helped: more time for the plankton and rays to go towards the light.

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