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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 10 Oct

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Starting at $125.00

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Thu 10 Oct

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)

CRIZALDY_C

Mar 2022

We did not see any manta ray. We waited for 40 minutes and no rays appear all night. The staff were friendly

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Aloha - we're sorry that you did not see any manta rays. We see manta rays about 92% of the time, and unfortunately, we do not see manta rays about 8% of the time. Manta rays are wild animals that live in the ocean, and we can not control if they show up, when they show up, or how long they stay. If we do not see any manta rays, we rebook our guests or offer them a lifetime credit to come back on another tour for free. For this reason, we recommend booking your tour early in your stay on the Big Island, so you have time to rebook your tour for another night (for free). It's very rare for manta rays not to appear, and we always take care of our guests in those rare instances.

Sofia_P

Mar 2022

Amazing, we saw dozens of mantas and were with a smaller group which was nicer compared to the bigger boats so that we weren’t all on top of each other in the water. Mantra rays were beautiful and it made out trip. Not scary at all for anyone who doesn’t love the ocean at night

Sofia_L

Mar 2022

Best captain and crew for the most unforgettable experience! Our family had the best manta rays watch. We will definetely be back for it.