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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

Wed 09 Oct

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Starting at $125.00

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Wed 09 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)

F5077EMjustins

Mar 2022

Justin and Hunter were fantastic! A magical experience and great time. I the perfect amount of time watching amazing creatures.

Amanda N

Mar 2022

The crew is thoughtful, organized, and so much fun. It is a really well-run shop. We were lucky and had an active night of rays. At one point, there were five swimming around us, including a male, which is rare at this particular spot. As Hunter would say, they came within kicking distance of us. At first we thought he was just being funny, but they really swim inches from your face! I especially loved the reverence and respect this crew holds for the rays. We were given very specific instructions on how to hold our bodies, we were given ankle floats to keep our bodies up out of the water so we didn’t kick the rays, we were told multiple times to keep still and hold into the board and to never touch the rays. They know the rays by the markings on their chests, which made the whole experience even more special. We felt like we knew each ray. I could have stayed out there all night. Thank you, Hawaiian Oceanic!

AshBernadette88

Mar 2022

My husband and I decided to do this on a whim after a few friends recommended we go, and it was the highlight of our two-week trip to Hawai'i and Maui. Our guide, Hunter, was THE BEST! He was very knowledgeable about mantas, and he seemed to have as much fun as we did! The manta rays were SO CLOSE the entire time. We saw at least 12 different mantas, and they got so close, they touched us! Of note, all guests were provided with ankle floaties, a wet suit top, and snorkel gear. You can also rent a Go-Pro...I recommend it! I can't say enough good things about this tour...just do it!