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Manta Mania - Manta Ray Night Snorkel - Small-Group Experience In Kona, Hawaii

Manta Mania - Manta Ray Night Snorkel - Small-Group Experience In Kona, Hawaii

Overview

We carry a maximum of 6 passengers so we can offer a more intimate manta ray snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona.

In addition to delivering a more private experience, our small group size allows for a better manta ray show. Your swim guide will tow your party to the most active areas of the snorkel site, as you hold onto a light board and enjoy the show. Larger groups on bigger boats are often required to stay next to the boat, and can't chase the manta ray action as we do. By locating the most active areas of the snorkel site, you'll have a higher chance of seeing more manta rays.

If you book all 6 seats on any trip, you will have your own private charter.

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to snorkel with manta rays, in a private small-group experience. Get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime!

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $139.00

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Mon 24 Feb

Starting at $139.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Use of Snorkelling equipment

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.
Maximum weight of 280 pounds per traveler.
Not recommended for travelers with neck problems

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (193)

GoldyFunken

Sep 2022

Loved this Night Snorkel with the Manta Ray's! Adam and Eric looked after us well. Very informative, and I liked the smaller group experience. We still went to the same area as 20 other boats, but we got in, did the 40 minute snorkel, and got back quickly - much faster than the bigger boats with 40+ people. I also liked the ankle floats these guys used, compared to the noodles that other tours use to keep your feet floating. The giant Manta Rays were amazing - we saw about 10 - 15, and they came right up to us. Overall this tour gave us good directions, great service - highly recommend this tour company.

maitaimike2015

Sep 2022

You have many different tour companies that offer a night snorkel Manta Ray experience. After extensive research, we booked with Coral Reef Adventures, and I recommend you do as well. They offer many advantages over the larger “cattle” boats. With a maximum of six, you will all fit around one compact light board. You spend more time enjoying these graceful magnificent creatures, and less time waiting your turn to swim to your spot. We selected the 8:00pm “moonlight” slot, that had us at a site with only a dive boat as a neighbor, sweet! Their earlier tour was raving how awesome it was during our check in, a very good sign. This tour exceeded all expectations. The crew were first rate professionals. Everything moves quickly with this outfit , check in at the pavilion, on the boat, change into the 1mm front-zip “shorty” high quality wetsuit. “E-ticket” boat ride to the site, in the water, then manta’s OMG!! Everyone in our group laid out flat and barely moved. This is important, as pointed out by our extremely knowledgeable guide, Eric. Inexperienced newbies flailing about, can inhibit them from moving closer to the surface. The provided “floaties” wrapped around each ankle w/velcro, helped to aid buoyancy. We all watched about a dozen mantas glide directly under us, rolling over and over again. They came within inches of us. Eric explained this behavior is unique to the Kona area. Letting us linger around 45 minutes, we boarded for the brisk ride back. Although my older waterproof camera did capture some good images, their rental GoPro Hero 9 would have been worth the additional cost. Great website with lots of info. Booking is a breeze. Responded via text to our concerns with pending weather. Follow their detailed directions to the check in pavilion at Honokohau Harbor. Well lighted with adjacent clean restrooms (none available on the boat). These were locked by the time we returned just before 10:00 pm. The harbor operations staff needs to be a better partner to these tour groups, seriously! HELPFUL TIPS: • DO NOT BE THAT PERSON WHO SHOWS UP LATE! 15 min early is good. • Eat a lighter meal well before departure time, avoid alcohol. • Take any seasickness medication about 1 hour before tour. • Wear swimsuit under clothing, baggy knee length board shorts ill-advised. • Bring a small tote or back pack for towel, gear, wallet, keys, clothing. • If you bring your own mask & snorkel, you won’t need the fins. • Wear simple flip-flops, you will leave them on the dock. • If you bring a camera, set flash to OFF. It is harmful to manta rays. • Follow guide’s instructions in the water, for manta’s safety. • Padded benches at stern for less bumpy, in the seated cabin for less windy. • PLEASE TIP YOUR CREW!! Cash is good…. Mahalo

W3454IMjenniferb

Sep 2022

My husband and I had a fabulous experience. We both highly highly recommend!! Jake and Jeff were great!