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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)

JMF2003

Sep 2022

We had an amazing time on this tour! Our guide (Jacob) and captain (Jeff) were both great with our family (2 adults, 2 teens, and a tween). Jacob was very personable and friendly. We did the first evening tour, and got to enjoy a beautiful sunset on the boat ride out. We saw 5 manta rays (spread out and even all at once!), and they came right up close to us! We rented a GoPro, and are so glad we did. We didn't get to see what kind of footage we captures for 2 weeks when we returned home from vacation, and it was fun to watch what we experienced! This was in my husband's top 3 must-dos in Hawaii before we went, and definitely stayed at the top afterwards, too. The only negative is that we wish we could have stayed longer.

DJM66

Sep 2022

Jacob and Jeff provided the best experience !! This was our second trip with Coral Reef, first one was on our honeymoon in 2014. So glad we chose to go back with them. Arrived to checkin and were surrounded by the masses going on the "big boat" tours - more on that later. Jacob texted us that day to keep us updated and informed of where to meet and when, he was very helpful as the departure area can be confusing. I'm convinced that a small boat / group experience is the way to go. We chose the 8pm time and we were off on time, first boat to arrive, and most importantly, first in the water. Jacob was great getting us around in the water and keeping us on the rays. 30 minutes in the water (plenty of time) and for the first 20 minutes we had our own private experience with up to 6 rays at one time (this time). The large boats arrived shortly after we were there but thankfully took quite awhile to do their safety brief and get organized (made a better experience for us). This is a must do when on the Big Island and I can't emphasize enough how much better your experience will be with this group !!

Kristie_A

Sep 2022

Captain Jack and Jacob were excellent guides and put us right on to 3 big mantas that spent the full time with us. It was truly magical and we highly recommend. Also loved we were only with 4 other people and not a boat load of tourists. Cannot recommend this experience highly enough.