Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Overview

Ensure a manta ray sighting on this 2.5-hour night tour. Head out in Kona, one of the best places in the world to see mantas, to see the sunset over the water before jumping in to enjoy swimming with manta rays in their underwater nighttime realm. "Manta safari" guides escort you around the site with a mobile light show that attracts these gentle and fascinating creatures. Relax on the observation deck with unobstructed viewing and plenty of room to move around. All snorkel equipment, including flotation devices and wetsuits, is included.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $80.78

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $80.78

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What's Included

Professional guide

Snacks

Snorkel equipment including wet suits

Flotation device

Bottled water and Juice

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children under the age of 5 must provide their own life vests
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Collapsible-wheelchair accessible—if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own assistant.
Please note the departure time throughout the year adjusts to the sunsetting sky. Jan 1- March 31 departure time is 5:30PM and 8:30pm April 1- September 31 departure time is 6PM and 9pm, October 1- December 31 departure time is 5PM and 8pm. You will be placed where there is availability. Please call 24 hours prior to confirm departure time.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (278)

hfoster0108

Jan 2020

It was ok. And then I was blasted with emails everyday asking me to rate it and completely ruined my experience which wasn’t amazing to start with so cool

StevenW197

Jan 2020

We had an eventful adventure. On the way to the snorkeling site, we spotted two humpback whales along with dolphins. The boat stopped to allow pictures, as one whale checked us out at the very front of the boat! Snorkeling with mantas was exceptional, although a bit cold (despite wetsuits provided by OE) and stressful on the arms. Several mantas swam within a few feet; the experience was extraordinary! Crew were well-informed, sensitive to our needs and provided a wonderful overall adventure.

OkanaganJim

Jan 2020

After a brief synopsis of the rules, and putting on your wet suit, you board the Hawaiian traditional canoe, which holds about 6 people and you are taken out a very short into the bay, just after sunset. The water is calm in the bay, and at the appointed hour, we slid into the water and gathered around a modified surf board, which has a large light in mounted the centre. We were arranged in a circle around the surf board face down, with a "noodle" to help our feet float, looking straight down, as the guide turned the light on. It only took 3-4 minutes for the first giant manta to appear along the bottom about 20' below us. For the next 30 - 40 minutes it was magical. Another manta soon joined in and they swam from the bottom straight up towards us, then did an inverted loop right below our noses over and over again. These fish are actually feeding on the microscopic plankton that are attracted by the light, so it's a win/win situation. These giant mantas pass within inches of your face, but never touch. It is quite amazing. At the end, you re-board the canoe, warm up with a very timely hot-chocolate and within minutes you are back on the dock and it's over. A fabulous must-see experience in my book.