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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $80.78

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Tue 24 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)

jackiewS718KD

Dec 2018

This is a MUST. The crew and captian are awesome. Mika and Juda (not sure if I have his name right) where so knowledgeable and caring and the Captain. They explained everything, how too's, do's and don'ts. We had a very successful viewing. I did get motion sick but I would do it again because it was worth it. I felt that the Captain and Crew were caring as there were a few of us that didn't feel well and they made sure we were all taken care of while making sure everyone else was not inconvenienced. They did have hot coco for those that wished to have so on the trip back to the pier. Next time I will take something to prevent motion sickness, I seen that there is bracelets in the store at the pier where we all met before the "Manta Ray Night Snorkel". I strongly recommend doing this because there are only few places in the world to see them in the wild like this. It is very easy to find and if you are staying in Kona/Wiakola area it is a MUST! And use "Bite Me" because they are the BEST, kind and knowledgable.

John B

Oct 2018

Waters were rough and murky. Crew had a hard time locating the underwater buoys to “anchor” the boat - but “she” persevered and made it happen. I wish I remembered all of the crew names. I think we had Mika and Lee, and another female - that located the buoy. Can’t recall the captain’s name, but he was less involved in making it a special experience than the other three. Pretty crowded boat - around 24 or 25, I think. But, good people and crew, so we all made it work. Like I said, kind of rough water. But, seeing the Manta Rays feed was amazing and worth it. Not a lot of them, but seeing one or two up close is sufficient. They “roll” when feeding so you get a great look at their back and front. Would absolutely go out with this crew again.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Aloha, Thank you for your review, we like the input from our guest. Our crew on Ocean Encounters really does an exceptionable job making sure everyone is enjoying the charter. We are happy to hear a few of our manta friends showed up and gave you a manta show. They truly are amazing. We hope you enjoyed your visit to the Big Island and had safe travels home. Mahalo, Bite Me Sportfishing & Ocean Encounters Charter Team.

RachaelW1136

Oct 2018

The tour guides for the trip were great. They were very warm and welcoming. On the boat ride they spotted spinner dolphins so they stopped the boat so we could see them swimming and playing around and underneath the boat. Unfortunately, the manta rays never showed up so all we got to see at the snorkeling site was a school a fish so it was a little disappointing. Hopefully they'll show up next time.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Aloha, Thank you for your kind words about our crew. That's a bummer the mantas did not show....We hope you took advantage of our company policy and came back out again with us for free. The spinner dolphins are so much fun to watch, I am happy to hear the boat stopped so you could enjoy them. Once again thank you for your review, we hope you enjoyed your vacation on the Big Island. Mahalo, Bite Me Sportfishing Charter Team.