Night Manta Experience in Big Island of Hawaii booking from $127.10

Night Manta Experience

Overview

Snorkel at night with the gentle giants of the South Kona Coast in safety and comfort, and experience what the Travel Channel named one of the top 10 things to do in your lifetime. Our incredibly short boat ride will have you and our highly trained in the water guides snorkeling with the manta rays in minutes. An evening you won't ever forget!

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Mon 23 Dec

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What's Included

Snorkel Gear Included

Wetsuits and Flotation Devices

Hot Chocolate

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What if we don’t see any mantas? It is an extremely rare occurrence, but if we do not see ANY manta rays on our Night Manta Experience, you are welcome to come back out with us again during the same vacation, based on availability, totally free of charge. Make sure you call us right away so that we may reschedule you!
NIGHT MANTA EXPERIENCE:
Everyone in my group can swim
Everyone in my group has snorkeling experience
Everyone in my group can climb a short ladder to re-board the boat
Please read and understand the manta guarantee : Manta Guarantee: If zero manta rays are seen, you are welcome back out again. Itʻs that simple. We are fortunate to see mantas almost every night, but on the rare occasion where none are sighted on your tour, Sea Quest invites you to come back out on another night at no additional cost to you, or on a confirmed afternoon snorkeling adventure at no additional charge. No refunds available.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (423)

Jean_on_a_beach

Mar 2018

After reviewing the different options, I decided I wanted to go with a smaller boat that leaves close to the Manta site. Sea Quest gets good reviews and I can see why. This is a great experience, if you are not susceptible to being seasick. We found the crew highly attentive and enjoyable with their light joking and professional approach. Sea Quest leaves from Keauhou bay which makes it a short trip to the site off of the Sheraton. I had been wanting to do this for several years. I wanted to go with a friend. We chose an evening when the ocean was fairly calm. We both got into our 'shorty' wet suits. Our change of clothes and glasses were stowed on the boat. As we pulled up, I was amazed at the number of lit up 'platforms' with snorkelers floating in the undulating ocean looking at Mantas. Once we stopped, we slid into the ocean off of the side of the 'kodiak' boat (as instructed). It took a while for the Mantas to discover our platform. Meanwhile, the crew was checking with each person insuring that they were comfortable in their masks and the noodle was keeping them angled down towards the Mantas. I got to see a few Mantas before I experienced my first ever episode of seasickness. I signaled to a crew member that I needed to return to the boat. She helped me over to the boat and onto the deck. She and all the crew were very kind. They offered me ginger ale which helped - for awhile. The crew was prepared for my inevitable reaction to the sea undulation. I am very sad that I couldn't stay out for the whole time. The crew was attentive to my needs the whole time, including while I stabilized on shore. I'm glad I brought a friend, since I was in no condition to drive. The few Mantas I saw were incredible. I wish I could go again and stay the whole time, but I guess I can't take the ocean movement. Too bad - My mother's family is a long line of seafarers. I guess I got my father's stomach/inner ear.

schmitzh

Mar 2018

I was impressed from the beginning because they loan prescription goggles, something I’ve never seen before. (I have my own, and they make a huge difference.). The mantas are huge and swam so close that they touched us - very impressive. Sam, Sienna, and Nick, were very knowledgeable, skilled at working with tourists, and very patient. They knew the names of each manta we saw. I will say that there were waves, and I left a little early because I felt nauseous. But that does not diminish my high recommendation for this trip.

Jim W

Feb 2018

For a non-swimmer, the crew of Captain Nick, Siena and Emily made the night manta swim a safe and enjoyable experience. I would definitely recommend Sea Quest!

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