Night Manta Experience in Big Island of Hawaii booking from $146.41

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

Fri 23 Jan

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What's Included

Snorkel Gear Included

Wetsuits

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! Non-refundable and non-transferable.
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 (649)

SETexasLyn

Jun 2024

We did the 8:45pm tour. Reading comments for all operators, we decided on SeaQuest. They provide cleansed snorkel gear, wetsuits, and floats for your feet, so you need only a swimsuit and a towel. No worries about keeping yourself afloat! The parking is shared with other companies, but at our hour, we were pulling up as others were leaving. We had registered online and completed safety waivers prior to our arrival, so check-in through the gift shop was very quick. (Btw, the logo for SeaQuest looks great on the hats and clothing they sell!) Moments after taking a seat in their open patio area, we were provided options of a wetsuit vest or a short-sleeved/legged wetsuit. We opted for the latter for the extra buoyancy and suggested warmth. Our group was about 20 in total. As a group we were divided and were paired with our snorkel tour hosts and guided to the boat. They gathered our shoes and towels/cell phones for safe keeping and then we loaded the boat, which was a rigid hull inflatable. I was a bit worried about seasickness as many had commented about it in darkness, but the dock was lit, the boat glided through the water, and we traveled only a short distance with shore in sight. Not only did the captain’s skill ease any concerns, but his interactions with our group did as well. Each company we researched emphasized a person’s recent history of snorkeling. We were not certain what to expect. We were provided our snorkel gear and a pool noodle to use under our arms as we made our way out to the light boards and then to rest our feet on during the experience. Once we slid over the side, it was a few seconds swim to the floating light boards and the crew was in the water assisting with placement of the pool noodle at our ankles and any other concerns we had. They welcomed anyone to return to the boat at anytime, but not one of us did. It was nice that they offered. Before we were all set up, we had sightings!!! What a thrill!!! I had imagined seeing one or two, but we truly chose the perfect date and time. It was non-stop action. The manta rays were so huge, yet so very gentle. We ooh’d and aww’d the entire time. To watch the plankton glitter in the water and the random curious fish was just the bow on top! Our tour hosts provided names and fun facts about the manta rays and answered all questions we had. (There are a couple of the host guys that try their best at comedy! 👀 They were a hoot!) It was a little sad to say goodbye. After we rejoined the captain, everyone was elated and reliving the experience. A quick 5-minute, gentle return ride back and we gathered our gear and headed back to the open patio. We were greeted with hot cocoa and chocolate cookies. After a quick change out of the wetsuits, we left wrapped in our towels sipping our hot cocoa, which was wonderfully warming. The SeaQuest staff exceeded our expectations. They calmed any and all fears we had. Their professionalism was admirable and concern for our well-being /enjoyment was sincere. The manta ray experience is a MUST for anyone even remotely curious! Yes, it IS…THAT AWESOME!

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Aloha! Mahalo nui loa for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii for your Night Manta Ray Experience! Our hearts could not be more full of Aloha from reading your Awesome review of your experience. I have shared your experience with our Captains and Crew and they could not be happier to have their dedication and professionalism recognized while doing what they love. We sincerely appreciate your detailed review for future guest and are thrilled to hear about your experience. We hope to see you again in the future. Mahalo!

DallasFoodFinder

Jun 2024

What a unique and amazing experience. A neighbor insisted we go when we came to the Big Island, and she was so right. The manta rays are such wonderfully playful creatures, and the staff at Sea Quest was professional, attentive, knowledgeable, and safety-oriented. This is a must-do when you are in Kona.

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Aloha! Thank you for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii for your Night Manta Ray Experience! We are thrilled you had such an amazing time with these Manta Rays and our Crew was able to share their Aloha with you on your vacation. Mahalo nui loa!

W7751KBsabrinar

Jun 2024

This is a MUST DO and Sea Quest is the BEST! We’ve done this tour three times now; our first time we did the Night Snorkel with the Manta Rays was last year with another company and while it was great, it did not compare to the first class experience with Sea Quest. I wanted my kids and grandkids to experience it and so we extended our family vacation to include Kona and booked the snorkel with Sea Quest (second time using them). My grandkids are 10 and 13, and though a little apprehensive at first, the crew made them feel comfortable and they are still talking about it!!! It was the highlight of our trip! We highly recommend doing this activity and doing it with Sea Quest!!!

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Aloha! Thank you for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii for your Night Manta Ray Snorkel for your kids and grandkids experience! Our hearts are filled with Aloha to hear that this was a first class experience for your entire ‘Ohana. We are thrilled to share our love of these gentle giants with guest of all ages and are honored to be called the highlight of your trip. We look forward to seeing you again! Mahalo nui loa!

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