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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
Thu 03 Apr
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Starting at $146.41
Thu 03 Apr
Starting at $146.41
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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)
FloralAloha
Apr 2024
When I think of an awe inspired top 10 nature moment, the Sea Quest manta night dive easily makes this elite list! I was saying “WOW” thru my snorkel and I even teared up a bit at the beauty, grace and stunning beauty of these gentle giants. I will never forget this experience and I had a wonderful adventure. The experience: Parking was easy. We suited up in the wetsuits and we were called in orderly groups to board a zodiac for a quick boat trip about 5 minutes from the pier. We got a safety briefing and staff were available to help us get prepared with snorkels. Pro-tip- ask for the defogger juice! You have to roll off the side of the boat or jump into the water to get in. There’s no ladder to climb in. Then you swim a short distance to a giant lit up surfboard with handles to hold on and you get a pool noodle to put your feet up on and float and enjoy the views. It’s not as scary as it sounds. The lights on the surfboard attract plankton which attract the manta rays and they swim right up under you and you get to see them up close and personal. It’s majestic and not scary at all. Bonus is you get to also see other fish swimming below like giant parrotfish, and some folks even saw a small reef shark. Afterwards you go back to their headquarters and get changed and dry and drink hot chocolate and eat cookies. A great ending to a fantastic night! Pro tip- bring your own towel and a changing poncho as there’s no changing rooms. There is a shower around the side of the building to rinse off.
Response from Host
Apr 2024
Aloha! Thank you for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii for your Night Manta Ray Experience! We have teared up in our snorkel mask many times over this incredible experience. It fills us with Aloha to hear that you enjoyed the experience so much. Mahalo nui loa!
M1720NUmichaelb
Apr 2024
This trip changes people. The closeness to these gentle giants makes you feel part of nature. It was as if the Manta Rays sensed your energy and wanted to be your friend.
Response from Host
Apr 2024
Aloha! Thank you for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii for your Night Manta Ray Experience. We could not have put the feeling of snorkeling with these magnificent animals into words more eloquently. We appreciate you sharing your Aloha.
Mark P
Apr 2024
Absolute 5. This was an experience of a lifetime. It was even better than expected. We saw a minimum of a dozen rays! Captain and crew were the best. Would recommend this experience to anyone!!
Response from Host
Apr 2024
Aloha Mark! Thank you for choosing Sea Quest Hawaii for your Night Manta Ray Experience. We are thrilled to be a part of your experience of a lifetime! We can not thank you enough for your great recommendation! Mahalo nui loa!

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