We are a family/friends group of 6 consisting of middle-age adults and teens. We booked the event with Manta Adventures based on the good reviews we read on Trip Advisor, and we were not disappointed. The boat ride was much smoother than what we expected. The captain, Bil, and the crew, Shauna and Tanner, are top-notch people. They were professional, pleasant, and extremely accommodating. Several in our group are weak to non swimmers. With the crews’ help and encouragement, we all had a great and safe time. If we get to return to the Big Island in the future, we will definitely do this again with Manta Adventures. An added bonus, Tanner gave great suggestions of restaurants and coffee spots in Kona area.
Do bring plenty (more than one per person) dry towel. The ocean breeze gets pretty chilly after sunset.