What a wonderful experience. Watching Manta Rays magically dance under the water was a truly unforgettable adventure.
The staff at check in and the crew of the tour were seamless. Easily fitted with wetsuits. You can either wear just a shirt or a full wetsuit (sleeveless with legs that go to the knees.). Snorkels and masks are given out on the boat. If needed, they can also fit you with prescription masks.
It is just a short walk to the boat and just a 5 min boat ride to the Manta’s. You jump in, hold onto the lighted board, put your face in the water and watch the magnificent giants go about eating their meal. You are given a pool noodle to place under your ankles to allow you to float easily. The two guides had a lot of information about Mantas. We were blessed to have seen several Mantas under our raft. Doing somersaults, and gliding by. One even skimmed just under the entire length of our board belly up. Wow!
Sea Quest Hawaii is definitely the tour operator you want to go with. Unlike other operators that set you up behind their vans in the parking area, Sea Quest Hawaii has a large, permanent, well lit facility to comfortably get yourself set up for the tour.
Enthusiastic thumbs up!