My family had an amazing time at the manta ray snorkel. Before boarding the boat, our guide gave us a brief history on the area. The staff were super attentive and friendly, always asking if we wanted drinks or needed anything. Juice, water, and a variety of name-brand sodas were complimentary. Alcoholic drinks were available at a very reasonable price (about half what we paid at our resort and restaurants). The boat was extremely clean. It had two bathrooms beneath the deck. When we were about 5 minutes away, the staff handed out a wetsuit shirt and the snorkel and goggles. The captain then gave us brief safety instructions, then we got in the water. We were handed a pool noodle to go underneath our feet. We swam out and held on to
the board. It did take about 30 minutes for the manta rays to show up, but it was totally worth it. While we were waiting, the staff gave us some information on manta rays. On the way back, we were given hot chocolate or tea, and a small pack of cookies.
Some of my elderly family members went along for the ride and they said they also enjoyed it immensely..
Quick warning: For younger children or anyone who gets cold, I would definitely recommend bringing your own wetsuit. The shirt provided is good, but it doesn’t provide much warmth. After being in the water for about an hour, you can be very cold. Along the same lines, I would recommend bringing a towel and jacket for the ride back. Also, bringing a small snack tends to help me with seasickness.
Overall, an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend it. We will be back for sure.
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Apr 2022
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us in detail! Future guests really appreciate seeing the real side of every service/experience, and we want that for them too. We're glad you enjoyed the atmosphere our team created and the various amenities aboard Noa Noa! You gave great advice on getting cold. For future guests - if you do not have a wet suit, swimming with a long-sleeve shirt or rash guard under the wet suit also makes a big difference! We encourage everyone to bring along whatever they need to keep warm and comfortable! Mahalo for writing us a great review and for joining us on a manta adventure - The KONASTYLE Ohana.