![]() If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office. When our normally scheduled trip is full, we open up the secondary Late Night Manta Snorkel. We do highly recommend the earlier departure time but the likelihood of sightings is the same on each trip. Our Minimum requirement is 8 guests and our Maximum is 18 guests on each tour. Any cancellation or rebooking must be done 48 hours prior to the departure time of your scheduled trip. We do have a 48 hour cancellation policy. We unfortunately do not offer an ‘observer’ rate but you may still purchase a ticket at full price and potentially still see the mantas from the boat. We do require all participants snorkeling to know how to swim. Dive shop owners say manta rays can be found most days from as far north as waters off the Kehole- Kona International Airport to Keauhou Bay. Drinks and a snack will be waiting for you on the boat upon your return. The suits are not required but highly recommended. Please include your height and weight information so we can predetermine your correct wetsuit size. We cannot offer a refund as this does cost money to operate this tour. This is on a First Come First Serve Basis. “Come Again Free” tickets are given away everyday at 3 pm on Standby. We have been helping people get in the water surrounding the Big Island for over 20 years. ![]() Youll be fitted with a wetsuit and snorkel gear, and just after sunset slip into the water and hold onto. General Rentals, Surf Lessons, Manta Dives. This vessel goes to the manta location near the Kona Airport, which consistently attracts the MOST mantas. We do offer a “Come Again Free” if for some reason, on your trip, you do not see these animals. This Manta Ray Night Snorkel tour is done on a 40 Coast Guard certified vessel that is fast and comfortable and is well-laid out. We do see the Manta Rays over 90% of the time. We cannot guarantee the presence of Manta Rays as they are wild animals. Watching these amazing creatures somersault in front of you multiple times, close enough to where you could kiss them, is a once in a lifetime experience. These harmless and docile creatures feed under the bright lights and with a guide in the water, you will witness this amazing phenomenon in a beautiful and safe way. The Manta Rays here in Kailua Kona have become conditioned where to go each night to find an easy meal feeding on the plankton that is attracted by our. We get in the water and witness these incredible Manta Rays feeding on plankton. After we anchor in a beautiful bay, we will briefly talk you about how to behave in the water, what to expect and fun facts about Manta Rays. It is a short 10 minute boat ride up to the Northern Manta Viewing site. While their wingspans can reach up to 18. The manta rays native to the waters of Hawaii are of the Manta alfredi species, the second largest in the world. Adults Ages 13+ 150 Children 8 years of age or older 150 Duration: 1. Swimming, diving, and snorkeling with the manta rays off the Big Island coast is a remarkable activity you can enjoy with your family or friends, making memories that will last a lifetime. We launch out of Puako Boat Ramp (about 10-15 minutes from most hotels in the Waikoloa Area). Kailua-Kona is one of the only places in the world where you can experience a Manta Ray Night Snorkel. The Manta Rays here in Kailua Kona have become conditioned where to go each night to find an easy meal feeding on the plankton that is attracted by our underwater lights…which makes locating them easy for us! The Manta Rays wingspan can reach over 20 feet across and weigh upwards of 1,000 pounds.This is one of the amazing experiences that is very unique to the Big Island. Hawaii is considered the #1 place in the world to view Mantas. Your swim guides will keep your board positioned over the manta ray snorkeling area. This makes it easy to keep our groups safely together as the mantas feed on the plankton underneath us. When snorkeling with the Manta Rays you will hold on to a comfortable bar attached to a large surfboard that has 16 bright LED drop lights to attract plankton (Manta Ray Food). ![]() Our company DOES NOT charge for wet suits. This is a small group snorkel approx 2- hr 16 passengers max on 32ft Zodiac Manta Boat #1 or 30 passengers on 43ft Zodiac Manta Boat #2 Check-in takes place at the harbor where you will be provided with a wet suit and snorkel gear.
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