Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona

4.8(1,187)1 hFree cancellationBy Hawaii Oceanic

About this activity

Avoid the crowds of the other "cattle boats" in Kona, and enjoy a small-group manta ray snorkeling experience with a maximum of 12 passengers.

This tour departs from Keahou Harbor in South Kona and enjoys a short 5-minute boat ride to our snorkeling site, Manta Village.

Your Captain and snorkel guide will educate you on Kona's famous manta rays and will discuss our safe and humane approach to engaging with the gentle giants.

After entering the water, you'll hold onto our lightboard, with your feet propped up by floatation devices, as the manta rays perform a graceful ballet beneath you. The manta rays filter feed on plankton that naturally gathers at the surface just before sunset, then accumulates underneath our lights. This is an opportunity to enjoy an evening on the water and watch in amazement as the manta rays glide around and dance for you.

We are proud to be a Green Listed company, and we take an environmentally cautious approach to our interactions with the manta rays.

What's included

✓Professional guide
✓Use of Snorkelling equipment
✓Wetsuit (optional)
✓Local taxes
✓Beverages

Not included

✕Gratuities
✕Transportation to/from attractions
✕Towel

Meeting and pickup

Please meet us at Keauhou Harbor, 30 minutes prior to your time of departure. When you arrive at the harbor, we'll be parked near the boat dock. Look for a white van with lights on top. It can be difficult to find us in the dark, so please call if you don't immediately see us.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Must be able to swim without the assistance of a floatation device.
A ticket is required for all passengers, regardless of age or whether they are entering the water.
Maximum weight of 280 pounds per traveler.
For safety purposes, if you can not comfortably swim 25 yards in the ocean, we ask that you purchase a ticket to ride along on the boat, but not enter the water.
Children 7 and older are welcome on the tour if they can comfortably swim 25 yards in the ocean.
Our boat is certified by the US Coast Guard for 12 passengers, and we can not exceed this limit.
Not recommended for travelers with neck problems.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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