
- #NIGHT SWIM WITH MANTA RAYS KONA HOW TO#
- #NIGHT SWIM WITH MANTA RAYS KONA FULL#
- #NIGHT SWIM WITH MANTA RAYS KONA FREE#
Please reach out to our office immediately if there was any confusion during booking regarding this requirement.
#NIGHT SWIM WITH MANTA RAYS KONA HOW TO#
We do require everyone to know how to swim if they are planning on going in the water during the snorkeling section of this activity. On the way back to Puako pier, you’ll enjoy the beautiful starlit sky!
#NIGHT SWIM WITH MANTA RAYS KONA FREE#
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.
#NIGHT SWIM WITH MANTA RAYS KONA FULL#
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. 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. 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 offer a “Come Again Free” if for some reason, on your trip, you do not see these animals. 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. 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. SUNSET MANTA RAY SNORKEL IN KONA AN ADVENTURE YOU CAN ONLY EXPERIENCE HERE, ON THE BIG ISLAND Book Now Adult Ages 13 & Up 110 Child Ages 12 & under 100 Ride Alongs Must book with another passenger 90 Private charter 1,600 Quick Details Duration: 3 Hours Ages: All Ages Schedule: 4:45 p.m.

We launch out of Puako Boat Ramp (about 10-15 minutes from most hotels in the Waikoloa Area). Soon afterward, rays will glide through the water almost at arm's length opening their enormous mouths to feast.This is one of the amazing experiences that is very unique to the Big Island. Grip onto the flotation swim ring with high-illumination blue water lights that attract the plankton on which the mantas feed. After a quick safety briefing, plunge into the dark waters and be captivated by these graceful creatures as they feast on plankton. Your snorkeling guide will outfit you with all the necessary gear needed to embark on your experience including snorkel gear, wetsuits, and flotation devices. This point of departure is one of the island’s most successful and consistent manta ray viewing locations.

Your underwater adventure will take place in clear warm waters near protected reefs abundant with marine life.Īfter the sun sets, head off into the nighttime waters to see a fascinating 'manta ray ballet' along the Kona coast near the mouth of Keauhou Bay. Get up close and personal with stunning manta rays as they gracefully soar through the water. DescriptionExperience a nighttime snorkeling expedition on a cruise from Big Island.
