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Manta Ray Night Snorkel: Witness Gentle Sea Giants in Kona
4.8
722 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Experience the exhilarating Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona. Witness gentle sea giants in their natural habitat and be part of a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Manta Adventures Inc. - Experience a relaxing sunset cruise along the Kona coast aboard our brand new vessel, the Maheli-Heli, as we journey to the renowned Manta Ray Village. The Travel Channel hails it as “one of the top ten things to do in your lifetime.” We couldn’t agree more, and there’s no better place to book this adventure than with Manta Adventures. This once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits you. Aloha
Included
Light Snack, Juice, and Water
Snorkel Gear, Fins, Mask,
Floatation Devices
Wet Suits
Fresh Water Warm Shower Rinse!
Special Note: When booking your reservation, please indicate any additional special needs you may require. We aim to accommodate to make your trip special and memorable. Aloha
Things To Bring
BRING A TOWEL!
Swimwear, cover-up, light jacket or sweater
Special snacks or drinks
Underwater Camera / GO PRO
Gratuity is not included in the price of the tour but tips are greatly appreciated.
About the Boat
New 2016 custom build!
Boat cabin – items stay safe and dry
Head (toilet) with sink
Smooth comfortable ride
Easy entry/exit from the water – no transom to crawl over
Heavy duty ladder with 4 submerged steps – easy to get on the boat
Eco-friendly engines
What's Included
- Light snack, juice, and water provided
- Warm fresh water shower available
- Snorkel gear, fins, mask, flotation devices, and wet suits included
- Accommodations for special needs upon request
- Dedicated to making your trip special and memorable
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
In Kona, our guests are afforded the unique opportunity of participating in a Manta Night Snorkel. The buildup of plankton near the coast facilitates an extraordinary Night Manta Snorkel display that you can witness firsthand. We approach all our tours, including the Manta Night Snorkel, with respect, ensuring we don’t disrupt these peaceful giants in their natural environment. We adhere to the established Manta Ray Tour Operators Guidelines. We consider it an honor to guide you on this journey and it’s a privilege we value. Observing these enormous docile creatures in their natural surroundings is thrilling. The Manta Night Snorkel is a must-do adventure and truly an experience of a lifetime. Mahalo
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- All participants are required to fill out and sign an in water snorkel waiver.
Location
Manta Adventures Inc.
Kealakehe Parkway
Manta Adventures slip number is G-2 and in the far the south side corner of the harbor.
Please park in the available ample parking lot and make your way to your adventure. If you are running late for some unforeseen reason please call us. CHECK IN IS 4:00PM EFFECTIVE 9/15/22.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(722 Ratings)
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Y4295mklaurac
Aug 14, 2024
Awesome--you will get cold! - The best part about this tour in particular is that the captain gets there early and is right there when you are in the water with the mantas. This is essential if you need to get out of the water for any reason. What no one says in any of the reviews is how cold you get just laying there. My very tiny 11 year old had to get out half way through. She was so cold she couldn't zip up her fleece. The captain and crew were amazing about letting her out early. Bring warm clothes for when you get out of the water. Also, Chad (crew) is fabulous--full of energy and information!
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Y9941yknicolec
Aug 8, 2024
Manta Adventures: The Best! - This was one of the coolest things we did on vacation! First off, the crew was fantastic! Safety is their number one priority. They are very knowledgeable, accommodating, very organized and super friendly! The boat was very clean, as well. Seeing the manta rays up close like that was amazing! They are gorgeous creatures! My husband and I took our 17- and 13-year-olds with us. They loved it, as well.
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Trailblazer314925
Jul 26, 2024
A must do. - Out of this world. Loved that they left early to get the prime spot and allowed for an hour of free snorkeling before the main event. Also Chad was the best cruise director. Get close to him for the manta show, he has so much great energy and excitement for the amazing mantas that swim within an inch of your face. Well run operation all around.
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Joyvolution
Jul 23, 2024
Phenomenal Manta Ray experience on an excellent boat with great crew - Just wanted to say we had the most epic Manta Ray swim ever! It couldn’t have been more magnificent - thank you for an experience of a lifetime!
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Kim
Jul 19, 2024
Unforgettable experience! - This was such a wonderful experience that I would highly recommend to anyone. I was a bit nervous at first, but the crew was especially helpful and kind and made sure we were all comfortable. This adventure is one I will always remember. Thank you Chad, Kevin, and Captain Bill!!!
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Passport59094076009
Jul 18, 2024
Book this trip with them!! - Book this trip with them!! Getting there at the specified time was perfect. I recommend bringing a GoPro or a super great waterproof phone case so you’re able to record the whole time. Although just watching and experiencing is amazing as well.
They went over all the guidelines and safety stuff before and during which was nice.
We got to the viewing spot, Before other boats did and were able to snorkel before the big show. Then we got back on the boat, put on our gear and went out on the make shift paddle boards to go see the mantis. This is definitely a hit or miss with seeing the show that you would want to see, but the crew moved us around to make sure we were able to see the big show (which other companies didn’t do) and once we saw the mantis so close to us (like in our face), it was breathtaking.
The crew and the captain were great. I definitely will be doing this tour with them again.
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83pattyc
Jul 16, 2024
Excellent Captain and Crew - From start to finish, this experience was top notch. The Captain and Crew were informative, friendly, and engaging. If you've never been snorkling before, be warned that this experience can be a little bit overwhelming. My 13-year-old daughter had a border-line panic attack and had to be taken back to the boat. However, the Crew was EXCELLENT in calming her down and leading her back to the boat. Otherwise, the rest of the family thuroughly enjoyed the experience, and it's something you should totally do if you enjoy seeing marine wildlife up-close and personal. Also, be sure you hit the bathroom before hand. There's a toilet on board, but it's only for #1.
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262terrih
Jul 5, 2024
Awesome trip with a safety conscious crew! - Our family or 10 people, 3 generations, had an amazing time on our mantaray snorkel trip. It was the highlight of our Hawaiian vacation! The captain and crew are very safety conscious and polite! The were attentive to our kids who were not confident swimmers, which made all of us feel better. I highly recommend Manta Adventures for your night snorkel tour!!
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Cart147
Jul 4, 2024
Best Kona Experience Ever! - Awesome trip with a great crew from Manta Adventures. We had 4 kids (7-15) with us and all of us had an amazing experience. We got to the location with time allowed for snorkeling, had a light snack (fruit snacks and pineapple... might want to bring something additional if you get hungry), then into wet suits and back to the water for the big show. The crew was helpful in making sure everyone was enjoying themselves and comfortable. Would recommend this experience to ANYONE! Worth flying to Kona even if just for this.
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Lisasn7565fn
Jul 6, 2024
Captain Cranky - This was the second time going out to see the mantas but the first time with this company. I’m disappointed about this boat excursion my husband and I went on. The captain had a very bad snappy attitude. It’s clear that he is not a people person. The captain had an attitude gave that off a very negative energy that was felt by the crew and the rest of the guests/passengers. When we were in the water the other boats were having a great time, they were hollering and making noise. Our boat was silent while the captain scrutinized each persons position in the water. He wanted all the guests/passengers to lay their body in the water hold the board in a specific way. The captain snapped at me for coming in too soon to the boat, when I was called to be the next person to get out of the water. Because the captain had a bad attitude I’m giving this review 2 stars.
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