Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Snorkel with Manta Rays

Join our knowledgeable and friendly crew for a night to remember on the world famous Manta Ray Night Snorkel. Take a boat ride in the late afternoon along the Kona coast to the manta viewing site. Slip into the water with your snorkel guide and float above majestic manta rays as they somersault, glide, and pivot in the light below. Manta rays are filter feeders and feed on plankton attracted to light. They have very large mouths, but no sharp teeth. Manta rays do not have tail stingers. This is a thrilling experience for those who seek adventure!

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Night Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Details

Highlights

Boat Trip Along The Kona Coast
Guided Snorkel Session With Manta Rays

Mask, snorkel, fins & underwater light Supplied
Boat Snacks Included

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Tour Description

Join us for an incredible experience only available on the Big Island of Hawaii. Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday we take a trip in the evening, at sunset, down the coast in Kona to snorkel with manta rays.

These majestic creatures eat the plankton that is attracted to the lights we shine in the water. They swim, just inches away in great circles, eating as much as they can. We guarantee that you will see mantas or your next tour is free. This is approximately at 3 hour tour.

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Price & Availability

Snorkelers, Rental Gear Available	$120.00
Drivers, Rental Gear Included	$150.00

Daily.
Snorkelers may also join our Manta Night Dive and Snorkel Trip that runs five nights per week that meets earlier and includes an afternoon and night snorkel session.

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Sample Itinerary

September 1st – March 31st

Meet at the town shop at 5 p.m.
return approximately 8:30-9:30 p.m.

April 1st through August 31st

Meet at the town shop at 5:30 p.m.
Return approximately 9-10 p.m.

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Please Bring

Swimsuit
Towel
Dry clothes
Light jacket or hoodie
Take seasick medication if that’s something you regularly do.

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Cancellation Policy

If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please do so 48 hours or more in advance with no penalty.
If you change or cancel your reservation within 48 hours, you will be charged in full for the trip. Holiday (Christmas) Cancellation Policy: 48 hour cancellation policy.
Changes or cancellations made with less than 48 hours will result in a full charge cancellation fee – no exceptions.

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Guidelines

OBSERVE ONLY	No touching. Resist the urge to “pet” the mantas. This will rub off their protective mucus coating. Do not chase, grab, or try to take a ride on the mantas. This doesn’t benefit the animal in any way.
DIVER POSITION	Divers must stay on or near the sand, rubble or boulder bottom. An open water column is necessary for the mantas to maneuver. Avoid contact with coral, sea urchins, or other marine life. Form a semi-circle with your group.
SNORKELER POSITION	Snorkelers must stay on the surface and keep legs horizontal. Do not dive down into the water column.
LIGHTS	Divers please shine lights up into the water column to attract plankton. Snorkelers please shine lights down.
BUBBLES	Divers try to time your breathing so that you don’t blow bubbles up into the manta if it passes over your head.
TAKING PHOTOS or VIDEO	When taking underwater photos or video, be considerate of people and mantas. Minimize your equipment in the water column and let the mantas come to you.

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Night Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Features

Manta Ray Reefscape

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Night Dive with Manta Ray

Our Manta Guarantee

While we see manta rays on 85% of our tours, we can’t always guarantee their appearance. Mantas are wild animals that come and go on their own terms. (But that’s what makes seeing them so cool in the first place, right?)

If you don’t see any on your night snorkel, we’re happy to let you come again on a different night whenever space is available. Please note that during the busy season, space is minimal. Thankfully, this offer, while non-transferable, doesn’t expire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the snorkel trip last?

The tour lasts about 3.5-4.5 hours, starting at 5 PM in the fall and winter and 5:30 PM in the spring and summer months.
How big do manta rays get?

The species that we encounter off the coast of the Big Island is the reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi), that is known to reach a maximum wingspan of 18 feet!
Will I see manta rays?

We cannot guarantee manta rays as they are wild animals, and their appearance can be unpredictable! We do, however, offer you the opportunity to join us for another manta ray snorkel tour (on a standby basis) if you don’t see them your first time around.
Are the Manta Rays dangerous?

No the Manta Ray’s are friendly and used to divers & snorkelers being in this area.

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