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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure! Small Group

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Kailua-Kona, US
4.8 (120)
Kailua-Kona, US
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Experience the thrill of swimming with majestic manta rays on the Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure! This small group tour, with only up to 13 guests, offers an intimate and personalized experience like no other. With a short 4-minute boat ride, you'll be in the water in no time, accompanied by a captain, swim guide, and lifeguard for your safety. Basic swimming skills and previous snorkeling experience are required, as you'll need to swim a short distance to the snorkel board and climb up a side boat ladder. But the effort is well worth it when you witness these graceful giants gliding through the water right before your eyes. Our expert captains and in-water guides ensure that you get the best viewing possible. Join this family-run business and not only enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but also learn about the importance of caring for our land, ocean, animals, and each other. Gear, including mask and snorkel, is included, but transportation to/from the attraction is not. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 1 hours - 2 hours
  • Suitable for 1-13 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • Self Guided Experience
  • Swimming with gentle manta rays
  • Small group tour for personal attention
  • Experienced guides and lifeguards for safety
  • Boat ride to snorkel destination
  • Floating on the surface with custom light board
  • Gear (mask, snorkel)
  • Wetsuit
  • Transportation to/from attractions

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Introduction

Welcome to the Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure! This unique tour offers an unforgettable experience of snorkeling with the majestic manta rays in the beautiful waters of Kona. With small groups of up to 13 guests and a short 4-minute boat ride, this adventure stands out from the rest. Safety is our top priority, with one captain, a swim guide, and a lifeguard on board to ensure your well-being throughout the tour.

What to Expect?

During this tour, you can anticipate a thrilling encounter with the mesmerizing manta rays. These gentle giants will gracefully swim before your eyes, creating a truly awe-inspiring spectacle. Our expert captains and in-water guides are dedicated to providing you with the best viewing opportunities, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Who is This For?

This tour is suitable for anyone with basic swimming skills and previous snorkeling experience. If you can swim a short distance to our snorkel board and independently climb up a side boat ladder, you are ready to embark on this adventure. Please note that conversational English is necessary to understand verbal instructions and safety briefings. While we strive to accommodate all guests, we do not recommend this tour for individuals who have recently undergone surgery or have mobility/physical restrictions. If you have any concerns, please contact our tour provider for further assistance.

Why Book This?

By choosing the Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure, you are opting for an experience like no other. Our family-run business takes immense pride in sharing the importance of taking care of our land, ocean, animals, and each other. With small group sizes, you can enjoy a more personalized and intimate encounter with these magnificent creatures. Our experienced captains and guides go above and beyond to ensure you have the best possible viewing experience, making this tour truly unforgettable.

Good to Know

When booking this tour, you don't need to worry about bringing your own gear. We provide all the necessary snorkeling equipment, including a mask and snorkel. However, transportation to and from the attraction is not included, so please make appropriate arrangements. Our meeting point is at 78-7138 Kaleiopapa Street, where you can easily spot our "Hawaii Island and Ocean Tours & Kona Snorkel Tours" white van near the Outrigger Hotel or boat launches. Free parking is available along the road, but please avoid parking in the long narrow stalls designated for vehicles with boat trailers. For any specific questions or exceptions, feel free to contact our tour provider.

Reviews

Previous guests have raved about their experiences with the Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure. They have praised the professionalism and expertise of our captains and guides, who made sure every moment was unforgettable. Guests have been mesmerized by the grace and beauty of the manta rays, describing the encounter as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Overall, their satisfaction with the performance of this tour has been exceptional, highlighting the incredible memories and lasting impressions it has left them with.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

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Your Itinerary

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Please arrive on time for the start of your scheduled tour. 40 minutes is allocated to prepare guests before going out on the boat. Short 4 min boat ride to the snorkel destination Snorkel time is 20-30 minutes. Our experienced Captains, swim guides & lifeguards are stationed at the viewing site, with light board, underwater dive lights, & dancing rays anticipating your arrival. All guides are highly knowledgeable, full of interesting facts & lifeguard/CPR certified. 13 persons ensures your safety & extra personal attention as needed. You will float on the surface of the water, snorkeling, while holding on to our custom light board for up to 30 minutes. The light board attracts plankton, and in turn the manta rays enjoy swimming close by in order to scoop up the concentrated accumulation of food in the lights below you. Prescription snorkel masks are NOT available.

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4.8 (120)

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Started off with guy at white van being unfriendly, uncaring, unhelpful. Handed out wrong size wet suit, gave weak instructions, barked out orders but didn’t assist. Trip itself was crowded and when we got to boat, personnel there were more helpful. That said, we barely saw any manta rays. Forced to go in a circle, hold onto the board rope, put floating tube under legs, and sit still for 30 minutes looking thru water, with goggles. All the while trapped around the board. Cannot go back on board or go anywhere else. Lots of boats and boards with people all around holding surf boards by the rope, but very few manta rays. They moved us, which took some time, and then waited 5 minutes. No manta rays. Only a couple we saw earlier. They then ended the tour at 30 minutes. Waited in line to go back in board. Do not recommend the whole event. Even with another tour company. One of the guides from a different tour was also harassing group, tickling individuals in our group. Instead of assisting his group or even our, spent time harassing individuals in our group. So many better ways to spend your time on the island. This would not be mine. We all felt the same. We would never do this again. Recommend avoiding all these tours and go snorkeling at 2-step or near white sands beach. So much more to see in a natural environment without the limitations and harassment. You’ll see a lot more, you’ll be free to move around, the tour guides from other groups won’t bother you, and you won’t be trapped. SO NOT RECOMMEND THIS OR ANH MANTA RAY TOUR GROUP

Footprints550227

Just got back from an amazing snorkel trip to see the manta rays! There were 6 different rays that came to visit. So incredible!! These gentle giants gave us an experience that is unparalleled. Captain Hollis, Shaelee, and Maddy were the greatest of guides. Corny jokes, great tips, and ultimate safety! They know exactly what is going on all the time and make the experience so easy. Mahalo ladies! This company rocks! ♥️

soyunp477

It was so much fun and beautiful to see mackerels and rays swimming near a board. I was afraid to get into night ocean. But the crew were so nice to guide us how to wear wetsuit, hold a board, and get back safely. Thank you all for your help.

Lisa_L

The crew was amazing captain Scott was great he did both are trips this weekend he was amazing the adventures we just amazing would recommend to anyone wanting a one in a life time adventures

george_b

Rays were only inches from us. We could see into their eyes. We had eight of them swarming around us.

Brenda_T

We had an amazing time. We were a group of 7 on senior trip. We had a couple that were nervous and the workers helped them out. Would Recommend going!

Irina_A

Amazing snorkeling experience with breathtaking manta rays! Make sure to wear a wet suit to stay warm, be capable to comfortably swim and snorkel to be able to relax and enjoy this unforgettable experience! The boat ride there and back may be bumpy and splashy, but fun!

Oliver_K

This was one of the most spectacular things we have done. Hunter and Danielle did a wonderful job answering every question and making the event unforgettable! We can only recommend this to everyone!

Hannah_D

We did the 7pm tour and saw 10+ rays doing backflips! It was an amazing experience! The tour started off with fitting wetsuits since it gets cold when you’re floating in the water without much movement for 30+ mins, then we boarded a speedboat. It was my first time on a speedboat and boy was it fast! We had to hold on tightly so we don’t fall. It was a bit of a bumpy ride so beware if you’re prone to seasickness. However, the ride was only 15-20min. Once we arrived at the location, we were given snorkeling equipments, and jumped into the water with a pool noodle so our legs would be floating as well to not bother or harm the rays. A few of us felt a little seasickness while in the water but it wasn’t severe.

Larimee_T

Didn't go exposed to covid. Not sure if I will get a refund. I talked to them and sent message. They did not make it clear if I would get refunded
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2024-06-14 16:00