Night Manta Ray Tour Keauhou Bay

Short Ride to Manta Village

Depart from the convenient Keauhou Bay location for an unforgettable night manta ray snorkeling adventure in Kona’s renowned manta ray sanctuary. This strategic departure point offers quick access to prime manta ray viewing sites while providing easy parking, comfortable facilities, and streamlined check-in for your magical underwater encounter.

Activity Price

99.95 USD

Duration

1-1.5 hours

Age

Ages 7 - 73

Location

Kailua-Kona

Amenities

Modern vessel with easy water access and comfortable amenities
Professional snorkeling equipment and underwater lighting systems

Special Instruction

Keauhou Bay Manta Adventures

Strategic Keauhou Bay Location

Benefit from Keauhou Bay’s prime location with easy access to Kona’s world-famous manta ray sites. This convenient departure point offers ample parking, clean facilities, and quick boat loading for a stress-free start to your adventure. The strategic location means shorter travel time to manta ray sites and more time in the water with these magnificent creatures. Our Keauhou Bay operations provide a professional and organized experience from check-in to return.

Professional Night Snorkeling Experience

Experience Kona’s legendary manta ray encounters with professional-grade equipment and expert guides departing from Keauhou Bay. Our night snorkeling adventure features powerful underwater lighting systems that attract plankton and create the perfect feeding environment for manta rays. Watch these gentle giants perform graceful underwater acrobatics just feet away while floating safely on the surface with professional flotation and lighting equipment.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Enjoy superior comfort with our modern vessels equipped with easy water entry, comfortable seating, and convenient gear storage. The Keauhou Bay departure includes professional changing facilities, gear fitting areas, and streamlined check-in processes. Our experienced crew provides comprehensive safety briefings and equipment instruction, ensuring every guest feels confident and prepared for their manta ray encounter regardless of experience level.

Your Keauhou Bay Manta Tour Includes

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Join Us for an Amazing Kona Manta Ray Encounter

Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours

Why See a Manta?
Manta rays are truly remarkable creatures:

  • Size: Mantas can grow up to 12 feet wide.

  • Grace: They are mesmerizingly graceful, captivating guests with their underwater ballet. With large wings, they perform somersaults and spins.

  • Unique Features: Mantas have large mouths and two attached “paddles” that help them gather plankton, allowing you to see inside the manta and view their gills up close.

Tour Includes:

  • Bright lights to attract the manta rays

  • High-quality masks and snorkels

  • In-water guide and instruction

  • Drinks and snacks

  • Wetsuit and flotation devices (optional)

  • Manta sighting on approximately 80% of our trips

Come experience the magic of swimming with these gentle giants in the waters of Kona!

Pricing:

  • US$99.95Adults (Ages 13-73)

  • US$99.95Ride Along – Adults (No snorkeling privileges)

  • US$79.55Children (Ages 7-12)

Keauhou Bay Departure FAQ

  • Tours depart from the Keauhou Bay boat launch facility, located at 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St, Kailua-Kona. The departure point offers convenient parking, restroom facilities, and easy boat access. Detailed directions and parking information are provided with your booking confirmation.

  • The journey from Keauhou Bay to premier manta ray viewing sites takes approximately 10-15 minutes, allowing more time for manta ray encounters and less time traveling. This convenient location provides quick access to multiple manta ray cleaning stations and feeding areas.

  • Keauhou Bay offers free parking, clean restroom facilities, gear storage areas, and comfortable boarding docks. The facility provides everything needed for a convenient and comfortable departure experience, including covered areas for equipment fitting and safety briefings.

  • Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time for check-in, equipment fitting, and safety briefing. This allows sufficient time for a relaxed preparation process and ensures punctual departure for optimal manta ray viewing conditions.

  • Yes, the Keauhou Bay departure point is very family-friendly with convenient facilities, easy parking, and comfortable boat access. Our tours welcome children (with adult supervision) and provide appropriate safety equipment and instruction for all ages and experience levels.

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