Scuba Diving and Snorkeling with Manta Rays at Night!
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Meeting Point: 74-381 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Cancellations: 48 hours prior to the tour
Age: 3 – 90
Group Size: 18
Accessibility: Not applicable
Activity Details:
Dive and snorkel with Kona’s majestic Manta Rays for an unforgettable vacation highlight. This world-renowned experience in the Hawaiian Islands is often described as surreal and ranks among the top ten dives globally.
The experience takes place in a serene and sheltered bay with calm waters, ideal for underwater exploration. The dive boats anchor in a sandy area at a depth of about 30 feet. Divers settle on the sandy bottom while snorkelers float above, providing a unique perspective.
What makes this experience extraordinary is the concentration of plankton in the area, attracted by the glowing lights. This plankton attracts the Manta Rays, whose wingspans can reach an impressive 15 feet and weigh over 1,000 pounds. These graceful giants glide amidst divers and snorkelers, performing somersaults as they feed on the plankton, offering an awe-inspiring spectacle.
Whether you observe from the sandy bottom or from above, the proximity to these gentle giants ensures an unforgettable encounter in the mesmerizing underwater world.
What’s Included:
Snorkel equipment
Wetsuits
Scuba equipment rental
Snacks (chips, nuts, cookies, and rice krispy treats)
Assortment of soft beverages, sparkling water, and bottled water
What’s Not Included:
Towels
Itinerary:
5:30 PM: Check-in time, where wetsuits, equipment, and safety briefings are provided
6:00 PM: Departure time. Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the coastline, looking for dolphins, whales, and rainbows!
6:25 PM: Arrive at the Manta site at Garden Eel Cove, relax with snacks and drinks, and gather for an educational briefing from our captain about manta rays.
6:45 PM: Snorkel/Dive briefing during sunset. Learn how to snorkel with mantas using lightboards and dive lights. We also assist novice snorkelers in using a mask and snorkel.
7:00 PM: Enter the water with wetsuits and equipment to witness the manta rays!
7:45 PM: Return to the boat for a hot water shower, snacks, and drinks.
8:05 PM: Return to the harbor.
Highlights:
Over 30 years of experience with a certified crew: Our long-term captain and crew are certified lifeguards through the American Lifeguard Association and Emergency First Responders through the Red Cross.
Safety and comfort: Our USCG certified 38ft vessel is equipped with all federally required safety equipment and procedures. We prioritize safety, and fun is our passion.
Boat features: The boat has a hot freshwater shower, restroom, and large swim step and boat ladder, making it easy and enjoyable to get in and out of the water.
This unforgettable adventure offers the perfect combination of excitement and safety, allowing you to get up close with Kona’s stunning Manta Rays!
