MANTA RAY NIGHT SNORKEL PLUS

However, your tour boat could be the only one out on the waters, so it won’t be crowded at all. There are only a few tours that come here because the manta rays don’t frequent here as often. Kohala Coast – up by Waikoloa out of Kawaihae Harbor is the third spot for snorkeling with manta rays. The chances of seeing manta rays in this area are a little less than Keauhou Bay, but still good and you’ll likely see more at one time. These tours depart from Honokohau Harbor and it takes about X minutes to boat over to the snorkel spot. Garden Eel Cove – known as Manta Heaven, is located next to the airport. The boat ride from Keauhou Harbor to the manta ray viewing area is only 5-min away, if that. Keauhou Bay – known as Manta Village, this is the most popular area for manta ray night snorkel tours because it has the highest success rate of having sightings. There are 3 areas in the Kona area where you can snorkel with manta rays. They are not to be confused with stingrays whose tail can whip you with spines that inject you with venom. Manta rays are filter fish they only eat plankton so don’t have teeth, stings, poison, etc. These friendly, Kona ocean giants can reach up to 12-18 feet wide and weigh up to 3,000 pounds, but don’t let their size scare you.

Yes! Snorkeling with manta rays in Kona is safe! In fact, manta rays are one of the safest giant oceanic animals to snorkel with.

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Upon entrance to the water you will be amazed at the unbelievable clarity of the ocean in this area. You will then enter the crystal clear blue waters of the Kona Coast in 15 to 20 feet of water depending on tide level. It is 0.2 tenths of a mile to the southern point of Keauhou Bay. Our guides will guide you with Kayaks on this Kona Manta Ray Tour along the shore to our snorkeling spot in the dark of night. You will be given a safety and equipment orientation then the fun will begin. Upon check in you will be outfitted with all the equipment that you will need to be safe for the evening. near the Keauhou Bay Sheraton Resort (78-7138 Kaleiopapa St. We check you in at Keauhou Bay Boat Ramps on Kaleiopapa St. We offer this based on weather and water conditions. This tour is one of our more popular amongst the adventurous visitors that visit our outfit. Let our guides take you to one of the most popular places to see the Manta in Kona. This experience has been featured in every dive and visitor publication that promotes the Kona Coast. The Big Island is one of the only places in the world that you can experience the Manta's in this most unique and safe environment. Here on the Big Island you can experience one of the most memorable ocean activities of your life.

MANTA RAY NIGHT SNORKEL PLUS

Plus tax and feesĪs synonymous as the Kona Nightingales (Donkey's) are to Kona, so are the Manta.

Manta Ray Night Tour $89 - $69.00 per person with Coupon. One of a Kind Night Time Kona Manta Ray Kayak Tours with Aloha Kayak Co.

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