Kailua-Kona Trip Overview
The manta ray night snorkel was voted “one of the top 10 things to do in your life” by the Travel Channel! Experience the Kona manta ray snorkel yourself and see what all the fuss is about. You’ll journey only five minutes off the Big Island’s west coast to reach the snorkeling site. As the vessel’s diving lights shine through the crystal-clear water, these gentle giants arrive to feed on plankton. This is an event for those who are 7 years of age and up, and have had previous snorkeling experience and are confident swimming in the dark.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Kailua-Kona, United States
Trip Category: Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours >> Night Cruises
Explore Kailua-Kona Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
The manta ray night snorkel was voted “one of the top 10 things to do in your life” by the Travel Channel! Experience the Kona manta ray snorkel yourself and see what all the fuss is about. You’ll journey only five minutes off the Big Island’s west coast to reach the snorkeling site. As the vessel’s diving lights shine through the crystal-clear water, these gentle giants arrive to feed on plankton. This is an event for those who are 7 years of age and up, and have had previous snorkeling experience and are confident swimming in the dark.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides, 78-7130 Kaleiopapa St, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740-2527
Although you are able to view mantas during daylight hours, they feed most actively at night when many plankton rises towards the water’s surface. By using dive lights that are safe for the mantas, you’ll be able to attract and get close to the mantas.
Unlike sting rays, mantas are very gentle and don’t have teeth, stingers or barbs. These big and beautiful animals are truly amazing, boasting wingspans that can exceed 15 feet (4.5 meters) in width! They are completely safe to be around, so hop aboard for the aquatic experience of a lifetime!
