There are hundreds of manta rays that call the waters off Kona home year-round. All the necessary gear for viewing the rays will be provided. This tour is open to anyone over the age of five with adequate swimming skills. An experienced guide will accompany you as you hang on to the boat, float, and watch the spectacular manta ray ballet. Once the rays are spotted, guests climb into the warm Hawaiian waters and surround a custom-built snorkel boat equipped with bright lights. Departing from Honokohau Harbor, this two-hour tour heads just offshore to find the best location for manta ray viewing. See Transportation Tab for Directions.This nighttime tour brings adventurous individuals closer to one of the ocean’s most graceful giants: the manta ray. Location: Departs from Honokohau Marina Slip C-1. For the safety of our guests and crew members, all of the participants for this activity must be able to speak English or have a translator with them at all times.In the event of inclement weather or high surf conditions a scheduled adventure may have to be rescheduled via your contact phone number.If needed, we will contact you and offer rebooking for a later date. All charters must have 4 or more guests booked to go out.If you answer yes to any question, you must have a signed physician's release. Divers 65 years and older complete Padi medical Form prior to dive charter.If Snorkeling/Diving - Must be able to swim and climb boat ladder to exit the water. Snorkeling not recommended for 6 & under, 17 & under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.All guests must be able to swim 50 yards unassisted.Diver must be certified and provide proof of certification.Due to safety regulations, the weight limit for divers & snorkelers is 280 lbs.
#MANTA RAY DIVE KONA PROFESSIONAL#
Oversize swim platform and fresh hot water showers.Tank, weights, and dive light included mask and fins available on board!.85% chance of seeing Ray of come again free!.In a water depth of about 30-40 feet, both snorkelers and certified SCUBA divers are able to safely view the incredible performance by the manta rays!
#MANTA RAY DIVE KONA HOW TO#
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will instruct you on how to encounter these amazing creatures so we can protect the mantas and their habitat. Groups of Manta Rays converge nightly off of Makako Bay (Garden Eel Cove), to feed on the Phytoplankton & Zooplankton that appear to soak up the glow given off by underwater dive lights.Įnjoy a scenic sunset boat ride along the Kona coast to the manta location. These gentle giants can grow up to 16 feet in length and weigh up to 1600 pounds, but they have nothing that bites or stings, making this the safest large animal encounter in the world. Much like a fingerprint is unique to each human, Manta Rays have distinguishing black and white markings on their underside that are used to identify them nightly. The Hawaiian Kona Coast is home to over 240 resident Manta Rays and each has been identified and named. This world famous dive/snorkel trip has been featured on numerous Travel, National Geographic and Discovery Channel programs! Mark an item off your bucket list and join us for the Manta Ray Night Dive & Snorkel EcoAdventure charter!Īn incredible encounter with the Kona Manta Rays at night.
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