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duration: 50 miunutes
meeting_point: Keauhou Harbor
min_age: 7
max_age: 70
pricing: Person $125
Private Charter $1299
description: Have a magical experience snorkeling with manta rays at night in Kona Hawaii!
Manta Magic is a once-in-a-lifetime, bucket list experience. This adventure should definitely be in your top 10 list of lifetime activities - it's that incredible!
We are proud to be a Green Listed Activity Provider, verified by the Manta Ray Advocates of Hawaii!
Despite being related to some fierce predatory fish and dangerous stingrays, manta rays are gentle giants with no teeth or barbs on their tails. Manta rays do not have a single bone in their body!
Because manta rays are mostly cartilage and muscle, manta rays are very heavy, strong animals. manta rays grow quite large, ranging from 6 feet across and 600 pounds (~ 1.5 meters and ~ 272 kilos) all the way up to 16 feet and 1600 pounds (~ 5 meters and ~726 kilos).
what_is_included: - Snorkel and mask
Warm sweater or coverup (getting out of the water at night can be cold, even in Hawaii)
itinerary: Once we arrive at the manta ray site, your swim guide will tell you more about the manta ray snorkel experience. A light board is set up in the water for you to hang on to while snorkeling. The light board attracts plankton, which in turn attract the manta rays. And, then... the magical experience begins. The manta rays have learned that the light boards in the water mean food, and the Manta rays will swoop within inches of your face as you lay flat at the sea surface.
You will enjoy the manta ray ballet in the water below you for up to 40 minutes as the Manta rays enjoy their plankton buffet.
After your Manta Magic experience, the Pueo Kai will head back to harbor under the light of the stars and the moon. Be sure to gaze upward, as you may glimpse the Milky Way on a clear night.
check_in_details: Please arrive 30 minutes before your departure time for check-in at Keauhou Harbor, located at 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St., Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740
disclaimers: Must have a minimum of 6 total passengers for this tour to go out.
Your Manta Magic snorkeling tour reservation is confirmed, and we’re excited to see you soon! In the meantime, please read the information below and call us at 808-209-9680 if we can help with anything.
Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour’s departure time. We’ll meet you at our white van with “Hawaii Oceanic” printed on the sides, and white lights on top. The van will be parked along the street by the Outrigger Hotel Sign. If you passed the Outrigger Hotel Sign you drove too far. We will check you in, provide a wetsuit (optional), and deliver a quick safety briefing prior to boarding the vessel.
The Keauhou Harbor is on Kaleiopapa St in Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. View the Google map for precise directions --> https://goo.gl/maps/x2wbjTuDGqXcWkUr5
Please note that our tours typically leave on time. If you are going to be late, please call us.
We recommend wearing your swimsuit to the harbor, and bringing a towel and light cover-up or jacket.
You may bring your own waterproof camera, or you can rent a GoPro from us. If you would like to rent a GoPro, please call us to reserve one for your tour.
Our boat is fully equipped with quality snorkeling gear and fins for you. If you have your own gear, you're welcome to bring it.
If you get motion sickness, we recommend taking an over-the-counter medication such as non-drowsy Bo-nine. Many guests also find relief from using the wristbands that apply pressure to your wrists.
Our staff appreciates tips from happy customers, and will gladly accept cash, venmo, paypal, and other popular payment methods.
Kona’s ocean waters are typically calm, but we are sometimes forced to reschedule tours due to unsafe conditions. If high winds or surf are forecasted for the day of your tour, please have your phone available in case we need to contact you. Any cancellations due to weather will be issued a trip on another tour, or a full refund.
