Itinerary
snorkel approx 2- hr 16 passengers max on 32ft Zodiac Manta Boat #1 or 30 passengers on 43ft Zodiac Manta Boat #2 Check-in takes place at the harbor where you will be provided with a wet suit and snorkel gear. Our company DOES NOT charge for wet suits.
Snorkeling
When snorkeling with the Manta Rays you will hold on to a comfortable bar attached to a large surfboard that has 16 bright LED drop lights to attract plankton (Manta Ray Food). This makes it easy to keep our groups safely together as the mantas feed on the plankton underneath us. Your swim guides will keep your board positioned over the manta ray snorkeling area. All snorkel gear is provided.
Hawaii is considered the #1 place in the world to view Mantas. The Manta Rays here in Kailua Kona have become conditioned where to go each night to find an easy meal; feeding on the plankton that is attracted by our underwater lights…which makes locating them easy for us! The Manta Rays wingspan can reach over 20 feet across and weigh upwards of 1,000 pounds. Viewing these creatures is a wonderful experience and one to remember
Stop At:
• Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor, off Highway 19, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
• Garden Eel Cove / Manta Heaven, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Garden Eel Cove / Manta Heaven, Island of Hawaii, HI
See Availability.
74 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Weight restriction: 265 lbs
Please wear a swimsuit
Not wheelchair accessible
Bring a towel
Bring warm clothes to throw on after snorkeling (it can get chilly on the return ride)
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Pregnant women are NOT permitted on this tour.
No children under 5 years of age
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : kimslager
Amazing. Highly recommended. Great staff and amazing to see the Manta Rays so close to you. A must do on the big island
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : Heather_N
This was an amazing experience! Professional crew who knew exactly how to ensure safety and calm nervous participants. The knowledge and protection of the mantas was impressive. Diego, Mitch, Scoot and our captain Trevor were amazing. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : dalec75
We had several of our friends tell us that Snorkeling with Manta Rays was a "must do" when on the Big Island. We're so glad that we did and we agree... "Must Do". Before we headed out my wife was concerned that she might get too cold in the water (she's ALWAYS cold), but the insulated wet suit that was supplied kept her comfortable. We saw lots of Mantas up close. The crew also took videos which they air dropped to me after we returned to the harbor.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Sara_S
The experience of swimming with the mantas was awesome, but the tour company wasn't great. Lots of young (near) kids yelling and not acting professional at all. Boat was also super crowded, which made for crowded water. Definitely do the manta snorkel but pick a different tour company.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : Michael_H
The staff members were all very welcoming and friendly. They helped our family group, including a son with autism who was unwilling to put on a snorkel mask, have a great experience and see several manta rays on our trip. They provided him the support he needed to get to a floating structure where he was able to sit and watch the manta rays without a mask.
They even provided an underwater video of some of the manta ray sightings from that evening to us when we were done. I was very impressed with the staff support to make it fun and accessible for everyone.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : Dana_B
This was an amazing experience. Our guides, Bryce, Mitch, Patrick and Tamae were the best. They made everyone comfortable and the jokes kept us laughing. I think we had seven manta rays around us the whole time. They definitely got up close. Definitely recommend this tour and would love to go again.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : Nichole_C
This was a really enjoyable excursion. The crew was so much fun and the rays were gorgeous. It was a great way to see the coast and be on the water for a couple hours.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28
Posted By : Y7541NDfa
Kona Coral Reef Diving was very polite and helpful. Once you pay, they remain in contact with you via your cell phone. Their staff showed up as planned at the port. My kids were incredibly happy and it was worth every penny. The business also rents Go Pros if you don't have one.
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Posted On : 2024-03-20
Posted By : Makaila_L
Absolutely amazing! Everyone should add Manta ray swimming to their bucket list! We had 8+ mantas swimming around us, it was magical! crew makes you feel comfortable and educates you the whole time. Definitely will do it again!
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Posted On : 2024-03-11
Posted By : Michael_S
Chris and Budda made this one of the most memorable experiences of my life. They briefed us for success, took us out on the water and we saw 11 different manta rays. Once, there were six within sight doing their underwater ballet. The mantas came within 6” of us, but never touching. I’ve been scuba diving for over 10years and this snorkel trip was the single greatest thing I’ve ever experienced in the water.
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Posted On : 2024-02-22
