Experience the magic of snorkeling with manta rays in Kona, Hawaii. Avoid the crowds and enjoy an intimate, small-group tour with a maximum of 12 passengers. Learn about Kona’s famous manta rays and witness their graceful ballet beneath you. Book now!
- 78-7130 Kaleiopapa St - Come aboard the Pueo Kai 2, and enjoy a small-group manta ray snorkeling experience with up to 12 passengers. Snorkeling with Kona’s famous manta rays is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that The Travel Channel called “one of the top 10 things to do in your lifetime.”
After a quick 5-minute boat ride, we’ll arrive at the aptly named “Manta Village.”
You’ll enter the water as Kona’s famous manta rays feed on plankton accumulating under our light boards. The manta rays may fly by our light boards as they feast on plankton, and they may even hang around and do “barrel rolls” beneath us, as they come back for more and more plankton. Every night is different.
After 30-45 minutes in the water, depending on sea conditions and manta ray feeding behavior, you will be guided back to the boat.
We see manta rays about 92% of the time. While we expect to see them every night, manta rays are wild animals and they do take nights off from Manta Village about 8% of the time. If this happens, we will offer you a free trip on any available charter. Since our tours typically sell out several days in advance, we recommend you book this tour as early as possible during your stay on Hawaii Island.
- Professional guide
- Wetsuit (optional)
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Local taxes
- Beverages
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
Steer clear of the crowded ‘herd boats’ in Kona and partake in a personal manta ray snorkeling adventure that accommodates no more than 12 people.
We kick off our journey from the Keahou Harbor in South Kona, followed by an breezy 5-minute boat trip to Manta Village, our snorkeling spot.
Your captain and snorkel guide will enlighten you about the famous manta rays of Kona and will talk about our respectful and ethical contact with these serene sea creatures.
Once you’ve dived in, you’ll grasp our illuminated board, with your feet supported by floaties, witnessing the manta rays elegantly dance underneath you. The manta rays feed on plankton which typically congregates at the surface just as the sun sets, and then clusters beneath our lights. This gives you the chance to spend a memorable evening on the water, mesmerized by the sight of manta rays swirling and whirling for your benefit.
Being a Green Listed company, we are very conscientious about our interaction with the manta rays and take great care to ensure we’re not harming the environment.
- Must be able to swim without the assistance of a floatation device.
- A ticket is required for all passengers, regardless of age or whether they are entering the water.
- Maximum weight of 280 pounds per traveler.
- Not recommended for travelers with neck problems.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
