Manta Ray Snorkeling: Night Time Adventure in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Experience the thrill of manta ray snorkeling at night with Eka Canoe Adventures in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Our small group sizes, cultural touch, and convenient location set us apart from the rest.

Duration: 1 hour

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

78-7130 Kaleiopapa St - You’re about to snorkel with the smartest fish in the ocean, the manta ray, in the only location within the United States! Guests will join us on a brief canoe ride out to the manta ray snorkel site located near the mouth of Keauhou Bay in Kona, Hawai’i. Our safety brief includes instructions on how to use the provided snorkel gear, fitting for a wetsuit top to keep warm in the water, and guidance for the experience. Guests will then be guided into the water by our professional crew and positioned along the perimeter of our Light Board. Float effortlessly with the help of floatation devices while you watch for manta rays. We will position the board for optimal viewing. The powerful lights attract photosynthetic plankton toward the group, and the Manta rays come in search of the plankton!

Please note that for the safety of all guests and team members, all guests getting into the water must know how to swim and climb a short ladder into the canoe unassisted. If a guest is unable to swim, they will be immediately guided back to the boat. Refunds will not be offered for tours that are operated.

Please read this listing thoroughly to ensure this experience is a good fit for you.

What's Included

Floatation devices provided
Wetsuit tops available for warmth
Snorkel equipment, including standard and prescription options, supplied

What's Not Included

Tea and coffee
Snacks
Towels
Private transportation
Crew gratuity
Motion sickness medication

Additional Information

Why opt for Eka? By capping our groups at 12 individuals, we ensure a personalized experience for our guests, easy accountability, and unencumbered movement in the water for optimal manta viewing. Unlike larger groups, we are not confined to our boats. With a short travel time to and from the manta ray site in our 1-hour tour, we can focus more on the important part: swimming with the manta rays!

Eka Canoe Adventures, based in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island, offers a culturally-informed manta ray snorkeling sessions. Our historically accurate Hawaiian double-hulled canoe, Wa’a Kini Kini, promises a unique entry into the waters of the Kona coastline. The manta ray night snorkel has been featured on the Travel Channel as one of the world’s most adrenaline-pumping experiences. You can only have this unforgettable, humbling, and awe-inspiring experience in select places worldwide. Manta ray snorkeling is a memory that will last a lifetime.

Guests must be able to swim and climb a short ladder unassisted
Please remember that these manta rays are completely wild animals. They are not fed or trained. Eka Canoe Adventures cannot guarantee their presence. Even if the manta rays take a night off, our operating costs do not. Because of this, we are unable to offer refunds for tours where manta rays were not seen; only another chance to snorkel with them. This is true for any manta ray snorkel provider in Kona. We greatly appreciate your understanding!
In the unlikely event that we do not spot a manta ray on your tour, our Manta Ray Guarantee will ensure you have another opportunity to come back for another attempt on a different evening or on a future visit to Kona, Hawai’i (pending available seats)
Minimum age allowed onboard is 5 years old
We only collect height and weight during booking to calculate the size of your wetsuit top. There’s no way to simply ask for your shirt size here
Please opt-in to receive text message updates (during booking) regarding this experience. The reminder text message will be sent day-of and include instructions and pictures to help you find parking and the check-in location. We promise not to spam you
Not recommended for those who have recently undergone surgery
Not recommended for those who may have mobility/physical restrictions

Location

78-7130 Kaleiopapa St

Kaleiopapa Street

Navigate to the above address in Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze. Park along Kaleiopapa St. and walk downhill along the road until you come to a small parking lot and a finger pier. Look for a black & yellow Hawaiian canoe on the pier and check in with one of our crew members!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Aug 9, 2024

WOW!!! - Great experience! Incredible! Eka Canoe is a local non profit organization. The staff were SUPER nice and friendly, accommodated minor special needs with no questions asked! The manta experience was great - we saw way more than expected!! Incredible experience where we were just a couple of feet from these beautiful animals in their natural habitat. Duration was perfect!!!