The floatation board is equipped with lights that will illuminate your photos. Don’t forget to pack an underwater camera! Just be sure to turn the flash off. Wet suits, snorkel gear, and floatation are all provided on this tour.The Maheli-Heli also features a heavy-duty ladder with four submerged steps to make entering and exiting the water much more manageable, especially after dark. The absence of heavy exhaust fumes helps with seasickness. Here you’ll have some time to enjoy a classic Kona sunset before getting in the water.ĭesigned with comfort in mind, the Maheli-Heli is outfitted with eco-friendly engines that release a minimal amount of exhaust. This tour takes a leisurely cruise up the Kona coast before reaching the famous Manta Ray Village. Captains Bill and Dan have been traversing the seas around Kona and leading manta tours for twenty years. Keep in mind, that the Hoku Nui is a “shoe-less boat,” so wear slippers or sandals to the dock that are easy to remove.Īboard the 36′ Maheli-Heli, you can trust you’re in good hands.This tour runs for two hours, and you can look forward to yummy snacks and non-alcoholic beverages after your snorkel.Tickets are available at a discounted price. If you or someone in your party aren’t keen on snorkeling, there is room for “ride-along” guests.From there, you’ll be guided onto the “manta flotation device” and spend 45 minutes in the water watching the rays do their thing. Once you reach the village, the friendly crew aboard the Hoku Nui will give you an informative and interesting rundown on all things manta. This tour visits “Manta Ray Village” near Keauhou Bay. Children 5 and up are welcome aboard this tour.Ĭlimb aboard the beautiful 50′ catamaran, ‘Hoku Nui,’ for an unforgettable manta experience. If you’re traveling with adventurous little ones, you came to the right place.If no mantas are seen on your tour, you may rebook again free of charge. While the success rate for spotting mantas on this tour is high, the rays are wild animals, and their presence isn’t always promised. This excursion comes with a free manta guarantee.This tour departs twice nightly, once at 5:15 and again at 7:45. You’ll have 30-45 minutes of swim time to marvel at the elegant manta ray dance. The light attracts phytoplankton, the rays’ primary food source, which in turn attracts the rays. Once you arrive, you’ll descend into the warm water and surround a custom-built floatation board outfitted with high-powered lights. Where you end up depends on where the best manta activity was spotted the night before. The 28′ raft dubbed the “Orca” visits one of two popular manta ray sighting areas, Garden Eel Cove, or offshore the Kona Sheraton Resort & Spa- about a 45-minute ride from the harbor. Sunset And Manta Ray Snorkel Combo – Best Valueĭeparting from Honokohau Harbor twice nightly, this two-hour tour heads into the heart of manta territory.Late Night Manta Snorkel – For Experienced Snorkelers.Manta Ray Night Snorkel – Experienced Crew.“Manta Ray Village” Snorkel – Luxurious Boat.2 Hour Manta Ray Swim – Family Friendly.Sterilized non contact snorkel mouthpieces available for purchase. You can enjoy the experience along with your family and friends. If you have NO swimming or in water experience book as an OBSERVER. This once in a life time adventure await’s you and yours. The Travel Channel says, “It’s one of the top ten things to do in your lifetime.” We agree wholeheartedly and there is no better place to book this adventure than here with Manta Adventures. You will enjoy a comfortable sunset cruise up the Kona coast on our brand new boat, the Maheli-Heli as we head towards the world famous Manta Ray Village. (includes $5 fuel surcharge added 11-23-2021)Īs an added bonus we may fish on the way to the manta site! Manta Ray Night Snorkel tours run 7 days a week
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