KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings
Overview
Swimming with magical giants as they dance and float right in front of your eyes is a truly magical Kona experience!
Our night manta ray snorkel tours begin departing at 6 p.m. and run until 10 p.m. and last about an hour.
Important note:
-Participants must be experienced swimmers and in good health in order to participate.
-Must have basic snorkeling experience.
-Weight Policy: Anyone 260 and over (not to exceed 320) is required to purchase an additional seat.
What's Included
- Manta Ray Tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Snorkeling (If option is selected)
- Fuel surcharge
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting Location
78-7138 Kaleiopapa Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
If there are no sightings, we do not offer refunds, but we do offer a FREE RERIDE. *If you are purchasing a "NOT SNORKELING" ticket, please be advised that there is no guarantee of seeing manta rays from the boat.
With check-in time, boat travel, and water time: Total time is around 1.2 hours. (25-30 of that is water time).
We operate a smaller boat; a 23 foot RHIB (Zodiac style) boat and take 11 passengers.
Tour duration from departure to return is about 50 minutes in length, which includes 25-30 minutes of water time.
Important note:
-Participants must be experienced swimmers and in good health in order to participate.
-Must have basic snorkeling experience.
-Casual Use Life Jackets are not provided unless 13 years of age and under.
-Weight Policy: Anyone 260 and over (not to exceed 320) is required to purchase an additional seat.
-Wetsuits are optional and available to rent at check-in.
-Please do not bring valuables as we do not have an office and you will need to keep your belongings in your own vehicle.
-Tour times are subject to change.
-Ocean conditions can change without notice; choppy ocean conditions may occur.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All participants must be experienced swimmers and have snorkel experience. Children must be 5 and over to board the boat. Due to the type of boat we operate (RHIB) we are unable to allow service animals on board.
- 25-30 minutes of water time
- 50 minutes includes travel by boat time as well
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(13)Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-85674P1
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