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Embark on a Thrilling Manta Ray Snorkeling Tour on the Big Island!
Join us for an EcoAdventure you will remember for a lifetime! This world-famous Kona dive/snorkel trip has been featured in numerous Travel, National Geographic, and Discovery Channel Documentaries. Making it the #1 activity to do on the big island. The Hawaiian Kona Coast is home to over 240 resident Manta Rays and each has been identified and named. Much like a fingerprint is unique to each human, Manta Rays have distinguishing black and white markings on their underside that are used to identify them nightly. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will instruct you on how to encounter these amazing creatures so we can protect the mantas and their habitat.
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ALL GUESTS
- Due to safety regulations, the weight limit is 280 lbs.
- Everyone must be able to swim 50 yards unassisted, (without a floatation device).
- For the safety of our guests and crew members, all participants must be able to speak English or have a translator with them at all times.
ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
- Prior to and during our EcoAdventures is prohibited.
CHECK-IN TIME
- PLEASE ARRIVE SHARPLY AT THE CHECK-IN TIME STATED IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Guests arriving LATER THAN 5 minutes after the check-in time will be forfeited and not refunded.
CERTIFIED DIVERS
- All divers must have an open water certification or above.
- Depth of the dive site ranges from 35 to 53 ft.
- Diving is not allowed for ages 10-11 and “scuba divers”.
17 YEARS & UNDER
- Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
- Snorkeling is not recommended for 5 years and under.
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- EcoAdventure offered nightly
- Check-in time changes month to month to
match the sunset - 3-hour duration
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- Arrive with a swimsuit under street clothes
- Towel & jacket
- Underwater camera
- Divers: Certification cards
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Open Water Certified Divers
(15 years and older must be ow certified)- full wetsuit
- 1 TANK, WEIGHTS, & dive torch
- sunset cruise
- snacks & refreshments
JR Open Water Certified Divers
(12-14 years old restricted to 60ft)- stunning view of the Kona coast
- snacks & refreshments
- sunset cruise
Snorkelers
(17 years & under must be with a parent/guardian at all times)
- sunset cruise
- snorkeling gear & wetsuit shorty
- snacks & refreshments
Ride Alongs
(For individuals who want to enjoy the boat ride and do not want to enter the water. Chances of viewing the rays from the boat are rare)
- sunset cruise
- snacks & refreshments
Private Charter
(1 to 6 guests. Enjoy the whole boat to yourselves for a stunning sunset cruise and private guided manta snorkel)
- private charter
- sunset cruise
- snorkeling with the manta rays
- wetsuit shorties & all snorkel gear
- snacks & refreshments
EXPERIENCE A GLIMPSE OF OUR MANTA RAY NIGHT DIVE & SNORKEL ECOADVENTURE CHARTER!
ATTENTION DIVERS!
Please be sure you have at least 18 hours after diving before flying or going above 2000 feet elevation. This includes traveling to Mauna Kea, Saddle Rd., Volcano Natl. Park, driving to HILO, helicopter tours, & flights). Going to high altitude/elevation after diving is unsafe due to the risk of decompression illness. Returning to Hilo after a manta ray night dive is NOT possible on the same night.
CHARTER HIGHLIGHTS
CHECK-IN TIME IS 8:30AM AT THE HONOKOHAU HARBOR
________________________________________________At our boat the Manta, you will meet our friendly and professional dive crew, gear up, and head out for an amazing day of 2 tank dives at 2 different dive sites!
ENJOY A LOVELY CRUISE ALONG THE KONA COAST
________________________________________________Once we leave the Honokohau Harbor, we’ll take a 30-minute boat ride over the manta site. During this time crew members are more than happy to answer any questions and provide snacks and refreshments
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ANIMALS & THEIR HABITAT
________________________________________________Witness an incredible sunset on the water as our crew leads a Manta Briefing. These gentle giants can grow up to 16 ft in length & weigh up to 1600 lbs, they have nothing that bites or stings, making this the safest large animal encounter in the world.
GET YOUR CAMERAS READY TO TAKE GREAT FOOTAGE!
________________________________________________You won’t want to miss the opportunity to capture fantastic footage of the mantas rays! In addition, to bring towels and jackets, don’t forget your underwater camera! Or rent a GoPro Hero 7 from us!
INCREDIBLE RAYS GLIDING ALONG THE COVE
________________________________________________Groups of Manta Rays converge nightly off of Makako Bay (Garden Eel Cove), to feed on the Phytoplankton & Zooplankton that appear to soak up the glow given off by underwater dive lights. This dive will be the highlight of your trip!
UP CLOSE EXPERIENCE WITH THE WORLD FAMOUS MANTA RAYS
________________________________________________Both snorkelers and certified Scuba divers are able to safely view the incredible performance by the gentle giants of the sea! We are in the water for about 45 minutes to an hour.
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