![]() It was a peaceful experience as the creatures glided up, down, round and round. The next half hour we were mesmerized by these animals, which got inches from us, dancing through the water so gracefully as they fed on the plankton. Once in the water, any seasickness motion started to subside and it was only a matter of minutes before the gentle manta rays came out to play, attracted by the blue lights beaming from the platoon we were holding onto. So, the crew got us all briefed, suited-up and in the water fairly quickly. It was at this point when I started to feel the choppy conditions. However, the boat we jumped on was ideal for taking on those bumpy waves and jetting us through the water quickly.Īs the sun started to meet the horizon, we anchored. During the cruise it gave us picture perfect sunset views of the horizon and coastline.Īs I said, it was a windy afternoon and as a result the conditions were choppy. With island vibe music playing in the background and refreshments and snacks served – we zipped along Kona’s waters taking around 20 minutes to get to our spot. Hey, if it’s good enough for Justin Bieber, then it’s good enough for me (he did the same trip a few weeks before). Unlike Fair Wind Cruises, these guys had a cool local and young vibe, and offered a sunset cruise as part of their trip out to the snorkel spot, which is located in Keauhou Bay. ![]() Frustrated by the idea that I might not see the manta rays again, I hit up Hang Loose Boat Tours who were still going out, and I’m very glad I went with them. Recently, I embarked on a snorkel trip off the Kona Coast on the Big Island with Hang Loose Boat Tours.īooked originally with Fair Wind Cruises (who I tried to see the manta rays with a year earlier but didn’t appear), they cancelled last minute due to windy conditions. Getting up and close to these majestic and curious creatures is one experience you won’t forget. We provide your snorkel gear, wetsuits, and noodles/floats – so you stay completely horizontal as you snorkel.Snorkelling with manta rays in Kona has been voted one of the top things to do in Hawaii, and it’s easy to see why! Our night manta ray snorkel tours first depart at 6 p.m. Swimming with magical giants as they dance and float right in front of your eyes is a truly magical Kona experience! We keep our night snorkel tour groups small and limited to six for your comfort and enjoyment and to ensure the safety and well-being of our rays. Your guide on your Big Island manta ray night snorkel tour is informative and entertaining, ready to answer your questions about our Hawaiian manta rays or just about Hawaii in general. Many of our manta rays we see on our night snorkel aren’t afraid to get close to us and you might enjoy a nice face-to-face introduction with these gentle giants. The light attracts plankton which then attracts our manta rays for dinner time! We peacefully float above the action, watching our mantas swoop in search of food and playfully execute some barrel rolls. ![]() Looking to snorkel with manta rays in Kona, Hawaii? This is the right tour for you! Come aboard with My Kona Adventures and chase the setting sun as we make our way toward our site for our Manta Ray Night Snorkel excursion.Īfter a quick boat ride to our destination, we get out in the water and project light down into the dark waters.
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