Mark an item off your bucket list and join us for an incredible encounter with the Kona Manta Rays at night. This world famous dive / snorkel trip has been featured on numerous Travel, National Geographic and Discovery Channel programs.

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. These gentle giants can grow up to 16 feet in length and weigh up to 1600 pounds, but they have nothing that bites or stings, making this the safest large animal encounter in the world. Groups of Manta Rays converge nightly off of Keahole Bay to feed on the smorgasbord of phytoplankton that appear to soak up the glow given off by underwater dive lights.

Enjoy a scenic sunset boat ride along the Kona coast to the manta location. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will instruct you on how to encounter these amazing creatures so we can protect the mantas and their habitat. In a water depth of about 30-40 feet, both snorkelers and certified scuba divers are able to safely view the incredible performance by the manta rays. Mantas "Lefty," "Koie," "Blain," "Big Bertha," "Darth Ray-dar," and more put on a show for you.

Requirements

• Minimum diving age is 12 years old
• Minimum snorkeling age is 6 years old
• For safety, weight limit for snorkelers and divers is 280lb
• Guests age 17 and Under must be accompanied by an Adult
• All guests must be able to swim 50 yards unassisted

Other Information

• No experience necessary to Snorkel
• Certified Scuba Divers only
• Fun for the whole family
• Ride-alongs welcome
• Seating in either sun or shade areas
• Toilet on board
• Oversize swim platform and fresh hot water shower
• Top quality snorkel gear / flotation devices included
• Top quality dive gear available for rental (BCD / Regulator / Full Wetsuit)
• Fresh fruit, snacks, ice water, and hot cocoa provided
• Friendly, knowledgeable and professional PADI dive staff
• Departs from Honokohau Marina, boat check–in is 30 minutes prior to departure
• Bring towel, underwater camera, diver certification card (if certified diver)

Dive Gear Rentals

• Full Gear (3MM full wetsuit, BDC with dive computer, & regulator) - $25
• Wetsuit Only - $10
• Regulator Only - $10
• BCD Only - $10

*Tank, weights, and dive light included; mask and fins available on board
**Full Scuba gear rental includes: 3MM full wetsuit, BDC, & regulator with dive computer