- Ages 6+
- 4.5 hours
Experience the thrill of scuba diving in Kona! Dive into vibrant underwater worlds and create unforgettable memories with us!
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DIVE INTO THE MAGIC OF THE HAWAIIAN KONA COAST
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 35-40 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.
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- 17 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times, (all must be 6 years and older to snorkel)
- Due to safety regulations, the weight limit for divers & snorkelers is 280 lbs
- All must know how to swim and be able to swim 50 yards unassisted
- All guests participating as snorkelers must know how to use snorkel and mask
- Fun for the whole family
- Ride-alongs welcome
- Seating in either sun or shade areas, and large swim platform
- Fresh hot water showers and marine head onboard
- For snorkelers: top quality shorty wetsuits and snorkel gear, included
- Top quality dive gear available for rental (BCD / Regulator)
- Snacks, soft drinks, and ice water provided
- Friendly, knowledgeable and professional crew
- Departs from Honokohau Marina
- 3 hours duration (departure times vary by sunset)
- 85% chance of seeing manta rays
- Bring towels, jacket or cover-up, and underwater camera
ENJOY A SNEAK PEEK 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.