Whale watching kona, big island hawaii the humpback whales come from alaska to hawaii during the winter months to calve and mate. Our certified padi instructorsdive masters will guide you through two dives at two different sites. Sharing information about this still mysterious ocean creature. When taking underwater photos or video, be considerate of people and mantas. Manta ray snorkel tour in kailua kona sea paradise. Come up from your dive to enjoy a beautiful hawaiian sunset, relax and have a bite to eat. As synonymous as the kona nightingales donkeys are to kona, so are the manta. Soak in the sun and watch the ocean flow by you as you gaze through the net into the deep blue. Experience our famous manta ray night dive for an unforgettable encounter during two dives.
There were only 16 divers and snorkelers on our boat so it was a small group compared to other charters that we saw in the cove. There are several boat tour companies that take people out to these prime spots where the manta rays can be observed. We offer snorkel tours to kealakekua bay, south kona and manta village, which are located off the big island of hawaii. Our kona manta night snorkel has a trip advisor five star rating and not to be missed. Manta ray night dive kona dive or snorkel kona honu divers. Take a boat ride in the late afternoon along the kona coast to the manta viewing site. Onboard a recreated historically accurate 40 ft hawaiian doublehulled sailing canoe, waa kini kini, your experienced crew shares generations of knowledge in an old hawaiian way, story telling.
Located in kailuakona, on the big island of hawaii. You will be able to snorkel and get close to these graceful animals. Re book for free if you do not see a manta ray on your tour. Its a lifetime opportunity to see up close manta rays feeding and interacting with other ocean creatures under the neon lights. Manta adventures kona, hawaii is at manta adventures kona, hawaii. You will board the honu one at the honokohau harbor and cruise north along the coast up to garden eel cove in makako bay. Take off from honokohau harbor on an evening manta ray snorkel as the captain, an expert in marine sciences, explains all the details about these graceful creatures of the deep. Each year, thousands of tourists visiting the big island seek a manta ray experience and hopefully passively interact with the manta rays without altering their natural behavior. Get ready for inspirational stories, videos, and pictures.
Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. The companys manta ray night snorkel tour departs daily from keauhou bay on board the 50foot catamaran, hokuhele. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. J oin our knowledgeable and friendly crew for a night to remember on the world famous manta ray night snorkel. The humpback whales come from alaska to hawaii during the winter months to calve and mate. These are fullyguided tours and all instruction and. Night kona manta ray snorkel even cooler than you think. Here on the big island you can experience one of the most memorable ocean activities of your life. Perhaps not as well known as a whale watch or the popular dolphin swim, kamanu charters offers a night kona manta ray snorkel off the coast of the big island. Hang loose boat tours hawaii boat tours adventures of a. Manta ray dives of hawaii gave us a thrilling experience during the manta ray night snorkel adventure. First, explore the reef and visit the colossal colony of swaying garden eels as the sun begins to fade. Many tour operators stay aware of the best places to see manta rays and take you to those exact spots.
The manta ray night snorkel was voted one of the top 10 things to do in your life by the travel channel. We provide your snorkel gear, wetsuits, and noodlesfloats so you stay completely horizontal as you snorkel. Hop on a boat and jump in the ocean off the big islands west coast for a onceinalifetime chance to snorkel with hawaiis friendly manta rays at night. Emmy and bob are the owners of these beautiful luxury private homes in kona, hawaii. Manta ray night snorkel hawaii tours and activities. The success rate at manta heaven is a bit lower than that at the manta village. Thank you again to the whole team of manta ray bay resort and yap divers. This is why its advised to book your manta ray diving tours or snorkeling tours early in your hawaii getaway. This world famous divesnorkel trip has been featured on numerous travel, national geographic and discovery channel programs. Swimming with manta rays is often the highlight of visitors trips to hawaii. Float above divers and bubbles while giant manta rays swim gracefully below you. Shortly after that, manta ray village quickly became known worldwide as a rare location where people could easily view manta rays in the wild.
This is necessary to protect the manta rays and we urge you to choose a tour provider that follows these standards. Manta ray tour guide and operators, kona hawaii home facebook. Manta ray night snorkeling tours are only offered on hawaiis big island, just off the kona coast. Its a lifetime opportunity to see up close giant manta rays feeding and interacting with other ocean creatures under the neon lights. The food on the ship mnuw, as well as the homebrewed beer are excellent. Its an opportunity of a lifetime to see manta rays feeding and interacting with other ocean creatures under the neon lights. The two most popular manta ray sighting spots near kona have interesting nicknames, manta heaven and manta village. Eka canoe adventures is the most unique way to experience hawaiian waters along the kona coastline. This beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath ocean front home is one. Where is the best manta ray night snorkel tour in kona, hawaii in 2017. July 24, 2017 kailuakona, hi mahalo to herebebarr travel vlogs for doing a cool video on our manta ray night snorkel.
Relax in the shaded open air cabin area and talk story with the. Kona honu divers were a professional but fun charter that we chose for the night manta ray snorkel trip. Whale watching tour best dolphin snorkel tours hawaii manta ray. After dark, spotlights are placed into the water to attract manta rays. As the vessels diving lights shine through the crystalclear water, these gentle giants arrive to feed on. Swimming with the manta rays is possible both while snorkeling and while diving. Kona diving company is a familyownedandoperated full service dive center in beautiful kailuakona, hawaii.
Kona manta ray ray snorkeling trip with jacks diving locker. You will enjoy a comfortable sunset cruise up the kona coast on our. We guarantee manta ray sighting or your next trip is on us. Manta ray tours your hawaii ocean adventure begins here. Kona manta rays manta ray night snorkel swim with mantas. An incredible encounter with the kona manta rays at night. Come aboard to experience the best scuba diving ecoadventure charter in hawaii and enjoy a personal approach to diving the crystal clear turquoise waters off the kona coast on the big island of hawaii. The professional crew made for a most enjoyable and safe trip for all. Minimize your equipment in the water column and let the mantas come to you. Emmy and bob are the owners of these luxury hawaii vacation rental homes in kona. The manta ray night dive and snorkel is an exhilarating experience that is unique to the kona coast and one of the top night dives and snorkels in the world. Book a privatecustom tour with us and the whole group can comfortably enjoy a day on the water.
Memories of your night kona manta ray snorkel are some youll treasure forever. Click here to view location 7878 kaleiopapa street kailuakona, hi 96740 7878 kaleiopapa street kailuakona, hi 96740. Where is the best manta ray night snorkel tour in kona, hawaii in. Manta ray night snorkel, manta ray kona, hawaii, manta rays. Unfortunately, the kona surf hotel shut down in 2002 along with the floodlights, which led to the disappearance of plankton and ultimately, the mantas. We offer the unique experience of discovering the big island of hawaii while riding our fun and fast boat.
Come aboard with my kona adventures and chase the setting sun as we make our way toward our site for our kona manta ray night snorkel excursion. Night snorkeling with manta rays in kona, hawaii you. Kona is the only location on the planet where you can get in the water at night and have over a 90% chance of encountering these gentle giants. Ocean encounters manta ray night snorkel hawaii discount.
Liquid hawaii is proud to be a manta ray green listed activity provider for the manta ray night snorkel. Join us for a memorable and magical moment as we watch the sunset off the horizon before a night snorkel with beautiful manta rays gracefully gliding. Reviewed again in 20 by manta tour operators dive and snorkel operators. We set out with manta adventures to try it out and it was an unforgettable experience you need to try. Manta ray night snorkel tour in kailua kona sea paradise. Checkin takes place at sea paradise headquarters located up the road at keauhou shopping center.
Once you have met the gentle giants or have been touched by them in any way, you will always appreciate their grace and beauty. Did you know you can snorkel with manta rays in kona on the big island of hawaii. These guidelines were first established in 1993 by manta dive operators in kona, hawaii. The local economy in kona benefits from their wellbeing.
This 2014 modern 24 passenger luxury catamaran is designed for open oceans conditions that will allow our passengers to sit back, relax and enjoy breathtaking views of the beautiful island of hawaii. If this happens it is standard practice for the tour operators to either rebook you. Apr 20, 2020 manta ray night snorkel tours run 7 days a week. Kona is the only location on the planet where you can get in the water at night and have over a 90% chance of encountering these gentle. If no mantas are seen on a manta ray charter, big island divers will offer either a 50% discount to guests for a guaranteed seat on another manta charter, or a 100% discount on standby availability seats for another onetank manta charter. The famous manta ray night dive in kona is widely regarded as one of the most memorable. Check in for moonlit manta, our second trip, is at 7.
All dives are led by one of our fantastic team of instructors, providing a personal guided tour of konas best sites, and ensuring you get the most out of every dive. Manta ray tour guide and operators, kona hawaii home. Sea quests point of departure is just a few minutes boat ride from the big islands most successful and consistent manta ray viewing location. Interact directly with the owners, get the best price and support all of our houses are located in kailuakona. Kona manta ray night dive hawaii tours and activities. Big island manta ray snorkel tour big island divers. Our night manta experience is a unique and singular experience and this is the only place on the entire planet you can do it at night.
The dlnr has asked that we increase the communication among and between the commercial tour operators and guides. We pride ourselves in organizing tailored underwater adventures. Manta ray dive and night snorkel tours take you to see the mantas up close. We are responsible and provide best vacation service for your dream vacation in kona, big island of hawaii. Manta ray night snorkel in kona, hawaii my kona adventures. Head out into the waters off kona to see the sunset over the ocean before diving in to enjoy snorkeling with manta rays in their natural habitat, a magical experience unlike anything else in the world. With divers and snorkelers on board, everyone witnessed these most beautiful creatures flying under the. Manta ray night snorkel from kona 2020 big island of hawaii. Experience the kona manta ray snorkel yourself and see what all the fuss is about. Aboard the newest, one of the cleanest and safest 24 manta 34 passenger coi boats in kona, hawaii the maheli heli three ways to save online 10% discount.
Of course, this spot is also known for the manta ray night dives. Manta ray snorkel tour best dolphin snorkel tours hawaii. Scuba diving ecoadventure manta ray dives of hawaii. Manta ray night dive and snorkel kona coast love big island. We offer a manta guarantee, if you do not see manta ray during your tour you can return for another tour during your stay at no cost. Manta ray night snorkel is a must do while in hawaii.
Manta heaven is a very popular spot for daylight dives, and is also known as garden eel cove. Manta rays and all other marine life are wild animals, and no guarantees can be made for their presence. Book your dream vacation home from the us directly without paying booking fees. Slip into the water with your snorkel guide and float above majestic manta rays as they somersault, glide, and pivot in the light below. Join us for a memorable and magical moment as we watch the sunset off the horizon before a night snorkel with beautiful manta rays gracefully gliding through the water. We manage these properties ourself to insure our guests get the best quality houses and services with the best price. Manta and divers on the manta ray tour excerpts taken from. Manta ray night snorkel big island hawaii manta adventures. Click here to view location 7878 kaleiopapa street kailua kona, hi 96740 7878 kaleiopapa street kailua kona, hi 96740. Looking to snorkel with manta rays in kona, hawaii. Night snorkeling with manta rays in kona, hawaii you need to. Free hawaii vacation planner from hawaii ocean watch.
Once you arrive, you will be accompanied by a guide while holding a board that makes the water glow. Its actually one of the top 10 activities to experience in hawaii and well show you why. The hotel is beautiful and the whole team does a great job there. Book your kona snorkel tour with fair wind cruises. Hang loose boat tours hawaii boat tours adventures of. Snorkel with manta rays in kona hawaii on the big island. We offer private boat charters, dolphin adventures, snorkeling, manta ray night snorkeling and whale watching. This is a space for manta lovers from around the world. Sea paradise is an original manta ray tour expert in hawaii, helping its guests get up close and personal with these majestic creatures since 1985. If you want to see the manta rays from land your best chance is a visit to the manta learning center tour operators in hawaii operate under strict and selfenforced standards. Hang loose boat tours offers unique experiences on our newest and safest boat on the big island. This site is located offshore of the kona international airport, about 8 miles north of kona. Fair wind vessel takes families snorkeling in kealakekua bay. We will cruise along the coast looking for these amazing creatures that are known to slap the water with their fins and tails as well as breach.
The perfect conditions are only possible in a few spots in this world, making snorkeling with these gentle giants a unique and surreal experience you won. Shes 22 feet wide, making for a large stable platform with an expansive trampoline or webbing net up forward for lying on. Hawaii the big island revealed buy this book if youre coming to the. Jul 23, 2017 where is the best manta ray night snorkel tour in kona, hawaii in 2017. Kona has truly worldclass diving, with vibrant reefs, cavernous lava tubes, majestic manta rays, fish and inverts galore, and the occasional big animal encounter. About manta ray dives of hawaii as a familyowned company, we provide the best ecoadventures along the kona coast sure to be the highlight of your vacation. Soak in the sunset as you ride to the snorkel spot. Snorkel manta ray village kona hawaii fair wind cruises.
Thankfully, this offer, while nontransferable, doesnt expire. Emmy is the owner and manager of these beautiful hawaii vacation rentals. Hawaii vacation homes konahome vacation konahome vacation. Kdc was founded in 2010 with the goal of providing an intimate, personal diving experience with unparalleled standards of service, aloha and most importantly fun.
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