Enjoy the rare opportunity to see wild manta rays in their natural environment along Hawaii's Kona Coast. With this small-group cruise, set sail at night when the manta rays are most active and use a lighted floatation device to attract plankton—the rays' food of choice. With an experienced guide to ensure a safe experience for all parties, head into the water to float and snorkel as you admire the rays in action.
- Purpose-built lightboards to increase manta ray sightings
- Guided snorkeling experience with all equipment included
- Ride on a historically accurate Hawaiian sailing canoe
What To Expect
Your evening journey starts when you meet up with your small group and guides in Kailua-Kona. Besides your basic swmming skills, everything else you need is provided. Put on your snorkeling gear and wetsuit top, then enter the water.
Dive into the water along the Kona Coast and have the chance to view wild manta rays in their natural habitat. This small-group cruise takes you snorkeling under the moonlit sky, when the manta rays are at their most active. Using an illuminated floatation device, attract the manta rays' favorite delicacy—plankton—and watch as these creatures glide gracefully through the water.
Return back to the mainland after your intimate journey snorkeling with the manta rays.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Guests must be able to swim and climb a short ladder unassisted
Please remember that these manta rays are completely wild animals. They are not fed or trained. Eka Canoe Adventures cannot guarantee their presence. Even if the manta rays take a night off, our operating costs do not. Because of this, we are unable to offer refunds for tours where manta rays were not seen; only another chance to snorkel with them. This is true for any manta ray snorkel provider in Kona. We greatly appreciate your understanding!
In the unlikely event that we do not spot a manta ray on your tour, our Manta Ray Guarantee will ensure you have another opportunity to come back for another attempt on a different evening or on a future visit to Kona, Hawai’i (pending available seats)
Minimum age allowed onboard is 5 years old
We only collect height and weight during booking to calculate the size of your wetsuit top. There’s no way to simply ask for your shirt size here
Please opt-in to receive text message updates (during booking) regarding this experience. The reminder text message will be sent day-of and include instructions and pictures to help you find parking and the check-in location. We promise not to spam you
Not recommended for those who have recently undergone surgery
Not recommended for those who may have mobility/physical restrictions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Include
Wetsuit top (for warmth)
Floatation devices
Use of snorkel equipment (Normal & Rx)
Exclude
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Towels
Private transportation
Crew gratuity
Motion sickness medication
Max group – 12
