This trip is perfect for individuals or groups that don’t mind staying out a little late. However we are one of the few boats that offers a second trip, which means a lot less people and more mantas to ourselves! Often times we have the whole site to ourselves. Being one of the most popular activities in kona the Manta ray site does tend to get busy. This is a must-do experience during your stay on the Big. This is a must-do experience during your stay on the Big Island. This Manta trip offers a special opportunity to go and see Manta rays with a lot less of the crowd. Kailua-Kona is one of the only places in the world where you can experience a Manta Ray Night Snorkel. Kailua-Kona is one of the only places in the world where you can experience a Manta Ray Night Snorkel. We watch the sunset while briefing you about these incredible animals, and get in the water when the sun is down. Manta Rays feed on plankton, and the dive lights that are set up for the night. We learned that manta rays can grow to be up to 12 feet wide from wing tip to wing tip, and in the wild can live up to 80 years or more.

Our cruise up to the site takes between 20-30 minutes depending on conditions. While humorously given by one of the Kona Diving Company crewmembers, the manta ray briefing was thorough and very comprehensive. This Manta trip is great for if you have both divers and snorkelers in your party, if you are bringing younger children, or if you are just hoping to catch the beautiful Hawaiian sunset over the ocean from a boat. The Mantas, who feed on plankton, cruise between the divers and snorkelers doing continuous flips and scooping up mouthfuls of plankton at their nightly buffet. The plankton can now be concentrated in one area because it is attracted to our lights. All the divers gather together and sit on the bottom. The dive boats park around the perimeter of a sandy area which is about thirty feet deep. The dive is conducted in a calm, protected bay in shallow water. Named one of the best dives in the world the manta ray night dive is a must see experience when visiting Hawaii. Rated also as one of the top ten dives in the world, it is often described as surreal. It is the most famous dive in the Hawaiian Islands. Diving and Snorkeling with the Manta Rays of Kona could possibly be the highlight of your vacation.

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