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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel — 85–95% Sighting Rate
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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
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English
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- English
• 85–95% manta ray sighting rate at Manta Village, Kona
• Return free within 7 days if no mantas seen — space available
• Owner Richard Kersten pioneered the large-vessel manta ray snorkel format
• Named resident manta rays: Lefty (1979), Big Bertha (1991), Obama Ray, Koie Ray & more
• 450+ individually identified manta rays on the Kona Coast — MPRF partner
What's Included
in-water crew guide
Filtered Water
Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, the custom Manta Flotation Device, crew-operated underwater lights
Varied Juices
Hot cocoa and chocolates,
Gratuities are not included but greatly appreciated
Due to safety concerns we do not allow full face masks on our tours
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Keauhou Bay
Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Check in 15 minutes before departure. Departs at sunset (varies by season).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Sea Paradise has been running manta ray night snorkel tours at Manta Village, Keauhou Bay since 1985 — one of the original operators at this site. Owner Richard Kersten pioneered the large-vessel, large-group manta ray snorkel tour format, opening what had previously been an experience limited to small dive groups.
Manta Village is one of the most reliable manta ray encounter sites in the world. Lights attract zooplankton; zooplankton attracts reef manta rays. Through Classical Conditioning over 50+ years, the feeding response is so reliable that Sea Paradise’s sighting rate is 85-95%.
Guests float on Sea Paradise’s custom Manta Flotation Device-also designed by Richard Kersten-horizontally above the feeding manta rays. In-water crew guides are present throughout. No diving certification required.
The Hoku Nui — Sea Paradise’s 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran, spaciously designed for 49 guests — departs Keauhou Bay at sunset (exact time varies by season). Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, the custom Manta Flotation Device, crew-operated underwater lights, hot cocoa and chocolates included.
MANTA GUARANTEE: Return free within 7 days if no mantas seen. Space available, reservation required.
Manta Village is one of the most reliable manta ray encounter sites in the world. Lights attract zooplankton; zooplankton attracts reef manta rays. Through Classical Conditioning over 50+ years, the feeding response is so reliable that Sea Paradise’s sighting rate is 85-95%.
Guests float on Sea Paradise’s custom Manta Flotation Device-also designed by Richard Kersten-horizontally above the feeding manta rays. In-water crew guides are present throughout. No diving certification required.
The Hoku Nui — Sea Paradise’s 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran, spaciously designed for 49 guests — departs Keauhou Bay at sunset (exact time varies by season). Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, the custom Manta Flotation Device, crew-operated underwater lights, hot cocoa and chocolates included.
MANTA GUARANTEE: Return free within 7 days if no mantas seen. Space available, reservation required.
Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Snorkeling Ages: 6yrs and up with experienced swimming/snorkeling skills
- Ride Along Ages: 4 yrs and up — underaged must be supervised by an adult at all times
- Non-swimmers may not enter the water
- Neck lanyards for phones not allowed
- Shark bands not allowed
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- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Snorkeling Ages: 6yrs and up with experienced swimming/snorkeling skills
- Ride Along Ages: 4 yrs and up — underaged must be supervised by an adult at all times
- Non-swimmers may not enter the water
- Neck lanyards for phones not allowed
- Shark bands not allowed
- Flash must be turned off on cameras
- No one under age 4 is permitted on this tour
- All snorkelers must know how to swim
- Manta ray tours require experienced snorkelers.
- The Hoku Nui motor-sails when there is no wind.
- Swimming and water safety: For the safety of all guests, the captain and crew may reserve the right to remove a guest from the water, if they determine the guest’s swimming ability or current conditions pose a safety risk. All guests must follow Captain and crew instructions while participating in water activities.
Tags
Sailing
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Snorkeling
Whale Watching
On the Water
Dolphin Watching
Swimming
Wildlife Encounters
Excellent Quality
Involves Animals
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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