We love kayaking with manatees and seeing them up close, and we do it all of the time here in Florida, but even snorkeling with manatees in Crystal River is nothing compared with nighttime manta ray snorkeling. The actual experience of being in the water and seeing manta rays swim close to you, doing roll after roll below and in front of you is incomparable to anything else we’ve experienced. While you’re never too far off the coast of the Big Island, the darkness of being at sea after sunset can be frightening for some. If you’re scared of the water and being on the open ocean, this activity is NOT for you. The long and short of it is that snorkeling with manta rays is amazing. What Is It Like to Snorkel with Manta Rays? We’re always happy to share more and help other plan their travels. If you have questions we don’t answer or additional tips or thoughts about snorkeling with manta rays, please leave a comment or send us a note. We’ve got all the answers now to help YOU make the right decision about adding it to your Big Island itinerary. We didn’t know if being in the water with manta rays was kid friendly or more daring of a thing to do. We weren’t sure if this was a responsible wildlife activity or if if was potentially hazardous to the manta rays. When we got the change to go sunset snorkeling with manta rays, we researched it immediately.
We are careful and thoughtful when we’re choosing our vacation and tourist activities, especially when we know that things can have a negative impact on wildlife potentially. Snorkeling with manta rays off the Kona Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii is an incredible experience, but is it kid-friendly? Is it a responsible wildlife activity? From where to snorkel with manta rays in Hawaii to information about the impact on the wildlife, find out more about this unique activity, one of the most popular things to do in Hawaii. Manta Experts: Many of our staff at Jack's Diving Locker are PADI Manta Ray Diver Specialty Instructors or certified Manta Naturalists through Hawaii Community College in collaboration with Manta Pacific Research Foundation.Planning a Hawaii trip is a complicated and expensive thing to do, but there are a few activities that are absolutely worth it… like nighttime snorkeling with manta rays! When we headed to the Big Island of Hawaii we were most looking forward to exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, but the manta rays really did take the cake. Meeting Time: 5:30pm (call after 6am on trip date for meeting location) Includes guided experience, mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, juice/water/light snackĭays: Monday, Thursday, and on request as available
Join us for at least 5 trips and you will automatically be enrolled in our Mahalo Club and receive 10% off all future trips! We are now offering new and improved discountsfor many of our repeat guests.
MANTA RAY SNORKEL PLUS
Snorkelers: $199 plus tax (No hidden booking fees, harbor fees, or fuel charges)
This is a thrilling experience for those who seek adventure! They have very large mouths, but no sharp teeth. Manta rays are filter feeders and feed on plankton attracted to light. Slip into the water with your snorkel guide and float above majestic manta rays as they somersault, glide, and pivot in the light below. Take a boat ride in the late afternoon along the Kona coast to the manta viewing site. Experience our famous Manta Night Snorkel for an unforgettable encounter!
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