About Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour
Join Sea Paradise on a later Keauhou manta ray snorkel tour with a short sail to Manta Village, flotation viewing, snorkel gear, wetsuit and light refreshments.
This late-night adventure is offered only when earlier Sunset Manta tours are fully booked, so availability is limited and seasonal (typically December through March). After a short sail aboard the luxury trimaran Hoku Nui from Keauhou Bay to Manta Village, crew members deliver a safety talk and explain the fascinating feeding habits of Kona's resident manta rays. Snorkelers then float on a custom lighted raft that stays at the surface while mantas glide and turn gracefully below, drawn to the plankton attracted by the lights. Water time lasts about 45 to 60 minutes before warm cocoa and snacks await back on deck.
Tour Highlights
- Sail from Keauhou Bay to Manta Village on a spacious 50 ft catamaran
- Float on a secure "manta board" and watch manta rays feed beneath you
- Knowledgeable crew shares manta biology and conservation facts
- Seasonal night tour offered only after Sunset Manta slots are filled
Tour Inclusions
- Mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit
- Snacks plus juice, water, soft drinks and hot cocoa
About the Vessel – Hoku Nui
- 50 ft luxury sailing catamaran with 360-degree open floor plan
- Shaded cabin top, sundeck with trampoline seating
- Wide steps and handrail for easy water entry
- Freshwater shower, large marine restrooms and purified drinking water
- Spacious galley for onboard refreshments
Activity Notes
Where & When
October - March: Check in at 8:15 pm. Tour time: 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm.
April - September: Check in at 8:45 pm. Tour time: 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm.
Tour departs at Keauhou Bay Harbor, 78-7130 Kaleiopapa St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 View Map
Return to Keauhou Bay approximately 1.5 hours from departure time.
Check-in instructions:
Meet directly at Keauhou Bay located at the end of Kaleiopapa Street. Please do not check in at any buildings. You will be met by crew at the end of the pier 15 minutes prior to departure and will be fitted for wetsuits before boarding. Be sure to wear swimwear for the wetsuit fitting. Public restrooms are located on the east side of Kaleiopapa Street near the end parking lot. Restrooms are also on board the vessel.
Restrictions
Snorkeling: Minimum age 6 years
Ride along: Minimum age 4 years
All guests must be able to get up and down the ladder by themselves. It is about 3 ft wide with about 9 steps on the ladder.
The use of full-faced snorkel masks are not allowed on this tour.
Wet Suit sizes go up to 5X which usually fits up to 300 lbs depending on body's weight distribution.
Requirements
Wear swimwear for the wetsuit fitting and bring a towel, reef-safe sunscreen if needed before sunset, and a light layer for after the snorkel.
Special Notes
This Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour is a later tour focusing on guests who are a little more sensitive to motion sickness and prefer a shorter boat tour.
Operation Days
Seasonal - Please call for availability
Duration
1.5 hours
Capacity
36 snorkelers and 4 ride along spots
Equipment
Hoku Nui 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran with shaded cabin-top area, open floor plan, wide steps and handrail for water entry, freshwater shower, marine toilets, galley and purified drinking water. Snorkel gear, wetsuit and manta flotation device included.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Sea Paradise.
