About Sunset Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour
Head out from Keauhou Bay aboard the 50-foot Hoku Nui for an evening manta ray snorkel at Manta Village. As the sun sets, enjoy the coastal views and relaxed ride before arriving at this well-known manta gathering area near the Outrigger Kona Resort.
Once at the site, the crew helps you get ready and guides you to a lighted flotation device that stays at the surface. Hold onto the float, look down through your mask and watch for manta rays gliding below as they feed on plankton attracted by the lights.
Snorkel time is about 45 minutes. Afterward, return to the catamaran for snacks, drinks and hot cocoa while cruising back to Keauhou Bay.
Tour Highlights
- Evening manta ray snorkel at Manta Village
- Depart from Keauhou Bay aboard the Hoku Nui
- Float at the surface using a lighted manta flotation device
- Watch for manta rays feeding on plankton below
- Approximately 45 minutes of snorkel time
Tour Inclusions
- All snorkel gear and wetsuit provided
- Snacks, juice, water, soft drinks and hot cocoa
About the Vessel "Hoku Nui"
- 50 foot new luxury sailing catamaran
- Open floor plan with 360 degree view
- Shaded area under cabin top
- Wide steps and handrail for water entry
- Sundeck with trampoline seating
- Freshwater shower
- Large marine toilets
- Purified drinking water
- Spacious galley
Special Instructions
Meeting details, important notes and helpful information for your experience.
Where & When
October - March: Check in at 5:45 pm. Tour time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
April - September: Check in at 6:15 pm. Tour time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Tour departs at Keauhou Bay Harbor, 78-7130 Kaleiopapa St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 View Map
Return to Keauhou Bay approximately 1.5 to 2 hrs 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.
Due to safety concerns, the use of full-face snorkel masks is not allowed on this tour.
Wetsuit sizes go up to 5X which usually fits up to 300 lbs (136 kg) depending on body's weight distribution.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
2 hours
Capacity
36 snorkelers and 4 ride along spots
Equipment
The Hoku Nui is a brand new 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran featuring a spacious galley, wide steps and a handrail for easy water entry. The vessel is equipped with large marine toilets and a freshwater shower.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Sea Paradise.
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