Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona: A Unforgettable Marine Adventure on a 50' Catamaran
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136 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Experience the thrill of snorkeling with majestic manta rays at night on a 50' catamaran in Kona. Learn about these mysterious creatures and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 75-5669 Ali’i Dr - We start the evening by heading down the Kona coast on our 50’ catamaran to Manta Ray Village. Once we arrive at the sight, receive a complete safety briefing before jumping into the ocean to snorkel with the manta rays. Afterwards, join us back on the boat for hot cocoa, hot tea and chocolate chip cookies as we take in the night lights of Kona town on our boat ride back to Kailua town.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase on boat)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Towels (guest should bring their own towels)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the mesmerizing lights of Kona from our roomy 50’ catamaran, before embarking on an unforgettable journey - night snorkeling with the majestic manta rays! Upon your arrival, obtain a comprehensive understanding of one of the most enigmatic creatures of the ocean. Engage with your professional/certified guides in the water as you snorkel with the impressive hahalua (manta rays). Snorkel gear, instructions, wetsuits and swim noodles are provided. Complimentary water, juice, soft drinks, hot cocoa and cookies are included. Guests have the option of buying beer, wine, and cocktails from our extensive bar.
- Any tour participants that are getting in the water MUST KNOW HOW TO SWIM without the assistance of a flotation device
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- If guest is not a competent swimmer (as determined by the Captain and/or crew), they will be directed to immediately return to the vessel. In such instances the guest will NOT be refunded
- Children under the age of 5 are NOT allowed in the water and must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the boat
- Guests are asked to check-in at our retail outlet 45 MINUTES PRIOR to your scheduled departure time. We are located in the Kona Square Shopping Complex. Our address is 75-5669 Alii Drive, #1107, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- We offer discounted self parking at the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Hotel. Parking charge is $13 for up to 5.5 hours. Please remember to bring your parking ticket with you at check-in.
- Not recommended for travelers that are not strong swimmers or that do not know how to snorkel
- Not recommended for travelers that are prone to seasickness / motion sickness
- Not recommended for travelers with a body mass index (BMI) higher than 36. We reserve the right to deny water entry to any individual with a BMI above 36.
- Not recommended for travelers with a history of panic attacks
Location
75-5669 Ali‘i Dr
Ali‘i Drive
Guests are asked to check-in at our KONASTYLE retail outlet 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. We are located in the Kona Square Shopping Complex. Our address is 75-5669 Alii Drive, #1107, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(136 Ratings)
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Mrmacho2019
May 12, 2024
One Off the List - An experience you’ll always remember the Rays came swam right up to us within inches. More than what we expected well worth it if this is all you do while you are here in Kona. The boat is well taken care of comfortable and the Crew is amazingly helpful in everything to make your trip the greatest. Highly recommended as a bucket list item. Thanks again to Kona Style.
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Markandrewt2024
May 9, 2024
Best experience on the vacation - Outstanding tour, we had 8 in our group. Service was excellent, very safe and professional. First time to see Mantas for all of us, if you only have time for one outing this is what I'd choose. We enjoyed it so much we came back for the captain Cook daytime outing as well. Again outstanding service. Highly recommend Kona Style.
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Matthewwb8380lg
May 8, 2024
10/10 - The crew was awesome and very informative. They have so much knowledge of the rays and it was was a great experience. I would highly recommend them if you wanna see some beautiful rays and have a great time
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Heather
Apr 19, 2024
Yes! Definitely yes!! We are already planning the next time! - Absolutely one of the best experiences we have ever done!
The crew was amazing! Very knowledgeable, helpful and caring. You always felt safe and secure, and it was truly a must do! When else can you see mantas within inches of you!?!
Refreshments were served, cocktails are available, a wetsuit top was provided, if you chill easy, you might want to bring full wetsuit! But soooooooo worth the cold!!
I kind of hate to leave a positive review because I loved it and want to do it again without 5000 other people there!
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482shannono
Apr 19, 2024
A must do! What are you waiting for? - We were recommended to do this tour by some family that visited the island in 2023. We booked the tour expecting to see maybe 1-2 mantas, and boy were our expectations totally blown out of the water! We had a smaller group with one light board, and I kid you not, we saw about 14 mantas gather for a feeding frenzy! Everyone's experience will be different, but we left feeling that we just experienced something other worldly... The staff and crew were all wonderful and added to this amazing experience. If you are contemplating booking this excursion, just do it.. No matter how many mantas you see, you will not be disappointed seeing these magnificent creatures up close and personal!
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Kathyl612
Apr 8, 2024
Fun and done - We lucked out. Nice sunset after several tours were canceled that day. They provide shirt wetsuits and I had a swim shirt on. Great guides. We were told not to touch the rays. But what if they touch us!... Magnificent to see the wide open mouths and the undersides of the rays. Sometimes they were so close your eyes crossed!
We probably wont' ever get back to the Big Island so I only had this chance. My husband road on the boat but didn't snorkel. He was not alone.
This was suggested by a friend and the office was across the street from us so it worked out great.
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V1168ndjohnf
Apr 2, 2024
This is how to experience Manta Rays - Great experience, we saw so many Manta rays, non-stop for the entire hour in the water. Kona Style is a great boat, very clean and well organized. Wonderful captain and crew were all very personable, professional, and knowledgeable. Watching dolphins and the sunset on the ride out. Hot chocolate and other drinks were served on the way back. Would highly recommend Kona Style.
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Aarontw2243qj
Mar 20, 2024
Mantastic Trip! - Awesome trip. Capt Tanner and the crew were great. Kids and I were able to see 10 plus Manta’s. Boat ride was smooth, gear was great. Mahalo!!
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Storyteller746642
Jan 8, 2024
Great Company - These folks are great! Did 2 trips with them; the night manta snorkel and the day snorkel @ Captain Cook. Everything about it was first rate. Highly recommend Konastyle if you are looking for a fun well run tour.
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Liveoutofdoors
Jan 5, 2024
Bucket list night with the mantas - Captain Tanner and crew were fantastic and welcoming. We were treated to a close encounter with so many awesomely beautiful mantas - truly a once in a lifetime experience! Highly recommend.
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