Manta Ray Night Snorkel Kona - Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures

Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures
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Tourist00202243927
1 day ago
An absolutely insane adventure. Definitely one of the coolest things I have been lucky to do! The team was incredibly nice as well!

We carry a maximum of 12 passengers so we can offer a more intimate manta ray snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona. In addition to delivering a more private experience, our small group size allows for a better manta ray show. Your swim guide will tow your party to the most active areas of the snorkel site, as you hold onto a light board and enjoy the show. Larger groups on bigger boats are often required to stay next to the boat, and can't chase the manta ray action as we do. By locating the most active areas of the snorkel site, you'll have a higher chance of seeing more manta rays. If you book all 12 seats on any trip, you will have your own private charter. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to snorkel with manta rays, in a private small-group experience. Get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime!

Departure Point

  • Please arrive 15 minutes early, and meet us at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, located on Kealakehe Pkwy in Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Follow directions to the Boat Launch ramp area near the restrooms and pavilion. We'll meet you at the pavilion and check you in before escorting you to the vessel.
Return Details
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early, and meet us at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, located on Kealakehe Pkwy in Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Follow directions to the Boat Launch ramp area near the restrooms and pavilion. We'll meet you at the pavilion and check you in before escorting you to the vessel.
Duration1 hour and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Must be able to swim without the assistance of a floatation device.
  • Maximum weight of 280 pounds per traveler.
  • Not recommended for travelers with neck problems
Exclusions
  • Please bring your own towel.
Redemption InstructionsWhen you arrive at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, there's a sign for the harbor. Turn towards the ocean.After you turn off the highway, go 1/4 mile and MAKE THE FIRST RIGHT TURN, to the north side of harbor (BIG ROCKS OF THE CORNER). Follow that until you pass a gas station and then turn left into the LARGE DIRT parking lot. Go to the public restroom off to the right and park there. Our boat is on a trailer next to the restroom. It will say Coral Reef Adventures on the side of the cabin.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Tourist00202243927
An absolutely insane adventure. Definitely one of the coolest things I have been lucky to do! The team was incredibly nice as well!
GRed907
Fantastic night time tour with Cody, Cooper and Jeff! We did the starlight tour and saw six manta rays, dolphins and a shark! Family friendly for my 10 and 12 year olds and very informative. I chose this company for the small group size and less crowded water for their tour times. Would recommend! Highlight of our trip!
K946KApeterf
I can’t recommend this team enough. We hoped to see a few Manta Rays and ended up seeing over 30! The team was just great. Definitely recommend the small boat experience. A must do!
cropsis
My son and I took the Manta snorkel with Coral Reef Adventures. This was my 4th time with the company. I realize the operators bought the name from the previous owner with whom I had done 3 trips to see mantas before Covid. This experience was very very different. First thing that was different was we were not offered a full wetsuit...only a jacket. Before we had full wetsuits. Also there wasnt a 'ring' of boats with everyone in their own spot above water like before. There was a lot of current and then the guide was pulling the light raft all around trying to find mantas. This motion combined with the current made it difficult to hold on. After a bit serveral of us were hanging on for dear life by hooking our arms around the hand hold with head above water. It was very painful for our arms. I wasn't sure I could hang on. There were no mantas.....I get that....they are a wild creature. We were offered another booking but after that experience I had to say not this time. We only had another day in Kona and they didn't go out the next few days. They said our names would remain in the system so we could come back anytime. I may try again at a different time of year. This experience was scary and painful. None of my three other trips were like this so don't know if it's the company or just the way they all do it now ie with no 'ring' of lights.
Kathryn_D
AMAZING!! We saw about a dozen rays. One came right up to our group and did 3 rolls within inches of us. Best excursion ever. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave us all sorts of information on the rays behaviors and habitat. FIVE STARS!!

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