Here’s a few of our favorite manta ray snorkel and dive tours in Kona: Looking back toward land, the silhouette of Hualālai volcano at night is breathtaking - towering over Kona town at 8,000 + ft. One bonus of going on a manta tour (besides mantas, of course!) is getting to see a beautiful Kona sunset and moon rise on the water. Tour guides are expert watermen and women who can assist you, too. All tours provide flotation devices so you can float on the surface of the water comfortably. Note: you DON’T need to be a strong swimmer to go on a manta snorkel tour. There are many manta ray night dive and snorkel tour options in Kona. In this case, it’s worth it to take a tour! The Mantas are located a long (and dark) swim from shore and you run the risk of being hit by a boat being out in open water at night. NOTE: We don’t recommend trying to swim out to see the manta rays on your own at night. The main difference between the two locations is that Keauhou Bay is a very short boat ride (5 minutes) to the manta viewing site, while Garden Eel Cove requires a 30 - 45 minute scenic boat ride along the Kona coast from Honokohau Harbor.
Garden Eel Cove, off the coast of the Kona airport Keauhou Bay, 4 miles from My Hawaii Hostel Manta Rays gather in two main areas at night to feed off the Kona coast: Read more about their cultural significance. Historically, manta rays have been revered by native Hawaiians and are mentioned in the Kumulipo - the Hawaiian creation chant. Manta rays can be found feeding in very shallow water but also are known to dive down to great depths of more than 1,000 ft.Īccording to some guides, mantas are attracted to singing…so bring your best karaoke voice. The Manta Pacific Research Foundation has identified and named the 300+ manta rays in Kona’s waters using their distinct spots and scars. Manta rays only have 1 pup every 2-3 years. We refer to them jokingly as ‘ballerinas’ because mantas appear to ‘dance’ in the water as they turn graceful somersaults and pirouettes during feeding. The lights from boats at night attract the plankton which attract the manta rays to feed. Manta rays are filter feeders who dine on billions of plankton with their giant vacuum-like mouths. Manta rays have wing spans of up to 15 ft and can weigh up to 3,000 pounds. Read on to learn more about Kona’s magical manta rays, where to see them, and our favorite manta tours in Kona. Related to sharks, these “gentle giants” are toothless and totally harmless. Massive vegetarian ballerinas of the sea, Manta Rays, or ‘Hahalua’, feed on plankton at night, offering up a spectacular underwater show. Street parking available, please allow at least 10 minutes to park and walk to the check in office.“Big Bertha”, “Baby Huey”, “Elvis”, and “Calamity Jane” are just a few of the names given to the 300+ manta rays that call Kona’s waters home. Please check in 30 minutes prior to departure time. Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival.Guides required to regularly wash hands.Social distancing enforced throughout experience.
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff.
Face masks required for guides in public areas.Face masks required for travelers in public areas.Not recommended for non-swimmers, beginner swimmers, and those without snorkeling experience.
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