Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
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4.94
Close Encounters with Huge Mantas
Reviewed by: Celia L, 2016/12/13My husband and I enjoyed the evening of going out on a canoe and then getting in the water and holding on to a lighted surf board to observing the huge mantas come right up to you! The young crew members were very friendly and helpful. They did provide a wet suit top but I regretted not having my full wet suit. Although it is in the "warm" Hawaiian water- after 30 minutes the water does steal your bodies warmth. So that would be my only suggestion to the average tourist. Despite the cold near the end, it was such a unique encounter that the amazing mantas- we were thrilled!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/18 |
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Amazing time with mantas
Reviewed by: FJC, 2016/07/02Eka Canoe provided a great tour. The small group size gave a really good guide/tourist ratio. The fact that the boat sailed from Keauhou Bay meant that we only had a short (about five minutes) ride to the viewpoint. The experience of watching these creatures was fantastic. They are wild animals, so one never knows what to expect. I did not see the "inverted loop" feeding behaviour that is usually shown in promotional videos, but I saw four mantas cruising mid-way between the bottom and the surface. It was a remarkable experience. The crew and guide looked after us well. They were booked up for the remaining evenings that I had on the Big Island or I would have returned for a repeat tour!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/09 |
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Awesome
Reviewed by: Perlyn, 2016/06/12This activity was totally worth it. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. The canoe was very cool, too. We saw plenty of manta rays. If you like small groups for night snorkel, then this is your best bet. Hot cocoa was provided after the swim. We had a lot of fun! This is definitely a must-do and I highly recommend Eka Canoe for your reservation!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/06 |
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Awesome activity
Reviewed by: Georgia, 2015/09/14This was one of the best activities we did on our two month holiday. The experience was incredible and unforgettable, and the company was easy to book with and great tour guides. Would definitely recommend this to anyone going to Hawaii!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/07 |
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