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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona
Up close and personal with manta rays!
Reviewed by: Bridget D, 2021/08/13Staff was very helpful especially with one in our party who just rode along and needed assistance getting on and off boat. Boat was a little crowded but staff very efficient at getting everyone into water. Manta rays swam just beneath us and seemed close enough to touch!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/08/05 |
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona
Close to Nature - REALLY Close
Reviewed by: Ravenclaw, 2021/08/02This experience is one of a kind - having manta rays come right up to you as they feed on plankton in the bay! We were provided with a wet suit (top only for adults, body suit for children), snorkel, and mask.
Once anchored, you will slip into the water at the back of the boat, swim over to the lighted surfboards with handles, grip the handles and let your body float flat on the surface. They will give you a pool noodle to help with this. The manta rays will come right up to the surfboard and gently roll over as they feed on plankton that the light illuminates. I will add that it may seem like a short amount of time (about 30 minutes), but by the time they brought us in, I had started to get cold and my arms started aching from holding the handles the whole time. It was worth it for the experience.
If you are not a strong swimmer, they will offer to help you.
All the members of the crew on my boat were great! Very friendly and helpful. Thank you so much!
My one concern is regarding the number of other boats and people also participating in the same activity. There were quite a few and my concern was for the safety and protection of the manta rays. However, it does seem that the manta rays are not in danger and gain something out of the experience themselves because it provides a better opportunity for feeding that they would not have otherwise. The crew also show a great respect and love for them as well.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/31 |
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Just....WOW
Reviewed by: Chris , 2021/08/01The whole experience was well done. Captain Danielle and her crew mate were knowledgeable, kind and helpful. We saw tons of mantas doing endless barrel rolls inches from our masks!!! The boat ride is brief and we spent plenty of time in the water on the light-board. FYI- You need to be able to climb up a 3-rung boat ladder to get out of the water, it went fine with our tour but I could imagine that might be tough for some. Well worth the time and money!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/30 |
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Fantastic!
Reviewed by: Meg, 2021/08/01We had the best time, the crew was fantastic, nice boat, brand new wetsuits, we enjoyed this trip so much. And the hot chocolate after the swim was a perfect touch! We saw I think 5-7 mantas and they were with us the entire dive.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/11 |
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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters
Manta rays
Reviewed by: P. , 2021/07/31The manta rays were incredible to swim with and the crew did an excellent job. You are taken care of the moment you get on to the boat until the moment you get back. This adventure takes you out with light boards to see the manta rays come swim around you. It was well done.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/29 |
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Spectacular adventure!
Reviewed by: Donna W., 2021/07/27Amazing crew who shared humor, but were extremely focused on safety and total enjoyment for each guest. Thank you Captain Scott, Bryce, and the entire Ikuka Team for this amazing experience. We will definitely be returning. Mahalo!
Thank you for joining with us and beautiful Manta Ray shots!
We are looking forward to seeing you again!
A hui hou
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/25 |
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Manta Ray snorkel
Reviewed by: Ninnette H, 2021/07/24This was such an awesome experience! My family and I had such a great time. It was a little scary at first but you get over it really quick once you see the mantas! The crew was also awesome. They made everyone comfortable and constantly checked on us to make sure we were on in the water! 10/10!
Thank you for your nice picture!
People sometimes feel scared first in the dark Ocean but no need to worry.
Manta Rays flip in the blue light is so beautiful.
Mahalo!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/03 |
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Amazing!
Reviewed by: C Wilson, 2021/07/22The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, and seeing the mantas up close was an amazing experience. We would so this again, no question!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/07/20 |
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Great Experience
Reviewed by: Jenn from WA, 2021/07/21This was an extraordinary experience. I loved every minute watching the majestic mantas doing their thing. The staff was incredibly nice, safe, knowledgeable and accommodating. I would ten out of ten recommend this!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Simply Amazing!! Best of my my things I have done on Big Island!
Reviewed by: Roxene Gascoigne, 2021/07/20This has been the most thrilling adventure ever snorkeling with this big creatures!!! Loved it and loved the reggae music on the boat ride out to the snorkel area.
Aloha
Thank you for your beautiful photos.
Yeah, Mantas are amazing!
Please come again.
Mahalo!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona
Manta Ray tour experience
Reviewed by: Paul Miller, 2021/07/18First Ill start and say the Rays were awesome. So many showed up and the crew was teaching us facts while we were out there.
The beginning was a little different though. When we arrived at the shop it was very unorganized, the area to get a wet suite top was very dark and scattered, there was very little instruction getting on boat and captain didn't seem to really wanna be there.
I would pick a different company if we did it again.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
A must do
Reviewed by: Cliff, 2021/07/18Over all great experience. The boat and crew were great, we seen several mantas even though it was kinda rainy. Went with family and older children. 16 and 19 y/o daughters they loved it.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Manta snorkle
Reviewed by: Emily, 2021/07/18This excursion was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done! I’ve been to the Big Island 4 times prior and never did this, but I now highly recommend it! It will truest blow your mind to see these beautiful creatures! Trever, Diego, Captain Wayne and all the other crew that I can’t remember their name, sorry, were very helpful and knowledgeable about the Manta Rays. The rays came within inches of us! Very cool! Highly recommend!
Thank you very much!
Mantas swim in a relaxed matter, and come close and turn around under the blue light.
It is very mystical experience !
Please don't miss out when you visit Kona.
Mahalo
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/16 |
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Must do!
Reviewed by: Kate , 2021/07/16Highly recommend this! The guides were knowledgeable and we saw lots of rays! Booked the 6:30pm trip but went out about 7pm which was perfect timing for sunset.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona
Such a unique experience!
Reviewed by: Glenn, 2021/07/12Crew was great, energetic and attentive. Such an amazing experience, I found myself holding my breath as I felt these magnificent manta rays swim under me.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/10 |
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Once in a lifetime experience
Reviewed by: Emily, 2021/07/11For a list minute booking, this experience was amazing. The entire crew was very knowledgeable and helpful. We saw so many manta rays up close and personal. They are such majestic creatures. One of the best moments of our entire trip!
Aloha Emily,
Yes, they are coming so close enough to touch!
We are so glad you enjoyed the tour and spend a great time with Manta Rays.
Mahalos
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona
Awesome experience!
Reviewed by: Wendy, 2021/07/03We went on the sunset cruise and had a great experience. The crew/guides were knowledgeable, fun and helpful. When we got in the water, they knew where to take us for the best viewing.
The Manta Ray's were so cool to see. This should be on your must do activity list. I would recommend it over a regular day time snorkel trip. However, next time I would do the later night time trip. The Manta Rays seem to be more active the later it gets.
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| Activity Date: | 2021/07/01 |
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Great time
Reviewed by: Amalia, 2021/07/02My family had a great outing to the manta rays. The crew made us feel safe and made sure we had a great time. My 12 and 8 year old loved the experience as well. Would definitely recommend this crew.
Mahalo for the shout out to your crew and the 5 star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing night. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again next time!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/30 |
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Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet
Great family activity!!!
Reviewed by: Shankar, 2021/06/30Staff are super friendly and funny. Loved the experience of going to 150 ft inside the ocean and see the marine life !!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/28 |
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Amazing experience
Reviewed by: Alex U., 2021/06/30If you are ever on Big Island and looking for unforgettable experience, you have to snorkel with manta rays. They are massive, but completely harmless, and will swim up to and under you. Just have your camera ready and enjoy the show. Dolphin Discoveries took care of all the details and made everyone feel comfortable in the water. I will definitely consider them for other tours!
Mahalo Alex for your awesome review! We are so happy that you had a great time out on our manta ray snorkel! We do hope that we can see you again soon!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/28 |
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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters
Amazing experience
Reviewed by: Daniel, 2021/06/29Awesome crew, it's actually an advantage to go on a smaller boat with fewer people, highly recommended.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/27 |
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona
What a great experience!!!
Reviewed by: Brian My, 2021/06/29Our crew was awesome and made the experience just totally rad.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/27 |
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona
Manta dive
Reviewed by: Dude, 2021/06/28Was lots of fun! Saw manta rays and enjoyed the sunset!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/25 |
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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters
Awesome!
Reviewed by: Haven , 2021/06/26I would totally do this again! Such beautiful creatures!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Great tour!
Reviewed by: jrd, 2021/06/26We booked this sort of last minute and were so pleased with the tour! The crew was great and had some very funny and entertaining jokes/stories. The manta rays were indescribable and it was such a unique experience. One major thing to note - we went in the middle of June and it was still very cold in the water, wetsuits are a must in my opinion!
Aloha, Thank you for joining our Manta Ray snorkeling tour! We are grad that you had a great time with Mantas. Yes, since Manta Ray tour stars after Sunset, we highly recommend to wear wet suits during snorkeling. Thank you for your advice!
A Hui Hou.
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| Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona
Incredible
Reviewed by: Mel, 2021/06/25Never done anything like this. Is like a must do in Kona.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/20 |
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Awesome experience and wonderful guides
Reviewed by: Heidi, 2021/06/24A must do when visiting Hawaii! Good for all ages?
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| Activity Date: | 2021/06/22 |
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona
Memories for lifetime
Reviewed by: Phani V, 2021/06/24We traveled with our 7 and 10 year old boys. The 7 year old snorkeled for the first time that morning and didn't really like it. The staff on this tour were very friendly and knowledgeable. They helped us get the way suits and pick snorkeling gear. By the end of the day, our kids were raving about the trip and wanted to go back and spend more time. Keep in mind, this adventure happens after sundown! You don't actually snorkel freely in the dark. You are holding on to a floating structure alongside other passengers while the crew circle around checking on everyone and helping them float. Watching the manta rays was very very cool... More cool than my words can describe. The waters were choppier than I thought they would be.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/22 |
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona
Awesome company and great experience!
Reviewed by: Quinn, 2021/06/23Very pleased with our mantra dive experience. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and took charge to make sure everyone had the best experience possible. At one point a few children refused to stop kicking their legs in the water after being asked numerous times to keep still (or else they scare the plankton away and therefore mantas don’t come), after the children repeatedly showed they could not follow directions they were asked to leave the water, as to ensure a good experience for the other people on the excursion. Very much appreciated that. Also great snacks, and fun music!
Seemed to be a very special experience and we were surprised it is marketed as family friendly. In our opinion, only well-behaved kids over ~9 should come on this... otherwise there runs a risk of ruining it for everyone, or even hurting the mantas.
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| Activity Date: | 2021/06/21 |
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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters
Safe and reasonable
Reviewed by: Devin, 2021/06/19The crew met us on time and were reasonably friendly, the boat looked well kept, and the wetsuits were clean. Everything felt safe and there were free sodas and snacks on the way back to the harbor. It's about 30 minutes from the harbor to the site where the mantas feed, and we got there pretty early so the crew was able to secure a good anchor spot amongst the dozens of other boats. Once it was dark enough we jumped in the water and held on to the raft attached to the boat. A light was shone and a few mantas swam up to feed on plankton near the light. We felt lucky to have them come to our boat because I'm sure with so many boats, other tourists may have struck out. After 30 minutes the captain told us we were leaving which was disappointing because we were still enjoying the show, and our boat was the first to leave. It felt like the crew was tired from a long day and wanted to get home, so our tour was shortened for their convenience. Overall I'm glad we did it but it could have been better.
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| Activity Date: | 2021/05/28 |
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