Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters
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4.69
Great Fun!
Reviewed by: Rich(Lawrence KS), 2023/12/06I was not sure what to expect but I was very pleased with this experience. The crew was very pleasant, patient and knowledgable. They were very patient with some older guests and made sure they were safe and comfortable.
We ended up meeting several other boats so we had a lot of plankton for the Manta. Those beautiful fish did not disappoint! Although touching the manta is prohibited, they come close enough to touch! Bring your underwater camera for some great pictures and video memories!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/12/04 |
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Amazing snorkeling
Reviewed by: Mandy, 2023/09/16We had a blast and seeing the manta rays was amazing. We also saw a bristle worm, which was cool too. The team was fabulous and knowledgeable. We will do again next time we swing into Kona. We recommend this excursion 100%. You won’t be sorry. If you get seasick, take the anti nausea medicine first. It can be a bit harder on your stomach in the dark.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/23 |
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Wahine was awesome!
Reviewed by: New2Hawaii, 2023/08/11Best crew ever! They were kind and helpful and overall awesome! Would definitely use again
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/09 |
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Wahine Charters! Woohoo
Reviewed by: CJ , 2023/07/10We had the best time with the Wahine Charters crew. They were very kind and welcoming! 10/10 recommend!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/08 |
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Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Kelly, 2022/07/12We took our young children on the tour (11 & 4 yrs) and the staff looked after us the whole evening. The kids had a great time and nothing was too much effort. Thanks Angeline for swimming us to the hot spot - what an experience!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/10 |
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Fantastic creatures
Reviewed by: Alma S., 2021/08/28Nice ride in the ocean at night, beautiful skyline and warm ocean.
Rays pass by few inches from you, possibly enjoying themself as well.
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| Activity Date: | 2021/08/07 |
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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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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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| Activity Date: | 2021/06/27 |
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
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Unforgettable memories
Reviewed by: MaiD, 2021/05/25I love the crew and the service. My friends and I had a very wonderful time enjoying the sunset as well as seeing many manta rays yesterday. We would love to come back for a dolphin/whale trip in the future with you guys! Thank you!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/23 |
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Perfect for our 6 year old!
Reviewed by: Amy Miller, 2019/03/10The guides were amazing! So enthusiastic and wonderful with our 6 year old son. Full of so much knowledge about the mantas! We saw 3 manta rays, one of them swam right up so close it grazed my foot. Amazing, once in a lifetime bucket list for sure!! Really recommend this company!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/07 |
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Outstanding Manta experience
Reviewed by: Mellissa , 2018/06/14I was so scared being a non swimmer but I’m so glad I didn’t chicken out and did it!!! What an incredible experience. Professional crew that kept us safe and relaxed the entire time. I would recommend Wahine Charters to anyone and will recommend to all my friends!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/07 |
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Fantastic trip and first trip to the Big Island
Reviewed by: Southern USA family, 2018/04/01We took our 9 year old son on this and had a great time. Wahine Charters and staff were great. Smaller group (12 total) made the experience that much better. Highly recommended. Really an experience unlike any other.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/29 |
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Amazing adventure!
Reviewed by: Elizabeth from AR, 2017/11/01This was an amazing trip. We had a smooth ride out to the Sheraton and saw a beautiful sunset.
Then we got our snorkels and masks and got in the water. We all grabbed the handrail on the kick board and gotntowed out to abgood spot. We ended up joining up with other groups to form a "buffet line". Th manta rays came through eating plankton doing barrel rolls so close I thought they were going to brush our faces with their wing tips!
I highly recommend this tour group. They're super friendly and are very good at what they do.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/29 |
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Great Time!
Reviewed by: Linda R, 2017/10/28It was an interesting experience. We enjoyed it but a couple people did get sick on the long boat ride. Lots of mantas rays showed up and swam with us.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/10/08 |
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Swimming with rays
Reviewed by: Dorotka , 2017/07/18It was an amazing experience ! Like an underwater ballet with a bit of adrenaline because even you know that rays are completely harmless and gentle you are still swimming in the middle of the ocean at night .There were at least 25 of them that night passing sometimes within an inch of our biddies, it felt like gentle caressing. I think it was my favorite activity and we did practically everything there is to be done on the Island (from extreme to leisure ) Definitely recomend it
Aloha- We love to hear about our guests fantastic experiences! Glad you had a wonderful time and were able to see and enjoy the Mantas on our tour!! Maholo!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/10 |
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Mantas were great!
Reviewed by: Rosemary, 2017/07/09We did the moonlight swim. The biggest manta ray was actually bumping some of the people in the water when she came up to eat the plankton that the lights attracted. We also saw so many fish. It was great. I would do this excursion again.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/21 |
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An awesome time!
Reviewed by: Miller family, 2017/06/19One of the highlights of our trip, so fun! Peena, Tim & crew were awesome. They moved things along nicely and were fun to be with. We saw some amazing Mantas, it was an experience we'll be talking about for a long time!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/16 |
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Captain Tim Strike's Again!!!
Reviewed by: Josh Mishkin, 2017/04/17This was our second trip snorkeling with Tim. This time we brought my wife's family (from Miami). They absolutely loved it, and we can't thank Tim and crew enough for making it, yet again, a once in a lifetime experience for our family.
You guys rock!!!
We are so glad to hear you had a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you for sharing your experience. Aloha and please don't forget us on your return to Hawaii!!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/14 |
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Mantas
Reviewed by: Barb, 2016/08/29Very cool experience. There were 12 Mantas swimming around us. The crew were safety conscious and handled a guy that freaked out in the water very professionally. No shame and wanted everyone to have a good time. Hot Chocolate provided with fresh fruit.
Awesome! Glad you had a good time and thank you for the positive feedback.
Capt. Tim
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/17 |
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Best Manta Experience
Reviewed by: Mindy, 2016/06/08I've taken three different groups on three different manta swims and this one was the best! I really liked how we were tethered to the boat so that inexperienced snorkelers and people that got cold could easily climb back on the boat while the rest of us could continue to enjoy the mantas. Because we were on the moonlight swim, we were in the harbor by ourselves by the end. All the mantas (four total that night) were ours to observe. It was awesome.
This is really a must-do for your Big Island trip.
Thank you for your wonderful review on our Moonlit Manta Snorkel. We are so pleased your tour was such a success. It is our goal to have every person rate us as the best snorkel tours in Kona! You just described the advantages of doing the Moonlit tour. I always recommend this tour to people with children. Because there are only two to three boats at the later tour time, this allows us to tether the light board directly to the boat instead of swimming the light board in the middle of twenty something boats and their light boards to give you the best show. Some parents might have to switch out with their partner if they bring their young children (toddler's and babies are always welcome). There might also be children and/or adults that have some apprehension and would prefer to have the boat near by as a comfort. We hope you will remember us on your next trip to Kona. Mahalo!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/01 |
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Aloha, We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Unfortunately sea sickness does happen to random guests. We keep ginger chews on the boat for this reason. Mahalo for joining us and hope to see you again your next visit to the Big Island. Aloha