Deluxe Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Cruise from Keauhou Bay - Hula Kai
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Overview
Big Island
2.5 hour(s)
Available Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
Pick-up not available
Not Accessible
Limited time only
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Why is this snorkeling tour at night? Manta rays are most active at night, this is also when they feed on plankton. Once in the water you will be holding on to a floating board with underwater lights that attract plankton, bringing the mantas close to the surface and they will swim up below you.
Is it safe to swim with manta rays? Absolutely! Your captain and crew will give you an orientation on how to behave among manta rays. These giants do not have stingers and only swim around humans because of their natural curiosity. However, remember not to touch them!
Do I need to know how to swim? All participants must be able to swim, be comfortable in the ocean, and have prior snorkeling experience.
| Boat Information: | |
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| Name: | Hula Kai |
| Size: | 55ft. Double-deck Power Catamaran |
| Capacity: | 42 Passengers |
| Safety: | Lifeguard-certified crew members always on board |
| Accessibility: | This vessel is not wheelchair accessible |
| Amenities: | ”Hula Kai” provides the best in luxury and technology. This powerful 55’ catamaran is full of first-class comforts like individual theater-style seating, equipped with two stairways for easy access in and out of the water, full bar & galley, two restrooms and fresh water showers. |
- Participation period: 2025/08/24 - 2025/12/19
- Until: 2025/12/19
- Participation period: 2025/04/12 - 2025/06/08
- Until: 2025/06/08
• 1.5-hour tour, with approximately 45 minutes of snorkel time
• Snorkel gear, wetsuit, and orientation provided
• Enjoy warm soup, hot drinks after snorkeling!
• Wine and beer available for purchase
• Tour Times: 5:45 PM (Nov-Dec), 6:00 PM (Jan & Oct), 6:15 PM (Feb), 6:30 PM (Mar &Sep), 6:45 PM (Apr), 7:00 PM (May-Aug)
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at Keauhou Bay
After sunset, witness the majestic mantas up close as they grace the waters and feed on plankton. Enjoy some soup along the way!
Total duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes, with approximately 45 minutes of snorkel time.
Enjoy a short and comfortable five-minute boat ride to Manta Village – located near the Outrigger Keauhou Resort.
After sunset, dive into the water and hold onto an illuminated floating platform as majestic manta rays glide gracefully around you. Watch them feed on plankton up close for an awe-inspiring encounter in their natural habitat.
After snorkeling, enjoy a warm cup of hot cocoa, a fresh dinner roll, and a comforting bowl of homemade vegan soup. Beer and wine are available for purchase.
Take a quick 5-minute boat ride back to the pier.
Return to Bay
Check-in at Keauhou Bay
After sunset, witness the majestic mantas up close as they grace the waters and feed on plankton. Enjoy some soup along the way!
Total duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes, with approximately 45 minutes of snorkel time.
Enjoy a short and comfortable five-minute boat ride to Manta Village – located near the Outrigger Keauhou Resort.
After sunset, dive into the water and hold onto an illuminated floating platform as majestic manta rays glide gracefully around you. Watch them feed on plankton up close for an awe-inspiring encounter in their natural habitat.
After snorkeling, enjoy a warm cup of hot cocoa, a fresh dinner roll, and a comforting bowl of homemade vegan soup. Beer and wine are available for purchase.
Take a quick 5-minute boat ride back to the pier.
Return to Bay
Check-in at Keauhou Bay
After sunset, witness the majestic mantas up close as they grace the waters and feed on plankton. Enjoy some soup along the way!
Total duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes, with approximately 45 minutes of snorkel time.
Enjoy a short and comfortable five-minute boat ride to Manta Village – located near the Outrigger Keauhou Resort.
After sunset, dive into the water and hold onto an illuminated floating platform as majestic manta rays glide gracefully around you. Watch them feed on plankton up close for an awe-inspiring encounter in their natural habitat.
After snorkeling, enjoy a warm cup of hot cocoa, a fresh dinner roll, and a comforting bowl of homemade vegan soup. Beer and wine are available for purchase.
Take a quick 5-minute boat ride back to the pier.
Return to Bay
Check-in at Keauhou Bay
After sunset, witness the majestic mantas up close as they grace the waters and feed on plankton. Enjoy some soup along the way!
Total duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes, with approximately 45 minutes of snorkel time.
Enjoy a short and comfortable five-minute boat ride to Manta Village – located near the Outrigger Keauhou Resort.
After sunset, dive into the water and hold onto an illuminated floating plane section -->
After snorkeling, enjoy a warm cup of hot cocoa, a fresh dinner roll, and a comforting bowl of homemade vegan soup. Beer and wine are available for purchase.
Take a quick 5-minute boat ride back to the pier.
Return to Bay
Check-in at Keauhou Bay
After sunset, witness the majestic mantas up close as they grace the waters and feed on plankton. Enjoy some soup along the way!
Total duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes, with approximately 45 minutes of snorkel time.
Enjoy a short and comfortable five-minute boat ride to Manta Village – located near the Outrigger Keauhou Resort.
After sunset, dive into the water and hold onto an illuminated floating platform as majestic manta rays glide gracefully around you. Watch them feed on plankton up close for an awe-inspiring encounter in their natural habitat.
After snorkeling, enjoy a warm cup of hot cocoa, a fresh dinner roll, and a comforting bowl of homemade vegan soup. Beer and wine are available for purchase.
Take a quick 5-minute boat ride back to the pier.
Return to Bay
Check-in at Keauhou Bay
After sunset, witness the majestic mantas up close as they grace the waters and feed on plankton. Enjoy some soup along the way!
Total duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes, with approximately 45 minutes of snorkel time.
Enjoy a short and comfortable five-minute boat ride to Manta Village – located near the Outrigger Keauhou Resort.
After sunset, dive into the water and hold onto an illuminated floating platform as majestic manta rays glide gracefully around you. Watch them feed on plankton up close for an awe-inspiring encounter in their natural habitat.
After snorkeling, enjoy a warm cup of hot cocoa, a fresh dinner roll, and a comforting bowl of homemade vegan soup. Beer and wine are available for purchase.
Take a quick 5-minute boat ride back to the pier.
Return to Bay
Transportation add-ons
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Start time :
16:45
- Front Desk
17:00
- Front Desk
17:15
- Front Desk
17:30
- Front Desk
17:45
- Front Desk
18:00
- Front Desk
Parking information
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The parking lot for Fair Wind Cruises is located at 78-7106 Kamehameha III Road, Kailua Kona, HI 96740.
Location, direction and description
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After parking, you will need to walk down to the office, which is conveniently located next to the main pier of Keauhou Bay (78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street in Kailua-Kona, HI 96740).
Start time :
19:15
- Front Desk
19:30
- Front Desk
19:45
- Front Desk
20:00
- Front Desk
20:15
- Front Desk
20:30
- Front Desk
Itinerary
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On occasion, this tour may return later than normally scheduled depending on the Manta’s feeding timetable. Please allow for flexibility in their evening plans.
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children 7 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Accessibility: Each passenger will need to be able to cross the threshold on their own. No one is permitted to be carried up the steps and across the gap between the boat and the dock to ensure safety of the boat crew.
- All parties have at least one member who is 18 years old or older.
- Participants must be able to swim, be comfortable in the ocean, and have prior snorkeling experience.
Other requirements
- Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
Required items to bring & attire
- Swimsuit
- Sweatshirt / light jacket
- A valid government issued photo I.D. is required to consume any alcoholic beverages.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The menu is subject to change without notice.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Wine and beer will be available for purchase.
- There are no guarantees since it comes to wildlife viewing. No refunds will be provided for zero manta sightings.
- On occasion, this tour may return later than normally scheduled depending on the Manta’s feeding timetable. Guests should allow for flexibility in their evening plans when making reservations.
- Masks with built in prescription lenses ranging from –1.5 to –7.0 are available upon request at no additional charge.
Important activity information
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children 7 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Accessibility: Each passenger will need to be able to cross the threshold on their own. No one is permitted to be carried up the steps and across the gap between the boat and the dock to ensure safety of the boat crew.
- All parties have at least one member who is 18 years old or older.
- Participants must be able to swim, be comfortable in the ocean, and have prior snorkeling experience.
- Swimsuit
- Sweatshirt / light jacket
- A valid government issued photo I.D. is required to consume any alcoholic beverages.
- Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The menu is subject to change without notice.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Wine and beer will be available for purchase.
- There are no guarantees since it comes to wildlife viewing. No refunds will be provided for zero manta sightings.
- On occasion, this tour may return later than normally scheduled depending on the Manta’s feeding timetable. Guests should allow for flexibility in their evening plans when making reservations.
- Masks with built in prescription lenses ranging from –1.5 to –7.0 are available upon request at no additional charge.
Important activity information
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children 7 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Accessibility: Each passenger will need to be able to cross the threshold on their own. No one is permitted to be carried up the steps and across the gap between the boat and the dock to ensure safety of the boat crew.
- All parties have at least one member who is 18 years old or older.
- Participants must be able to swim, be comfortable in the ocean, and have prior snorkeling experience.
- Swimsuit
- Sweatshirt / light jacket
- A valid government issued photo I.D. is required to consume any alcoholic beverages.
- Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The menu is subject to change without notice.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Wine and beer will be available for purchase.
- There are no guarantees since it comes to wildlife viewing. No refunds will be provided for zero manta sightings.
- On occasion, this tour may return later than normally scheduled depending on the Manta’s feeding timetable. Guests should allow for flexibility in their evening plans when making reservations.
- Masks with built in prescription lenses ranging from –1.5 to –7.0 are available upon request at no additional charge.
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- Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
• Group of 10-15 people: Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
• Group of 16-20 people: Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount, 5 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% charge of the total amount.
• Group of 21 or more people: Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 6 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount. Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 8 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% charge of the total amount.
- Any changes made after 15:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount. This includes, but not limited to, change of the activity date/ time, package, the number of participants, etc.
• Group of 10-15 people: Any changes made after 15:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
• Group of 16-20 people: Any changes made after 15:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount. 5 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% charge of the total amount.
• Group of 21 or more people: Any changes made after 15:00 local time, 6 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
• Group of 10-15 people: Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
• Group of 16-20 people: Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount, 5 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% charge of the total amount.
• Group of 21 or more people: Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 6 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount. Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 8 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% charge of the total amount.
Change Policy
- Any changes made after 15:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount. This includes, but not limited to, change of the activity date/ time, package, the number of participants, etc.
• Group of 10-15 people: Any changes made after 15:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
• Group of 16-20 people: Any changes made after 15:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount. 5 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% charge of the total amount.
• Group of 21 or more people: Any changes made after 15:00 local time, 6 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
FAQ
Is there a safe place to store my belongings while on tour?
The only type of storage available is the space around your seating area. There will always be one crew member on board at all times, so it is advised that you keep your belongings with you rather then leaving them in your car.
Can we get back on the boat at any time if the water gets cold?
Yes, absolutely.
How is the underwater visibility?
Visibility is great. The Manta Rays will sometimes be within inches of you and the water is only 20~30 feet in depth, so visibility is normally quite clear.
Will wet suits be provided?
Yes, wet suits will be provided.
What kind of boat will be used?
Built in 2005, it is a new 55' Teknicraft Catamaran which has been designed and built to accommodate guests who seek the very best in luxury, comfort and technology. The new vessel seats 42 passengers. It is equipped with two stairways for easy access in and out of the water, full bar & galley, two restrooms and fresh water showers.
Can you accommodate unaccompanied minors?
No. All parties have at least one member who is 18 years old or older.
Please visit VELTRA Support page to send an inquiry about this activity.
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- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children 7 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Accessibility: Each passenger will need to be able to cross the threshold on their own. No one is permitted to be carried up the steps and across the gap between the boat and the dock to ensure safety of the boat crew.
- All parties have at least one member who is 18 years old or older.
- Participants must be able to swim, be comfortable in the ocean, and have prior snorkeling experience.
- Swimsuit
- Sweatshirt / light jacket
- A valid government issued photo I.D. is required to consume any alcoholic beverages.
- Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The menu is subject to change without notice.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Wine and beer will be available for purchase.
- There are no guarantees since it comes to wildlife viewing. No refunds will be provided for zero manta sightings.
- On occasion, this tour may return later than normally scheduled depending on the Manta’s feeding timetable. Guests should allow for flexibility in their evening plans when making reservations.
- Masks with built in prescription lenses ranging from –1.5 to –7.0 are available upon request at no additional charge.
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