Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Swim with majestic manta rays
- Experience night snorkeling in Keauhou Bay
- Learn from expert marine biologists
- Enjoy a guided boat tour under the stars
- Capture unforgettable underwater photos
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided boat tour to Keauhou Bay
- Snorkel gear and wetsuit rental
- Expert marine biologist guide
- Gratuities for the crew
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour operates weather permitting; check conditions before booking
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- Pregnant women are advised against participating
Know before you go
- Bring a waterproof camera to capture the experience
- Wear a swimsuit under your wetsuit for comfort
- Arrive at the departure point 15 minutes early
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Snorkeling Ages: 6yrs and up with experienced swimming/snorkeling skills
- Ride Along Ages: 4 yrs and up — underaged must be supervised by an adult at all times
- Non-swimmers may not enter the water
- Neck lanyards for phones not allowed
- Shark bands not allowed
- Flash must be turned off on cameras
Traveler reviews
I will keep it short
Trash from beginning to end. 10/10 do not recommend.
Shouldn’t have been there
Didn’t see any manta ray. Quite casual and messy management for wetsuit changing and everything. All the shoes were left on the land unattended, and got wet because of the rain. Minimum management of storage…
Great experience; 100% recommend!
This was a huge highlight of our trip to the Big Island. This tour was reasonably priced, just the right length, and a ton of fun. In addition, the guides kept us well entertained with lessons on the manta rays and local customs. One guide even performed a chant for us, which was beautiful. The boat was at full capacity but still comfortable. We were able to move around as needed, and if you stay at the back of the boat, you'll be first in the water and last out of the water, thereby making the most of your manta ray time. I haven't been on any other manta ray snorkel cruises, but I can't fathom anyone else doing this better. My experience with Sea Paradise was perfect.
An amazing, mesmerizing experience
We did the 9 PM departure. The staff were very helpful in getting us outfitted in our wet suits -- the first time that either of us had worn them. Aboard the boat, they gave a thorough safety and swim introduction. Arriving at our anchoring spot, they deployed the floats with the bright lights and we donned our masks and snorkels and entered the water. We immediately started to see the majestic creatures swimming beneath us then arching up with their mouths open wide to feed, swimming only inches from us. I'm not sure how many different rays we saw, since they seemed to be circling beneath us. The only downside is that my wife got seasick on the boat -- she'd forgotten her motion bands. She insisted that despite that, it was well worth it to experience this. Very highly recommended.
Mind blowing
Awesome crew and manta ray snorkel!!!