About Sea Paradise – Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour
This late-night adventure is offered only when earlier Sunset Manta tours are fully booked, so availability is limited and seasonal (typically December through March). After a short sail aboard the luxury trimaran Hoku Nui from Keauhou Bay to Manta Village, crew members deliver a safety talk and explain the fascinating feeding habits of Kona's resident manta rays. Snorkelers then float on a custom lighted raft that stays at the surface while mantas glide and turn gracefully below, drawn to the plankton attracted by the lights. Water time lasts about 45 to 60 minutes before warm cocoa and snacks await back on deck.
Tour Highlights
- Sail from Keauhou Bay to Manta Village on a spacious 50 ft catamaran
- Float on a secure "manta board" and watch manta rays feed beneath you
- Knowledgeable crew shares manta biology and conservation facts
- Seasonal night tour offered only after Sunset Manta slots are filled
Tour Inclusions
- Mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit
- Snacks plus juice, water, soft drinks and hot cocoa
About the Vessel – Hoku Nui
- 50 ft luxury sailing catamaran with 360-degree open floor plan
- Shaded cabin top, sundeck with trampoline seating
- Wide steps and handrail for easy water entry
- Freshwater shower, large marine restrooms and purified drinking water
- Spacious galley for onboard refreshments
Activity Notes
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, the custom Manta Flotation Device, crew-operated underwater lights
- Varied Juices
- Hot cocoa and chocolates,
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- No one under age 4 is permitted on this tour
- All snorkelers must know how to swim
- Manta ray tours require experienced snorkelers.
- The Hoku Nui motor-sails when there is no wind.
- Swimming and water safety: For the safety of all guests, the captain and crew may reserve the right to remove a guest from the water, if they determine the guest’s swimming ability or current conditions pose a safety risk. All guests must follow Captain and crew instructions while participating in water activities.
Meeting & Check-in
- Meeting point: Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Check in 15 minutes before departure. Departs at sunset (varies by season).
- Pickup: Meet at the designated start point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Sea Paradise.
