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Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island, Hawaii
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Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island, Hawaii
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview
Have a unique Big Island experience snorkeling with manta rays on this tour. Led by a local guide, you’ll take a short cruise out to the manta site, where you’ll watch the beautiful Hawaiian sunset before dipping into the water to watch the manta rays up close. All necessary equipment will be provided for your excursion, as well as light refreshments and snacks to enjoy on board. Your tour will conclude at its original departure point. If you don't see manta rays on this excursion, book again for another night--no charge.
- Snorkel with manta rays on this Big Island adventure led by an expert guide
- Watch the Kona sunset before dipping into the water
- Sit back with light refreshments and snacks on board the boat
- Enjoy complimentary use of all snorkel equipment
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What's Included
Live commentary on board
Professional guide
For snorkeling option: Snorkeling gear, jacket style wetsuit top, floatation device
Light refreshments including snacks and bottled water
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
GoPro rental (upon availability -call to reserve)
Departure & Return
74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy , 74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
This activity will end right where it started.After turning into the harbor, TAKE the very first road to the RIGHT. Follow the road, pass Gentry's Kona Marine and a small gas station -Sea Store and Deli on the left, then TURN LEFT. As you drive in, you will see a small brown roof building to the right (restrooms). Meet crew under the pavilion.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- MUST HAVE PREVIOUS SWIMMING AND SNORKELING EXPERIENCE OR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET IN THE WATER!!!
- MUST BE comfortable in the water, be comfortable using floatation if needed (we have Ride Along option available for non-swimmers)
- Must be in good health and fit condition, must be able to climb a short ladder
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled by the supplier, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Recommended to bring towel, clothes for change, sweatshirt or light jacket
- Age restriction: minimum age allowed is 2 years old; maximum age allowed is 70 years old (unless approved by the supplier)
- Not recommended for participants with back or neck problems or injuries within the last 3 years
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers in an advanced pregnancy
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
- OPERATED BY Hang Loose Boat Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island, Hawaii?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island, Hawaii?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
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Traveler Tips
- "The water can get cold so keep that in mind." See review
- "Whether you can swim or not does not matter as you will be provided numerous safety device to ensure your encounter." See review
- "Bring warm clothes after to be comfortable on the way back (: Also remember to relax and enjoy every single moment of the beautiful manta rays!" See review
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Super experience! Call in advance to know what tour company to join though
Ryan_B
, Aug 2022
Great experience. The guys operating it were so cool and helpful. The only reason a star was lost was that the booking didn't state which tour company to join up with at the specified address. I had to call (and to Viator's credit, someone answered quickly and provided the information) right when we arrived to find out. Other than that - excellent experience. I also had a question the day before to Viator and they answered the chat quickly.
Honeymoon highlight
Brittany_H
, Aug 2022
Amazing
Cassandra_I
, Aug 2022
Very disappointed.
Michael_D
, Aug 2022
We were looking forward to this excursion for months and did not see one manta ray come under our light box. Very, very disappointed and I do not usually write reviews but I feel that I should warn others to not get your hopes up with this excursion. We kept being told that the rays would come. I had GoPro on whole time without a single ray. Very upsetting. I also called the boat company and the owner said he would get back to me but I never heard back from him.
Best snorkel and so different!
Lisa_S
, Aug 2022
Amazing!
Lisa_W
, Aug 2022
This was a great experience! I was a little worried going into the ocean at night, but seeing the manta rays made those worries disappear. It was an amazing sight to see! The boat ride to/from the site took about 20 minutes each way and was a little bumpy. We could spend however long we liked in the water. My kids (ages 5, 9, and 12) were getting cold so we only lasted about 20 minutes. The hot shower once back on the boat felt great and the snacks were much appreciated. The tour guides were kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Simon and crew were...
Purvi_V
, Aug 2022
A surreal experience
Riley_S
, Aug 2022
We'll be back.
Alexandria_A
, Aug 2022
Manta Rays
Andrea_A
, Aug 2022
Besides choosing the most choppy day out, the experience was absolutely unforgettable and Captain Simon was so funny!! Thank you so much for making this trip one to remember! I would highly recommend to anyone looking for something adventurous and you can only get here on the big island!
Gigantic waves ruined the experience
jasonpetrop
, Aug 2022
The staff was amazing. That was the only part of the trip worth remembering. The waves were GIGANTIC, it was windy outside, we were all flailing about holding onto the manta light/floater for survival. I got motion sickness but was too scared to even worry about that. Getting back to land was the best part of the excitation. We saw two manta rays the entire time as well, less than ideal. As stated above, the staff did a great job of keeping us safe, I’m just unsure how this is such a loved experience. I’d wouldn’t recommended to anyone.
There was a light only on...
Tawnya_C
, Aug 2022
Once in a life time...
Jeane_M
, Aug 2022
Awesome
peter
, Aug 2022
Amazing
Vinh_P
, Aug 2022
Hang Loose Tours anticipated our every desire and delivered!
Joanna_C
, Aug 2022
This is the most unforgettable and amazing experience you can’t believe until you see it! The guides were truly entertaining while informative and have obviously done this a lot and learned how to anticipate our every wish and question. Their extra help and attention to my 80 year old parents who got in the water with us was very appreciated.
This was a memorable,...
Robert_K
, Aug 2022
Mantastic
John_N
, Aug 2022
Unique experience
Nikkole_R
, Aug 2022
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