Sea Paradise - Sunset Manta Ray Snorkel Tour
Come aboard the Hoku Nui, a 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran, and head out to Manta Village, an area just off the Outrigger Kona Resort where manta rays like to hang out. This manta ray snorkel tour departs from Keauhou Bay harbor, which is located near the resort.
After getting into the water, there will be a flotation device, which stays on the surface the entire time. All you need to do is hold onto the float and look down through your snorkel mask. Watch the manta rays feed on the microscopic plankton that rises from the bottom of the ocean at night and is attracted to the light source attached to the float.
This manta ray snorkel will surely be one of the highlights of your vacation and maybe even one of the most memorable things you do in your lifetime! Snorkel time is approximately 45 minutes. After your adventure there will be some light snacks and hot cocoa served on board.
Tour Highlights:
- Sail out to Manta Village
- From a float, watch manta rays as they feed on the illuminated microscopic plankton below you
Tour Inclusions:
- All snorkel gear and wetsuit provided
- Snacks, juice, water, soft drinks and hot cocoa
About the Vessel "Hoku Nui":
- 50 foot new luxury sailing catamaran
- Open floor plan with 360 degree view
- Shaded area under cabin top
- Wide steps and handrail for water entry
- Sundeck with trampoline seating
- Freshwater shower
- Large marine toilets
- Purified drinking water
- Spacious galley
Hoku Nui
Manta Ray Snorkel Tour
Manta Ray Snorkel Tour
Hoku Nui Interior
- Where and When:
- October - March: Check in at 5:45 pm. Tour time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
April - September: Check in at 6:15 pm. Tour time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Tour departs at Keauhou Bay Harbor, 78-7130 Kaleiopapa St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 View Map
Return to Keauhou Bay approximately 1.5 to 2 hrs from departure time.
Check-in instructions:
Meet directly at Keauhou Bay located at the end of Kaleiopapa Street. Please do not check in at any buildings. You will be met by crew at the end of the pier 15 minutes prior to departure and will be fitted for wetsuits before boarding. Be sure to wear swimwear for the wetsuit fitting. Public restrooms are located on the east side of Kaleiopapa Street near the end parking lot. Restrooms are also on board the vessel.
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- Snorkeling: Minimum age 6 years
Ride along: Minimum age 4 years
All guests must be able to get up and down the ladder by themselves. It is about 3 ft wide with about 9 steps on the ladder.
Due to safety concerns, the use of full-face snorkel masks is not allowed on this tour.
Wetsuit sizes go up to 5X which usually fits up to 300 lbs (136 kg) depending on body's weight distribution.
- Special Notes:
- Operation Days:
- Daily
- Duration:
- 2 hours
- Vendor:
- Sea Paradise
- Island:
- Big Island
- Capacity:
- 36 snorkelers and 4 ride along spots
- Equipment:
- The Hoku Nui is a brand new 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran featuring a spacious galley, wide steps and a handrail for easy water entry. The vessel is equipped with large marine toilets and a freshwater shower.