What To Expect On Your Manta Ray Night Dive in Kona
Kona, Hawaii, is known for its gorgeous coastline, calm waters, and incredible variety of marine life. It’s no wonder that the Kona Coast has become one of the world’s top destinations for diving. If you’re looking for an unforgettable diving experience, consider a late-night manta ray dive on the Big Island with Kona Ocean Adventures!
Swim With Manta Rays in Kona, Hawaii
Just off the coast of Kona, Hawaii, there is an entire underwater world waiting to be explored. The area is home to an abundance of marine animal and plant life, including colorful coral reefs, Hawaiian spinner dolphins, tropical fish, and, of course, manta rays!
All About Manta Rays Near Hawaii’s Big Island
Manta Rays are truly beautiful and fascinating creatures. Kona, Hawaii, is home to a large population of Reef Manta Rays, the second-largest species of ray in the world. Known for their incredible social intelligence and graceful movements, these gentle giants pose no threat to humans and can often be seen gliding near coral reefs in Hawaii. Manta Rays are filter feeders and live mostly on a diet of small, bioluminescent phytoplankton. These magnificent animals are more active at night, making a late-night dive or sunset snorkel tour the best way to catch a glimpse of them in their natural habitat!
How to Prepare for Your Manta Ray Dive in Kona
At Kona Ocean Adventures, your safety is our top priority. That is why we offer several snorkel and dive options for manta ray viewing. Whether you are a total beginner or a certified SCUBA diver, we have the perfect adventure for you. Our Late Night Majestic Manta Ray Tour is the perfect solo or family-friendly snorkeling experience for ages 6+. There is no need to be an advanced diver for this tour. However, if you’re looking for a more challenging dive (for experienced, certified SCUBA divers), check out our Pelagic Black Water Night Dive!
All tours check in at the Honokohau small boat harbor. We have convenient online booking available for our snorkel and dive tours.
What to Expect During Your Nighttime Diving Tour
Before you set off on your manta ray snorkel adventure, your expert guide will lead an informative orientation to go over safety protocols and procedures. After your orientation, you and your group will get to take a fun and comfortable boat ride lasting about 20-30 minutes. Whether you choose an afternoon manta ray snorkel tour, sunset manta ray tour, or late-night manta ray dive, you’re in for amazing views during your boat ride! Watch the beautiful Kona coastline zoom by, the sun set behind the horizon, or the bright moon rise over the Kohala Mountain Range.
During the Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour, the lights on our boat attract small phytoplankton, drawing out the graceful and gentle manta rays! Float atop the calm and warm Hawaiian waters as you get the best up-close views of these magnificent animals. A late night dive with the manta rays in Kona is truly an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Have questions about which dive or snorkel tour is right for you? Contact us to speak with a friendly and knowledgeable member of our team!