![]() ![]() ![]() Working on the big island from time to time was wonderful and I got to do a lot of minor adventures while I was there. In the cove outside the hotel I would see divers every evening doing night dives, I would come to find out what they were doing was diving for manta rays. Back then, the resort was down a long dark drive outside of Kona. They never made a penny off of me at that buffet. ![]() I loved that place, they had an all you can eat lunch buffet for $19.99 that included yellow tail tuna sashimi. One of the places I used to stay at was the Kona Surf and Golf Resort. As part of that job I got to work in Hawaii quite a bit. I scored my first professional full-time job in the early 90’s. As a younger adult I had to be satisfied with car trips and cross-country road trips. I have wanted to see the world since I was a little kid. Q: Are you guaranteed to see manta rays on a manta ray snorkel?Ī: There is a 90 to 95% chance of seeing manta rays on a manta ray snorkeling cruise, and depending on the tour, if you do not see manta rays, you will often get your money back or you can go back on the tour for free.Ī: The Big Island manta rays are mostly found in Keauhou Bay at Manta Village and Manta Heaven.If you’re a regular reader you know my penchant for adventure and travel. Snorkeling equipment and flotation devices are provided, but you should still feel comfortable swimming in the water. Q: Do I need to know how to swim to manta ray snorkel?Ī: Yes, since this activity is out in open water, all participants should be know how to swim. Very minimal snorkeling effort is required. You will float at the surface, holding onto the light board watching as the manta rays come swooping in beneath you. The lights attract the plankton, and the plankton attracts the mantas. Floating light boards are used to light up the ocean from the surface to the ocean floor. Book this activity early to make sure you get a spot on a manta ray snorkeling tour.įrequently Asked Questions Q: How does manta ray night snorkeling work?Ī: Your guides will begin your manta experience with a thorough explanation of everything manta. Many of the best manta ray night snorkels in Kona book up days or weeks in advance.These tours depart right before sunset so you can watch the sky come alive in an array of colors before heading into the water. If you would like to see some of the best Hawaiian sunset views, book a sunset tour with your manta snorkel.Not to worry though, all guests will be provided with flotation devices. ![]()
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