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Sunset Cruise & Night Manta Swim in Kailua-Kona, HI

Kona Ocean Experience • Keauhou Boat Harbor • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

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Embark on a 1.5-hour cruise featuring the gorgeous Kona sunset, landscape, and night snorkeling with friendly manta rays. As you snorkel in Kona’s crystal water, manta rays will glide, dive, and swim right by you along with schools of captivating tropical fish. Between the snorkeling experience of a lifetime and watching the sunset, this is one cruise you’ll never forget.

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Tour duration: 1.5 hours.
Cruise schedule varies by season.
All gear is provided.
Ideal for all ages and snorkeling experience levels.
Bring swim gear, a towel, and a cover-up.

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Join us for our 1.5-hour evening boat trip out of Keauhou Harbor to enjoy the beautiful Kona coastline and Sunset, as we await the mantas arrival. You will travel a short distance to learn some history and culture of the area, view wildlife along the coast and enjoy snacking on a fresh fruit and sushi platter as the sun fades over the ocean. Then as night falls, we return to the original "Manta Village" to witness the majestic manta rays come to feed on the abundant buffet of phytoplankton that appears with the glow of underwater dive lights.

Slide into the alluring Pacific Ocean, buoyed by our light board and accompanied by our dive guide to experience the thrill of having giant manta rays gracefully glide and swoop through the waters all within inches of you. Back on board, complete your breathtaking experience with some warm green tea on the short ride back to the Keauhou pier.

On the rare occasion you don't see any manta rays on your sunset snorkel tour, you can join us again for a free on the next available scheduled tour (pending space availability).

Tour Times:
January - April: 6:00 pm
May - August: 6:30 pm
September - December: 5:30 pm

Check-in at Keauhou Harbor

Duration:
1.5 hours

Includes:
• Snorkel equipment and wetsuits
• Flotation aides
• Fresh sushi, fruit platter, and beverages

Manta ray with tropical fish - Sunset Cruise and Night Manta Swim in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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SpammyJ

"Amazing experience :)"

Reviewed August 07, 2019 NEW

Don’t miss this! We had an amazing trip with Bambi who looked after us and made us feel wholly welcome. We now have some amazing family memories and photos. Thank you Bambi, it was great to meet you 👍

610audrey

"amazing to swim with dolphins while respecting their freedom"

Reviewed August 02, 2019 NEW

It was amazing. Dolphins were not there the but we were able to come back the next day and this time dozens of them were all around us. The group is small and allow us to discover more. Highly recommand.

denises583

Marion, Iowa

"Manta Ray @ Night is a MUST!!!"

Reviewed July 25, 2019 NEW

This was by far the most amazing experience of our trip. And as quoted by our soon to be 16year old daughter… Coolest thing she has seen in her life. Cassie and Bambi were awesome. This was a small group of only five of us which was perfect. Not like other tours that had 15 to 20 people or more with them. Time flew by faster than we ever imagined. With so many sightings and manta rays spanning 12 feet within inches of our face. Cassie and Bambi were awesome. This was a small group of only five of us which was perfect. Not like other tours that had 15 to 20 people or more with them. Time flew by faster than we ever imagined. With so many sightings and manta rays spanning 12 feet within inches of our face. Incredible!

mprasch

Boise, Idaho

"Amazing experience!"

Reviewed June 25, 2019

We had 2 groups go out with Bambi and her team on Sunday July 16th. A group of 4 sailed at 6:30 to watch the sunset and then circled around to dive with manta rays. Our group sat at the lookout point at the Sheraton and had a drink while waiting for them to return. They had a great time! The 2nd group of us were 6 who went out later (8pm) to hang with the mantas. The crew had wetsuits to fit all of us. Before and during the experience they told us so much interesting information about these amazing creatures. Don't miss out on this experience of watching the manta rays in the water- it is a once in a lifetime! Book with Kona Ocean Experience- you won't regret it!!

Roam38848045409

"Great experience all in all"

Reviewed April 25, 2019

Bambi is great and gives a very thorough history of the area. On both excursions we went on (dolphin snorkel and night manta snorkel) we saw exactly what we paid for and her and her crew were AMAZING!!!! Will definitely be going out with them next time were on the island

Sunset Cruise and Night Manta Swim is located at Kona Ocean Experience • Keauhou Boat Harbor • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Cruise and Night Manta Swim

What safety measures are in place?
In addition to life jackets onboard, our captains and crew are 100% first aid and CPR trained and certified.

What is included in my tour price?
Tours include:

Snorkel Equipment
Wet Suit
Flotation Aids
Green Tea/Beverages
Fresh Sushi

When should I arrive for the cruise?
Guests should check-in at Keauhou Harbor for the cruise briefing at 6:15 pm sharp. The tour departs promptly at 6:30 pm.

Is this experience for all ages?
Yes. Children must be accompanied by a parent at all times while on the cruise and snorkeling.

Sunset Cruise & Night Manta Swim in Kailua-Kona, HI

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