Sea Paradise - Moonlight Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure The Sea Paradise Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure offered through Big Island Activities Discount leads you to “Manta Village,” located off the Outrigger Kona Resort. This is where the renowned Manta Ray Night Snorkeling tour was developed over two decades ago. The experts from the Manta Network and our experienced, friendly staff prepare and educate you for one of the most exciting Big Island Activities around. This Hawaiian tour provides you and your traveling companions with incredible Manta Ray Night Snorkeling. The Sea Paradise Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure consists of getting up close and personal with these majestic creatures as they feed on microscopic plankton. This Hawaiian tour includes instructions and all snorkel equipment. 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 Ft 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
- Fresh Water Shower
- Large marine toilets
- Purified drinking water
- Spacious galley
DIRECTIONS: From Kailua-Kona (town): Head south on Ali'i Drive. Right after you pass the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, the street curves to the left, going up a hill towards the Keauhou Shopping Center. Take a right at the stop light and continue driving on Ali’i. At the next light, go straight on Kamehameha III Road. Continue driving on Ali'i Highway, passing the Kona Country Club. You’ll see the sign indicating that Keauhou Bay is the next right. Take a right onto Kaleiopapa Road and follow it down the hill and go past the Sheraton entrance and boat ramp until you reach the end of the pier. Sea Paradise is situated in the building to the right of the pier. From the North (Airport, Waikoloa area): Head south on Highway 11 through Kailua town until you reach Kamehameha III Road, which is three miles south of town. Take a right onto Kamehameha III Road, continuing down the hill towards Keauhou Bay. Take a left onto Ali'i Highway, passing the Kona Country Club. You’ll see the sign indicating that Keauhou Bay is the next right. Take a right onto Kaleiopapa Road and follow it down the hill and go past the Sheraton entrance and boat ramp until you reach the end of the pier. Sea Paradise is situated in the building to the right of the pier. From the South (Kealakekua, Captain Cook): Head north on Highway 11 toward Kamehameha III Road. Follow the sign pointing to Keauhou Bay by taking a left onto Kamehameha III Road, continuing down the hill towards Keauhou Bay. Take a left onto Ali'i Highway, passing the Kona Country Club. You’ll see the sign indicating that Keauhou Bay is the next right. Take a right onto Kaleiopapa Road and follow it down the hill and go past the Sheraton entrance and boat ramp until you reach the end of the pier. Sea Paradise is situated in the building to the right of the pier. When you’re booking your Big Island Activities and Hawaiian tours through Big Island Activities Discount, be sure to ask about Manta Ray Night Snorkeling tours such as the Sea Paradise Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure.
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- Where and When:
- October - March: Check in at 8:15 pm. Tour time: 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm.
April - September: Check in at 8:45 pm. Tour time: 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm.
Tour departs at Keauhou Bay Harbor, 78-7130 Kaleiopapa St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 View Map
Return to Keauhou Bay approximately 1.5 hours 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.
The use of full-faced snorkel masks are not allowed on this tour.
Wet Suit sizes go up to 5X which usually fits up to 300 lbs depending on body's weight distribution.
- Special Notes:
- This Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour is a later tour focusing on guests who are a little more sensitive to motion sickness and prefer a shorter boat tour.
- Operation Days:
- Seasonal - Please call for availability
- Duration:
- Approximately 1.5 hours
- Vendor:
- Sea Paradise
- Island:
- Capacity:
- 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.
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