These gentle giants began congregating upon Keauhou Bay since the 1970s, when the Kona Surf Hotel first opened. Please contact us for more information.The Kona Coast has long been a hotspot for manta rays to feed in the warm waters off the shore. If the minor has to leave the regular dive group for any reason, they must be accompanied by their parent or guardian at all times.įor private charters, we can accommodate guests under the age of 10. Any minor under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

These guidelines are in place for your safety as well as the safety of our crew and the other divers in the group so concessions cannot be made.ĭivers 12-17 years of age must be accompanied on the charter by their parent or guardian at all times. Divers age 10-11 are not permitted on Long Range, Advanced, or Black Water charters.Īll divers joining the Advanced morning charter and the Blackwater night dive charter must have the ability to climb a floating vertical ladder unassisted while wearing their SCUBA gear. Our “minor divers” policy is that any diver 10-11 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and have a private divemaster on the charter (add an additional $289 per charter). Snorkeling and ride along participants that are under 18 years of age must be under the direct supervision of their parent or guardian on all charters, at all times.Īny scuba participant under 18 years of age, must be accompanied while on the vessel by their parent or guardian. For guests getting into the water, anyone with previous experience using a mask and snorkel is welcomed to join us. Our charters can be enjoyed by anyone age 10 and up who feels confident swimming in the open ocean without a flotation device. Guests who are prone to motion sickness are encouraged to use an anti-emetic such as Bonine or Dramamine before boarding the boat.

If your local stores don’t carry it, don’t worry! We have a variety of reef-safe sunscreen available for purchase in our shop. Exposure protective clothing, and only non-aerosol reef-safe sunscreen.Dry towels and something cozy to wear on the ride home.Any additional snacks or non-alcoholic beverages you’d like.We also provide filtered water and a variety of snacks. For safety reasons, full-face snorkel masks are not permitted on any of our charters. Snorkelers are encouraged to bring any personal snorkel gear they wish to use. For safety reasons, all guests joining any of our vessels must be able to understand and communicate in English. These guidelines are in place for your safety as well as the safety of our crew and the other snorkelers in the group so concessions cannot be made. All guests entering the water must have previous snorkel experience. It may sound counterintuitive, but we don’t allow flotation devices to be used while you’re in the water. You have the same chance of seeing mantas on either charter! PrerequisitesĮach guest on the boat must be at least 10 years old and be able to confidently swim in the open ocean without the assistance of a flotation device. You won't enter the water until it's dark so don't let the early check-in time fool you! Our 'late manta' is also a night adventure that usually means fewer people in the water.

Our earlier launch time includes sunset and is the most popular manta snorkel. Our in-water guides help find mantas feeding at the surface after dark and ensure the safety and comfort of our guests. MANTA NIGHT SNORKEL CHARTER Hawaii Manta SnorkelĮxperience close encounters with these beautiful wild animals while snorkeling around a lighted raft. $129* per person Book Now A note on tips! Terms & Cancellation Policy

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