Once they start doing tricks, you’ll immediately be put at ease and find a peaceful rhythm in the darkness. While their bony undersides, spiny tails and huge mouths may appear intimidating at first Manta Rays actually have nothing that bite or sting, making this the safest large animal encounter in the world. La Paz, Mexico-This area has become famous for its mini-mantas the manta ray’s smaller cousins. In between both groups appear the massive creatures, up to 16 feet long with wingspans more than 20 feet wide. Book Now From 149 Blackwater Pelagic SCUBA Charter A true Kona original, the Blackwater SCUBA dive is an offshore pelagic night dive. Swim with these gentle giants and you'll agree - there isn't a better night dive on the planet. Snorkelers stay on the surface holding a floating raft as the SCUBA divers descend to the bottom. Our world-famous Kona Manta Ray Night Dive is a bucket-list item for any diver. Either way, it makes the experience far more personal knowing they can identify each Manta and care about the conservation and well being of these amazing sea creatures.Īs nighttime sets in, everyone disembarks into the water. Some have been rescued from fishing nets, and others hurt by aggressive humans determined to touch (and taint) their protective coat. Swimming with these giants as they dance and float right in front of your eyes is a truly magical Kona experience Our night manta ray snorkel tours begin departing at 6 p.m. Since the operators are familiar with the mantas that call the area home, they keep a running logbook with names of each creature, documenting and detailing everything from their markings to each interaction with them. With about 200 in the area, 1 - 5 Manta Rays are spotted 90% of the time (and even up to 46 one epic night) on tours that operate every day year-round with no peak season. Using plankton, headlamps and flashlights to attract the nighttime marine life, gentle manta rays are drawn to the area to feed in the moonlight. Board a tour boat and you’ll be taken an hour from shore, snapping a plethora photos as the sun sets over the ocean waves. Located off the Kona coast on the Big Island, the Manta Ray Night Dive is regularly rated one of the most incredible things you can do underwater and one of the best deep-water experiences in the world. The Manta Ray Night Dive with Jack’s Diving Locker costs 145 for scuba divers (not including rental gear) and 90 for snorkelers (rental gear included). These tours take around 30 minutes to reach the manta dive site.
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