There were a few people already waiting at the table down the ramp. We were there a bit early but we were super excited to snorkel with manta rays, so we headed down the ramp to wait. There should be a big sign in front of it for “Big Island Divers”. You can use the coordinates above to take you straight to the boat slip or look for “BID Honu Iki”. It was a bit difficult trying to find the boat ramp in the dark. We got to the dock around 8:30 pm, half an hour before our call time. You can check out the criteria to be considered for the green list here. ![]() Being on the green list means that Big Island Divers is actively taking steps to protect the manta rays and other wildlife. ![]() It is unlawful to hunt or kill manta rays, but there is no protection from harm (collisions, harassment, entanglement). They have been certified for their conservation efforts and for their care and safe practices with the rays. They have 5 stars on TripAdvisor, 4.5 stars on Yelp and a perfect 10 score from us.ģ. Big Island Divers has extremely high ratings everywhere you look. It is also much less crowded, therefore, less stress and more room for you to move around.Ģ. You will have a much better encounter with them. Therefore, all the rays won’t get distracted by other lights from other boats. Your boat will be the only one out in the water. This time slot, in our opinions, is the best time to snorkel with the manta rays. They are the only company that offers the late-night tour that starts at 9 pm Hawaii time. That is one of the many reasons why we decided on Big Island Divers for our late night snorkel with manta rays. We want to make sure that not only they have great reviews, but they are also ethically and environmentally-conscious. We will explain why later on.īefore we book any excursions on any of our trips, we usually do extensive research on the company. Ideal Time: the late night, 9 pm start time to snorkel with manta rays is the best in our opinion. Ideal Weather: calmer seas will make the boat ride and snorkel with manta rays much more enjoyable. However, you must know how to swim, have snorkeling experience, and understand and speak English for safety reasons. Level: we found that it’s easy for snorkelers. Restroom: There are restrooms near the ramp to the boat Parking: There is a large parking lot at right at the boat slip. STATS:īig Island Divers main office: 74-5467 Kaiwi St, Kailua, HI 96740 Also, check out the Big Island Divers’ website for more info on different adventures that they offer. You can read more about these awesome creatures here. ![]() After all, it is one of the top 10 aquatic adventures in the world. Who in their right minds would get on a boat in the middle of the night to snorkel with creatures that are 3 times their size? Of course, we would! What we experienced was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Hawaii Discount offers a great selection of the Big Island’s best manta ray snorkel tours at the best prices.On our last trip to the Big Island, we were super excited as we just found out about Big Island Divers and their late-night snorkel or diving with the manta rays. These are fully-guided tours and all instruction and snorkeling or diving equipment is provided. There are several boat tour companies that take people out to these prime spots where the manta rays can be observed. ![]() After dark, spotlights are placed into the water to attract manta rays. Manta ray night snorkeling tours are only offered on Hawaii’s Big Island, just off the Kona Coast. They are attracted by light and feed on the tiny plankton that floats in the ocean. As intimidating and otherworldly they may appear, they are actually friendly creatures, and unlike stingrays, mantas have no stingers. Looking for a fun and unique snorkeling or diving adventure? Go snorkeling off the Big Island’s shore after dark and watch manta rays feed on microscopic plankton – a truly magical experience! With a wingspan of up to 20 feet, manta rays are known as the ocean’s gentle giants.
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