Daytime Manta Encounter and Whale Watch

Daytime Manta Encounter and Whale Watch

The daytime manta encounter offers a unique opportunity to swim with Kona manta rays and observe humpback whales. Departing from Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona, this tour is led by experienced guides familiar with local marine life.

Manta Rays and Whale Watching

Manta rays feed on plankton and are often seen in current lines and cleaning stations along the Kona coast. The tour includes a briefing on how to safely interact with mantas before entering the water. Additionally, guests may spot humpback whales, especially during winter months, and listen to their songs using an underwater hydrophone.

Tour Details

Check-in is at 7:00 AM with departure at 7:30 AM. Dive skins, shirts, or rash guards are recommended due to small cnidaria in current lines. The crew provides expert knowledge and answers questions about the manta ray population.

Safety and Comfort

Manta rays are harmless to humans, having no teeth, barbs, or stingers. The tour emphasizes safety and respect for wildlife throughout the experience.

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