Thursday, February 9, 2012

kona Ocean Adventures / Manta Ray swim at night Kona, Hawaii


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Kona Ocean Adventures
Watch the Humback Whales, Swim with the Dolphins, Dive with the Manta Rays in Kailua Kona, Hawaii 
Manta Rays

Swim or Dive with Manta Rays on our Night Dive Experience

Snorkel with Manta Rays on the Kona Coast of Hawaii. 

Listed as “ONE OF THE TOP-TEN THINGS TO DO IN YOUR LIFETIME” by the travel channel

Come Join us for this unique and once in a lifetime experience. The Kona Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii is perhaps the best place on earth to see Manta Rays up close and personal.


Snorkelers on the surface



Divers at the bottom




The Manta Rays in Hawaii fins have evolved into wide triangular wings with which they use to “fly” through the water. Varying in size anywhere from 4-20 ft, makes them amongst the largest sea creatures anywhere in the world. The Hawaiian Manta Rays are  fascinating and stunningly beautiful sea sights. Believed to have a lifespan of up to 25 years, this greatest of the ray family have been documented swimming at depths of up to 100 feet

These gentle giants will absolutely take your breath away. 
Unlike most of their relatives, Manta Rays have NO teeth, stinger or barbs and are completely safe to be around. You may be wondering why we go snorkeling with the Mantas at night? Scientifically, we believe they may feed most actively at night, when many planktonic creatures naturally rise to the surface, providing a rich bounty on which Mantas may feed.
Using dive lights, we are able to attract concentrations of these plankton and therefore attract the Mantas.  It is exhilarating to be in the Ocean at night with the Mantas.
176 Manta Rays have been identified and named along the Kona Coast.

"Zach-a-ray" (seen below)  is named for Zach Scott, son of Captain Danny Scott. he is approx. 6 ft across.



 
RESERVE NOW: email or call (800) 520-2175

Manta Ray Night Tour: $99 for a 3 hour trip

Provided: wetsuits, lights, snorkel gear, flotation as needed, swim guide in the ocean with you, fresh local fruits, water/juice/soda, and a variety of snacks.

We invite you to have yet another experience of a lifetime.... a night snorkel tour with these angels of the ocean.

In lighted water along the Kona coast, manta rays congregate nightly to feed. Snorkelers and Scuba Divers gather to observe these amazing creatures in their element.

Our Manta Rays are very comfortable with snorkelers or divers in the water. This activity has been going on since the late 1970’s and they know that we will never harm them. Therefore, we get one of the greatest exposures to wild marine life possible and it’s totally safe.

The Kona Manta Ray Night snorkel tour is a trilling experience for all those who seek an adventure!.

4:30 p.m.--7:30 p.m. (time changes during year with sunset)
Check-in 15 minutes prior to departure.
Bring: towel, dry clothes, jacket/sweatshirt for the boat ride home.

*All ages and swimmer level welcome









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