![]() ![]() ![]() Once everyone is floating comfortably, the guides repositioned us to link up with other tour outfitters with the same boards. The board shines massive lights into the dark water. This way, all participants are floating at the water’s surface, and one guide was on either side of the board. ![]() SeaQuest gave us a noodle that you place under your ankles. The board has a type of handrail around the exterior that everyone holds onto. The company provides a board that is about the size of a 6ft table in the water. There were already a couple of boats in the area. The boat ride was only about 5 minutes to an area just outside the harbor. There is not much time once you are there to do repacking or packing. I recommend packing things up as if you are about to get in the water when you board the boat. I opted for the shorts version as I run cold easily, which helped in the water.īefore I knew it, SeaQuest divided us into two groups, and we were ready to board the boat. For wetsuits, we had the option of a long sleeve top or a shorts wetsuit. As the sunset, we got an overview of what to expect on the tour, instructions, and put on wet suits. After checking in, I took a few photos of the gorgeous Hawaiian sunset. The SeaQuest Hawaii office is right at the harbor. Check out the latest deals, like up to 23% off your stay all year long, at Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa.Although I had wanted to do this snorkel adventure for years, I was still nervous when the day finally came. Plus, you’ll get even more fun for the whole family with the resort’s multi-level fantasy pool - with a 200-foot water slide! - and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.īook a manta ray night snorkeling adventure to swim alongside these gentle giants of the sea. Stay at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa for easy access to this magnificent, memory-making excursion. Perfect for kids (of all ages), you’ll get to see these creatures in Keauhou Bay and learn about their habits and habitats, what attracts them to the Kona shore (hint: it has to do with minerals) and how ocean currents affect their patterns. You can also try daily manta ray viewings at dusk and talks at Outrigger’s Manta Center. You get to swim alongside these ocean giants as they embark on their mesmerizing waves of filter feeding. As snorkelers’ flotation devices light up the surrounding plankton, nearby manta rays are drawn to the light and congregate for feeding time. With Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa's Manta Ray Night Snorkel you’ll get to swim with rays under the night sky in what’s known as the Manta Ray Village, just off the Kona Coast. You can get up close and personal with these gentle creatures for a little dinner swim, too. Then a unique set of “gill rakers” sift through the water to leave behind a nutrition-rich plankton dinner. As it swims, the plankton are funneled into the ray’s cavernous mouths. First, a ray will approach a large patch of plankton-rich water with its mouth wide open. Manta rays’ eating habits are fascinating to watch: they feed on tiny, free-floating organisms called plankton via a highly efficient “filter-feeding” method. Their harmless demeanor and habit of being comfortable with divers and snorkelers have made them highly sought-after “swimming” partners. This sea creature’s distinctive “body-wings” propel them, acting as a modified fin that lets them glide through the water with dancer-like grace. Reaching up to 22 feet in wingspan - and weights of over 2,000 pounds - manta rays have earned the nickname “gentle giants of the sea.” The Big Island, is truly a destination for all things nature. But one of the most magical experiences may lie in the crystal-blue ocean itself: manta rays. ![]()
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