Manta Magic: Explore Manta Village from Keauhou Harbor

Manta Magic: Explore Manta Village from Keauhou Harbor lasts about 50.

Manta Magic: Explore Manta Village from Keauhou Harbor costs $139 per person.

Manta Magic: Explore Manta Village from Keauhou Harbor meets at Keauhou Harbor, 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St., Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740.

Manta Magic: Explore Manta Village from Keauhou Harbor includes Equipment, Guide, Marine Life Spotting, and Safety Briefing.

Cancellations due to weather will be issued a trip on another tour or a full refund. Minimum of 6 passengers required for tour to operate.

Guests must be between 7 and 70 years old and able to comfortably swim 25 yards in the ocean without a life jacket. The tour is not suitable for pregnant women or anyone with neck, back, or other injuries, and there is a maximum weight limit of 270 pounds. These restrictions exist because this is an open-ocean, nighttime snorkeling experience. Guests float at the surface while holding illuminated boards, so basic swimming ability is essential. If you have any concerns about whether the physical requirements apply to your group, it is worth contacting Hawaii Oceanic directly before booking to confirm eligibility.

The tour includes an optional wetsuit top and nonalcoholic beverages, so basic comfort in the water is covered. You should bring your own towel and a warm sweater or coverup, as these items are not provided and the return cruise under the stars can feel cool. If you want to capture footage of the manta rays, you can rent a GoPro camera for $50 and keep the memory card. Standard snorkeling equipment is part of the guided setup, as guests hold onto illuminated light boards at the surface rather than diving. No other personal gear is listed as required beyond what is noted above.

You can cancel the Manta Magic tour for a full refund, minus a 6% transaction fee, as long as you cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure. Cancellations must be made by phone or email, and no-shows will be charged the full price. If the operator cancels due to weather, failure to meet the minimum passenger requirement of 6 guests, or other unforeseen circumstances, you are entitled to a full refund. If the tour does not meet the minimum, you will also have the option to rebook to a different tour or pay for additional seats to run the tour as scheduled.

Guests float at the surface above illuminated boards that attract plankton, and the manta rays feed and glide directly beneath them for up to 40 minutes. The experience is designed to bring you face to face with the rays in what the operator describes as a close-up encounter. Hawaii Oceanic is Green Listed by the Manta Ray Advocates of Hawaii, which reflects a commitment to responsible interaction practices. Wildlife sightings can vary and are not guaranteed, as stated in the tour disclaimer. The group is capped at 11 guests, which keeps the experience relatively intimate compared to larger tour operations in the area.

You should arrive at Keauhou Harbor at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time to complete check-in. The check-in location is 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St., Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740, which is at Keauhou Harbor. Arriving on time is important because the swim guide will provide a full briefing before guests enter the water at the manta ray site. The total tour duration is 50 minutes, and the in-water viewing portion lasts up to 40 minutes, so the pre-departure check-in window helps ensure the group departs on schedule.