2-tank Manta Ray Night Charter
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Who this tour fits
Age bands that meet this tour's minimum age.
- Minimum age
- 8 years
- Swimming ability
- confident
- Physical intensity
- moderate
- Group type
- Yes
- Max group size
- 13 guests
- Duration
- 150 minutes
- What's included
- Equipment, Snacks, Guide, Marine Life Spotting, Safety Briefing
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About this tour
Dive into one of the world's top-rated night dives with Kona Diving Company's 2-Tank Manta Ray Night Charter. This 2.5-hour experience at Makako Bay (Garden Eel Cove) includes two dives - a late afternoon reef dive followed by the main event after dark, when bright lights attract plankton and manta rays glide in for their mesmerizing feeding ballet.
On the first dive, guides point out the cove's unique marine life, including Hawaiian garden eels, while setting up lights for the night dive. During the surface interval, the crew shares insights on manta ray behavior and briefs you for the night dive. Once darkness falls, mantas often swoop just inches over divers' heads as they feed.
Groups are kept small - no more than 5 divers per PADI divemaster. Air tanks, dive weights, lights, defog, masks, snorkels, and fins are included, along with snacks (including homemade brownies) and hot and cold beverages. The boat has sun and shade areas, a cabin, and a hot freshwater shower. Snorkelers are also welcome.
Open Water SCUBA certification required for divers. Ages 8 and up. Manta sightings are likely but not guaranteed - if none appear, guides lead an exploratory night reef dive instead.
Why book this operator
- Local operator in Kailua-Kona
- 5 out of 5 (482 Google reviews)
How booking here works
We do not take your payment or set prices, and no operator pays for placement here. What changes is who holds your booking, not what you pay.
What's included
Included
- Equipment
- Snacks
- Guide
- Marine Life Spotting
- Safety Briefing
Not included
- Gratuity
- Gear rental
Tour details
- Certification Required
- Open Water
- Departure Time
- Varies by season — departs before sunset (late afternoon), with the night dive beginning after dark.
- Departure Times
- afternoon, sunset, night
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate
- Duration
- 2.5 hours before sunset plus night dive (total duration varies by season)
- Equipment Provided
- snorkel gear, mask, fins, tank & weights
- Food & Drinks
- snacks, water, soft drinks
- Food Included
- snacks
- Free Cancellation Window
- 72 hours
- Gear Included
- snorkel, dive_gear
- Group Size
- small
- Guided
- Yes
- Hotel Pickup
- No
- Includes
- Equipment, Snacks, Guide, Marine Life Spotting, Safety Briefing
- Infant Policy
- prohibited
- Manta Site
- Garden Eel Cove
- Maximum Group Size
- 13 people
- Maximum Passengers
- 13 guests
- Meeting Location
- Makako Bay (Garden Eel Cove)
- Minimum Age
- 8 years
- Night Tour
- Yes
- Not Included
- gratuity, gear rental
- Physical Intensity
- moderate
- Pregnancy Restricted
- Yes
- Private Option
- Yes
- Private Option Available
- Yes
- Swimming Ability Required
- confident
- Swimming Required
- Yes
- Total Duration
- 150 minutes
- Transport Included
- meeting_point_only
- Vessel
- Dive charter boat
- Weather Dependent
- Yes
- What to Bring
- Swimwear, Towel, Water Bottle, Light Jacket, Hat
- Wildlife Likely
- manta_ray, reef_fish
- Wildlife You May See
- manta rays, eels, tropical fish
Frequently asked questions
How long is 2-tank Manta Ray Night Charter?
2-tank Manta Ray Night Charter lasts about 150.
How much does 2-tank Manta Ray Night Charter cost?
2-tank Manta Ray Night Charter ranges from $190 to $230 per person, depending on the option you choose.
Is there a minimum age for 2-tank Manta Ray Night Charter?
The minimum age for 2-tank Manta Ray Night Charter is 8 years old.
Where does 2-tank Manta Ray Night Charter meet?
2-tank Manta Ray Night Charter meets at Makako Bay (Garden Eel Cove).
What is included with 2-tank Manta Ray Night Charter?
2-tank Manta Ray Night Charter includes Equipment, Snacks, Guide, Marine Life Spotting, and Safety Briefing.
What is the cancellation policy for 2-tank Manta Ray Night Charter?
Cancellations 72+ hours in advance receive a 100% refund. Cancellations within 72 hours are subject to the full cost. Full refunds or credits issued if canceled by operator due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Private charters require 1 month notice; groups of 6+ require 7 days; private guide bookings require 7 days.
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