Top-notch operators who are very safety-minded and also have a great sense of humor. Yes–I highly recommend Kona Diving Company, although I have no affiliation with them other than having dived with them. On my dive there were 4 Manta Rays, although with all of their swooping and loops, it felt like more! We were told that over 90% of the time Manta Rays are there. Most times that are suitable for diving, yes. That said, most people wear them for the activity, and I at least recommend a dive skin, to protect your skin from scratches when on the ocean floor. Not really–it's usually pretty warm, around 76-81 degrees Farenheit. No–it's very important not to touch the mantas, not only because they don't like it, but just as importantly because it removes a protective film from them that helps keep them healthy and prevent disease. While I'm more sensitive than the average person to motion sickness, I still highly recommend your favorite anti-nausea medication or, for those like me that prefer not to take a pill unless they have to, try the anti-nausea acupressure wrist bands. Is the Water Choppy Enough for an Average Person to Need Anti-Nausea Medication? Keep in mind that getting to and from the site is about 40 minutes each way. The 2 tank dive is about 5.5 hours, and the shorter dive is about 3.5 hours. If diving with Kona Diving Company, a shorter 1 tank dive is offered about once a week, for $120 per diver and $100 per snorkeler. The cost for scuba divers is $140 for the 2 tank dive (one tank for diving the reef before sunset, and the other tank for the manta ray night dive) and the cost for snorkelers on the same trip is $115. Snorkelers float on top and look down at the Manta Rays, and divers stay on the bottom, looking up. No–snorkelers as well as divers go on the Manta Ray Night Dive. ‘ULU Ocean Grill Review and Four Seasons Hualalai Dining Ka'ana Kitchen Review and Andaz Maui at Wailea Diningįour Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Reviewīreakfast at DUO at Four Seasons Maui at Waileaįour Seasons Resort Hualalai Review: Best Luxury Hotel in Hawaii Visiting Hawaii? This post is part of a trip report on the Big Island of Hawaii and Maui, including stays at the Four Seasons Hualalai and Four Seasons Maui at Wailea.įor prior posts in this trip report, please see:Īlaska Airlines Board Room Seattle Lounge Review I'll detail my experience and provide a FAQ to help you decide if this dive or snorkel experience is for you. The Kona Manta Ray Night Dive is often considered among the top dives in the world, but even if you don't scuba dive, you can come along as a snorkeler. This Manta Ray Night Dive in Kona, Hawaii review is from a diving trip with Kona Diving Company.
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