It was quite comfortable actually! We laid perfectly still on top of the water, and waited.
Face down in the water and we wiggled the foam noodle down under our hips, so that when we held onto the surfboard handle we could easily lay flat on our stomachs on top of the water. Then he took us out away from the Kini Kini and we took our positions.
Night swim with manta rays kona plus#
We got ourselves situated in the water and took our place holding onto the surf board, all 6 of us plus our guide in the water. And when I put my face down into the water, it’s as if I’ve been transported to a different world swarming with night life, and majestic manta rays.Įveryone Wants to See the Manta Rays at Nightīy the time we arrived, there were already a number of boats in the bay, all with the same goal…to see the mantas at night! The good thing about having other boats in the bay is that all the lights from the other swimmers and boats gave off enough light underwater to illuminate a large area! We could see quite a distance in the clear water, which was perfect! The bad thing was that it was a bit noisy out of the water, luckily when our heads were submerged it muffled the sound. Tonight it’s not just the moonlight that is illuminating the water, but spotlights. Once floating properly, I adjusted my mask around my eyes and nose, careful to seal out the water, and placed the snorkel in my mouth. Basically, they outfitted a surfboard with a large LED light on the bottom and handles all the way around this would be our home base while in the water.Īfter our boat arrived at the snorkel location, I jumped in the water and got myself situated on my noodle the foam floatation device that I would use to keep myself propped nicely on top of the water. Along the way to our snorkel spot, our guides gave us the rundown of how this would work. One of the reasons this location is great is that the bay is right there, so the boat ride is maybe 5 minutes, whereas other tours from town have to travel quite a distance to get to the bay. After meeting our guides and getting a quick safety briefing, we headed out into the bay. We were picked up by a golf cart at the Sheraton Kona’s lobby and whisked down the street to the dock where we boarded the Wa’a Kini Kini, a double-hulled Hawaiian style canoe. Photo credit – Second Wave Ocean Images for Sheraton Kona Buy Your Tickets to Swim With the Manta Rays HERE Take the Night Manta Snorkel Trip on the Authentic Hawaiian Canoe, the Kini Kini But we were lucky enough to get an up close experience by night snorkeling with them. You can even watch them from the hotel and the restaurant, Rays on the Bay. We were staying at the Sheraton at Keaohou Bay, which has a prime spot on the coast for manta viewing. The bay is home to a number of mantas, and the crystal clear water and calm surf make it an enjoyable experience. Keaohou Bay here on the Big Island of Hawaii is one of the best places for this experience. “ Creative Commons Flower Garden Manta Ray” by NOAA’s National Ocean Service is licensed under CCBY2.0 Bucket List: Night Swimming With Manta Rays, CHECK!įor many years I have dreamt of this moment, when I would be able to swim with these beautiful Manta Rays.
S wimming with manta rays in Hawaii at night was an experience of a lifetime, one that we will never forget. We are handed hot chocolate by our guides, and sip on it as we reflect on what just happen while making our way back to shore in the darkness. I remove my snorkel, mask, and fins, and even with salt water still dripping down my face, I can’t help but smile at Josh. Even though I’m back in our double-hulled Hawaiian canoe, the Kini Kini, making my way back to shore I still just can’t believe what I experienced. The temperature is warm, but not hot, and the humidity is reduced by a slight breeze off the water.
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