Glow Of The Deep Night Snorkel

2 hours 30 minutes, from $80 per person

Overview

This tour puts you in the water after dark off Kailua-Kona, snorkeling among manta rays. You check in at the Bite Me Sportfishing shop on Kealakehe Parkway half an hour before departure, then ride out to the snorkel site, suit up in provided wetsuits and snorkel gear, and get into the water with the rays.

The crew runs through safety instructions before anyone gets wet, and reviewers often praise them for clear communication and for being full of manta facts. A certified lifeguard has been on board, according to one review, and crew hand out swim noodles for extra floatation.

It suits anyone who can swim, since the listing states you must know how to swim to take part. Kids need an adult with them, and children under five must bring their own life vests. The tour runs with a maximum of 30 travellers and most travellers can participate, according to the listing.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Check in at the shopArrive at Bite Me Sportfishing, 74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy #1, Kailua-Kona, 30 minutes before departure to check in at the logo and charter shop.
2. Boat ride outThe boat runs out to the manta snorkel site.
3. Snorkel with mantasSnorkelers enter the water wearing provided wetsuits and snorkel gear.
4. Return to the shopThe boat heads back and the experience ends at the original meeting point on Kealakehe Parkway.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to plan for before you book, based on the listing and what travellers report back.

• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop off, so you arrange your own transport to the shop on Kealakehe Parkway in Kailua-Kona. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for check-in. Departure times shift with the seasons, so call a day ahead to confirm your slot.
• Swimming ability. You must know how to swim; this is stated on the listing. Swim noodles add floatation while you are in the water.
• What to bring. Wear your bathing suit and bring a towel. Snorkel gear and wetsuits are provided, along with snacks, bottled water, and a swim noodle. Meals, gratuities, and transport are not included.
• With kids. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and those under five need their own life vests. One reviewer mentioned young kids and adults enjoying it together.
• Group size. The tour runs with up to 30 travellers. One reviewer described it as organized, fun, and exciting for all ages.
• Weather and timing. The trip needs good weather, and departure times move with sunset through the year. If weather cancels the run, the operator offers a different date or a full refund.

Common issues. The listing flags a minimum passenger count, so the operator can cancel after confirmation if too few people book, in which case you get an alternative or a full refund. One reviewer calls the boat ride out long, so expect some travel time before reaching the site. The site is not wheelchair accessible, though collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated when a passenger brings their own assistant.

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