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Enjoy Manta Rays Or An Authentic Luau
There are some iconic experiences that are not on the standard itinerary that we encourage our guests to check out while on the Big Island of Hawaii. One of them is to experience snorkeling or diving with manta rays. These marine animals are attracted to light hitting the water which attracts their food source. Our special setup allows you to hang out and they will swim around you, sometimes brushing up against you as they feed.
The other option you can experience on a separate night is the Island Breeze Luau. This spectacular location in a historic bay makes this evening of cultural celebration even more special. Itʻs a great night of entertainment and good food.
Day 3: Tue. June 27th, 2023
Day 4: Wed. June 28th, 2023
Price per person $165.00
The Island Breeze Luau features a 22-dish buffet, open bar, Polynesian arts & crafts demonstrations, and the Royal Court procession. Highlighting the evening is the spectacular Polynesian Revue. Watch as the Royal Court of King Kamehameha I as he arrives by canoe, his arrival greeted by a Couth Conch Herald and a Court Chanter. Follow his procession into the royal grounds to experience a luau that truly deserves Hawaii’s Royal title. Held at the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, this luau on the Big Island of Hawaii fully absorbs its namesake into the show.
The Travel Channel calls the manta ray snorkel and dive “One of the Top-Ten things to do in your lifetime.” Experiencing the beauty of the manta ray up close and personal is an experience you will always cherish. The snorkel and dive adventure is at night for the best viewing of the manta rays. Although you can view manta rays during daylight hours, they feed most actively at night when many planktons rise towards the surface, providing one of the favorite foods on which mantas feed. Using dive lights that are safe for the manta, we can attract these planktons that attract the mantas.
Manta Rays do not have stingers like the Stingrays; mantas are entirely safe to be around.
Price includes professional snorkel gear and tanks for divers. However, the cost of a taxi service is not included. We will send participants in groups to save cost, $10 per person for taxi service.
Manta rays do not have stingers like the Stingrays; mantas are entirely safe to be around.
Price includes professional snorkel gear and tanks for divers. However, the cost of a taxi service is not included. We will send participants in groups to save cost, $10 per person for taxi service.
8:00 AM | Breakfast at Splashers
Evening Optional Tour: Manta Ray Snorkel or Dive The Travel Channel calls Snorkeling with Manta Rays “One of the top things to do in your lifetime. Manta Rays are very gentle – no teeth, stingers or barbs. They are simply big and beautiful with wingspans that exceed 15-feet in width. These Gentle Giants visit nightly to feed on the plankton that is attracted by the bright light from the tour boat. The Manta Ray tour offers a Snorkel or Dive Tour for your an |
3:00 PM | Divers take a taxi to your Manta Ray Dive. |
4:30 PM | Snorkelers take a taxi to your Snorkel Night Dive. |
9:00 PM | Return to your hotel. |
8:00 AM | Walk to Kona Pier (5 minutes) begin your Dolphin Snorkel Adventure aboard the 65’ ft. Double Hull power catamaran as you make your way to Red Hill snorkel site. Along the way enjoy views of dolphins and Kona coastline. Continental Breakfast included, along with a hearty Deli lunch. View this site for more info. |
1:30 PM | Return to hotel, relax at your hotel or lounge at pool side or swim at the beach. |
5:00 PM | Optional Tour Island Breeze Luau fronting the beach side of the hotel. A great way to wrap up a wonderful vacation from Oahu to the Big Island of Hawaii. |