moderate
6 hours
Participants should have moderate swimming ability and be in good health for diving or snorkeling.
Experience Kona's legendary manta night dive with Jack's Diving Locker. Daytime reef dives meet nocturnal encounters with majestic manta rays in a one-of-a-kind underwater adventure.
A 2-tank dive or snorkel to experience Kona's world famous manta rays up close.
Dive into an unforgettable adventure with Kona's original manta night dive! Experience the vibrant reef and Hawaiian garden eels during the day, then witness the majestic manta rays feeding in the dark. Enjoy a stunning sunset, delicious refreshments, and all necessary gear for an exhilarating underwater journey.
First, explore the dive site in the afternoon and see the expansive reef and a large colony of endemic Hawaiian garden eels.
Come up from your dive to enjoy a beautiful Hawaiian sunset, relax and have a bite to eat. On the second dive, you descend into darkness and, in the beam of your light, watch the reef come alive. Observe in awe as Manta Rays glide in from the darkness to feed on the microscopic plankton attracted to your light.
All activities will be charged Hawaii Tax (4.712%), Harbor Fees (3%), Booking Fee (6%), and Hawaii’s ocean conservation fee ($1)
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Flying or Driving to Altitude After Diving: For multiple dives per day or multiple days of diving, a minimum surface interval of 18 hours is suggested before flying or driving to altitude. For a single dive, a minimum of 12 hours is suggested.
Stay hydrated during long boat trips under the Hawaiian sun.
Punctuality ensures full safety instructions and smooth gear fitting before diving.
Protect Hawaii’s delicate marine ecosystem by avoiding harmful chemicals.
Certified divers must bring proof; snorkelers should be comfortable swimming in open water.
Kona’s manta night dive tradition began decades ago, making it one of the longest-running nighttime wildlife encounters in Hawaii.
Jack's Diving Locker follows strict guidelines to minimize disruption to manta habitats and supports local ocean conservation efforts.
Keeps you warm during cooler water conditions, especially on the night dive.
winter specific
Essential for clear underwater vision during both day and night activities.
Critical for spotlighting manta rays and other nocturnal marine life during night dives.
Protects your skin and the fragile marine environment from harmful UV rays and chemicals.
summer specific