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Manta Night Dive Adventure with Jack's Diving Locker in Kona - Kailua-Kona

Manta Night Dive Adventure with Jack's Diving Locker in Kona

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

6 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should have moderate swimming ability and be in good health for diving or snorkeling.

Overview

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.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Manta Dive & Snorkel Trip

A 2-tank dive or snorkel to experience Kona's world famous manta rays up close.

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About This Adventure

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.

Experience the thrill with Kona's originators of the manta night dive!

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.

  • 2 guided dives or snorkel tours
  • Hot shower and bathroom onboard
  • Sandwich, juice, and water
  • Tanks, weights, mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, lights included
  • Other gear available for rent
  • Free gear storage for multi-day divers

Duration

  • 6 hours
    • April 1-September 30 (3:30am-9:30pm)
    • October 1-March 31 (3:00pm-9:00pm)

Requirements

  • Certified divers must provide proof of certification.
  • Students and non-certified divers must meet all prerequisites for the course they are enrolled in.
  • All divers must maintain appropriate health for diving as outlined by the medical requirements for their training level.
  • All snorkelers must be in good health for swimming and snorkeling.
  • Minimums: 4 guests (min of 2 divers per guide and min of 2 snorkelers per guide)

All activities will be charged Hawaii Tax (4.712%), Harbor Fees (3%), Booking Fee (6%), and Hawaii’s ocean conservation fee ($1)

Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

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Cancellation Policies

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.

Adventure Tips

Bring a reusable water bottle

Stay hydrated during long boat trips under the Hawaiian sun.

Arrive on time for safety briefing

Punctuality ensures full safety instructions and smooth gear fitting before diving.

Use reef-safe sunscreen

Protect Hawaii’s delicate marine ecosystem by avoiding harmful chemicals.

Check your dive certification

Certified divers must bring proof; snorkelers should be comfortable swimming in open water.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Manta rays
  • Hawaiian garden eels

History

Kona’s manta night dive tradition began decades ago, making it one of the longest-running nighttime wildlife encounters in Hawaii.

Conservation

Jack's Diving Locker follows strict guidelines to minimize disruption to manta habitats and supports local ocean conservation efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Wetsuit

Essential

Keeps you warm during cooler water conditions, especially on the night dive.

winter specific

Dive Mask

Essential

Essential for clear underwater vision during both day and night activities.

Underwater Dive Light

Essential

Critical for spotlighting manta rays and other nocturnal marine life during night dives.

Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Essential

Protects your skin and the fragile marine environment from harmful UV rays and chemicals.

summer specific