Each year, many tourists come to Hawaii just to swim with manta rays. More specifically, they travel to Kona on the West side of the Big Island to meet the gentle giants. There’s no question that swimming with manta rays is a unique and magical experience...
After being closed for several months following the outbreak of COVID-19, Hawaii has opened up its doors for travelers again through the pre-travel program and we are excited to resume operations for our moonlight manta ray swim at the beautiful Mauna Kea Beach Hotel....
Manta rays are truly remarkable and beautiful creatures, and Hawaii is one of the few places in the world where you can be an arm’s length away from manta rays. Travelers from around the globe visit Kona on the Big Island to swim and dive with manta rays. Did you know...
Thousands of tourists travel to Kona each year, to experience the manta rays in their natural habitat around the Big Island of Hawaii. Companies have been offering nighttime swimming and diving tours with mantas since 1991, when one single boat went out once a week....
UPDATE XI January 1, 2021: The pre-travel program is awesome. It started on October 15th and we slowly see more visitors coming back. The State of Hawaii made improvements to the program as they are “learning by doing” and we are profoundly grateful for...
Many people think they’ve seen a manta ray – while in reality, they spotted a different animal. There are so many different types of rays in the ocean! When you come to Hawaii, there is a good chance that you would see a spotted eagle ray and sometimes even a...
Hawaii offers the amazing opportunity to experience manta rays in their natural environment. Manta rays have been attracted to the lighted viewing areas along the Kona coast for over 30 years; it’s a unique ocean adventure for travelers from all around the world. This...
Aloha to all new and returning Manta Ray Advocates readers! Hawaii in all its beauty and diversity is a very desirable travel destination, especially in the winter when you might be dreaming about a tropical treasure getaway while shoveling snow. Winter in Hawaii...
Sunny greetings from Hawaii! Today’s blog post tackles another common question as many tourists wonder how we celebrate Christmas in Hawaii. So let’s dive right in so you can discover five fun facts about how we celebrate Christmas in Hawaii. 1. Christmas...