Join Us On The Hoku Nui for Adventure!

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Join us on the luxurious and spacious Hoku Nui.  Our beautiful new boat has 360 degree views of the beautiful blue waters off the West Coast of Hawaii.  Our informative crew will sail you out to an unforgettable snorkel or manta ray  experience and will help you create your vacation adventure in safety and loads […]

8 UNIQUE TECHNIQUES MANTA RAYS USE FOR FILTER-FEEDING

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Martina Wing for Manta Ray Advocates on techniques that Manta Rays use to feed.  Join us on the beautiful Hoku Nui to sail out to Manta Ray Village for an amazing experience joining these majestic and gentle creatures as they feed and perform a graceful hula beneath the surface. Manta rays are large animals who […]

Snorkel With The Majestic Manta Rays

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One of the most popular activities to do on the Big Island is our manta ray tour.  Sail with our excellent crew on the spacious Hoku Nui out to Manta Ray Village for an experience you will never forget.  Float above the majestic and gentle manta and witness their elegant ballet!

NEW STUDY: MANTA RAYS PREFER STAYCATIONS OVER LONG MIGRATIONS

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Our eco-friendly manta ray and snorkel tours offer one of the best tourist experiences on the Big Island.  Michael Greshko for National Geographic on the migration habits of the majestic manta ray. Scientists have found that oceanic manta rays (Manta birostris) usually live their lives in distinct, local subpopulations, changing how conservationists approach protecting the […]

MANTA RAY ‘BRUNCH’: LIKE US, THEY’RE SOCIAL EATERS

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Travel with our great crew on the Hoku Nui to Manta Ray Village for a bucket list adventure viewing the friendly and graceful manta rays while they enjoy dinner.  Shaena Montanari for National Geographic on manta rays as social eaters. Even though these huge fish are 12 feet across, the social behavior of the reef […]

What Is It Like to Snorkel with Manta Rays?

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2 Travel Dads on snorkeling with manta rays.  Snorkeling with manta rays is one the most memorable experiences you can have in the waters off the Big Island.  Join our great crew on the Hoku Nui for this great and eco-friendly experience. What Is It Like to Snorkel with Manta Rays? The long and short […]

HOW DO THEY CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN HAWAII?

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Island Essence on how Hawaiians celebrate the Christmas holiday season.  The magical winter season is a great time to get out on the ocean and enjoy a snorkel or manta ray tour.  Join us on the Hoku Nui for a not to miss experience.  Mele Kalikimaka from all of us at Sea Paradise! At this […]

8 Must See Places Around the Big Island

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Big Island Guide on things to do on the Big Island.  Swimming with the gentel and majestic manta rays is on the list and Sea Paradise has the best crew and manta ray tour in Kona.  It’s an experience you’ll never forget! The Big Island offers a huge variety of activities to choose from. To […]

DO MANTA RAYS SMILE? AND WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH GIGGLING STING RAYS?

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People often confuse the gentle manta ray with the sting ray.  They’re not the same.  Manta Rays are harmless and huge.  Martina Wing for Manta Ray Advocates on the confusion of the two creatures and the ‘smile’ of the sting ray.  Join us to create an unforgettable bucket list experience in the water with the […]

WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER EVER TOUCH A MANTA RAY

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Snorkeling with Manta Rays is an amazing experience.  Join us on the Hoku Nui to go out to Manta Ray Village and get up close and personal with the graceful and majestic manta rays – but don’t touch.  Martina Wing for Manta Ray Advocates on why it’s important not to touch the beautiful and friendly […]

MANTA GUARANTEE

Re-book for FREE if you do not see a Manta Ray on your tour. (Manta Rays are a wild marine animal. Sea Paradise does not guarantee the sighting of a Manta Ray.)

Our Manta guarantee: ” If a manta ray isn’t seen the night of your trip. Return free on any regularly scheduled Manta Ray experience during the next 7 days. Space available and advanced reservation required for return trip.

*This is NOT a money back guarantee.

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MULTI-TRIP DISCOUNT

Discounted tour must be after full price tour. The discount applies to the second tour and based on available seating. To make a reservation call 808-322-2500. Not in combination with any other discount. Offer is non-transferable.