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Snorkeling with Manta Rays at night was so surreal. Here is my email to My Kona Adventures: We really enjoyed our adventure and I posted a review. My cousin Connie and I booked with Amelia "Mia" Romain. My only other comment is that my cousin Connie got stuck at the tip of the board as the others did not move down the board just a tad so she could fit. She was able to finally nudge her way to the side of the board. I might suggest you ask the participants to move to the further part of the board so that all the participants can get a slot right away. Fortunately my 73 year old cousin is a tough cookie and, like I said, was finally able to squeeze onto the side of the board.
And here is the review on Google: 8:30PM launch on our first night in HI 4-05-2022: Parking was a bit of an issue so keep that in mind as it could take a little longer if there is limited parking near the water. I am borrowing from another reviewer as I couldn't say it better: "The Captain was personable and fun while always focused on safety. Chase kept us informed and safe while in the water and called out the names of each manta as it approached. You can't get any closer to these beautiful and graceful animals as you do simply floating at the surface. Wow!"
I don't know how many total we saw but we were visited by each several times. My niece and I were on the side of the board that got the most action as we were both touched by the Mantas numerous times (I can still imagine their touch against me). I had more than a few eye to eye moments with the Mantas as they neared me. It was quite something.
Keeping your arms straight as they instruct is important for your comfort. It did take me a few tries to get used to my mask and breathing but once that was accomplished, I was able to enjoy the rest of my time. The last ten minutes or so it did get a little chilly, even with our wetsuits; but then again, we are from Phoenix.
My cousin and I both got a little seasick IN the water so the boat ride out and waiting for docking was a bit tense. I think that's probably not the norm but you may want to get some Dramamine or the bracelet they speak of to help with possible sea sickness.
And the ultimate question, yes, I would definitely use this company again.
And here is the review on Google: 8:30PM launch on our first night in HI 4-05-2022: Parking was a bit of an issue so keep that in mind as it could take a little longer if there is limited parking near the water. I am borrowing from another reviewer as I couldn't say it better: "The Captain was personable and fun while always focused on safety. Chase kept us informed and safe while in the water and called out the names of each manta as it approached. You can't get any closer to these beautiful and graceful animals as you do simply floating at the surface. Wow!"
I don't know how many total we saw but we were visited by each several times. My niece and I were on the side of the board that got the most action as we were both touched by the Mantas numerous times (I can still imagine their touch against me). I had more than a few eye to eye moments with the Mantas as they neared me. It was quite something.
Keeping your arms straight as they instruct is important for your comfort. It did take me a few tries to get used to my mask and breathing but once that was accomplished, I was able to enjoy the rest of my time. The last ten minutes or so it did get a little chilly, even with our wetsuits; but then again, we are from Phoenix.
My cousin and I both got a little seasick IN the water so the boat ride out and waiting for docking was a bit tense. I think that's probably not the norm but you may want to get some Dramamine or the bracelet they speak of to help with possible sea sickness.
And the ultimate question, yes, I would definitely use this company again.
Apr 06 2022