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The world-famous night dive at Garden Eel Cove and Manta Village. Dive lights attract plankton which in turn attracts a resident population of 200+ catalogued reef mantas that perform acrobatic barrel-rolls just above divers. 80 % success rate year-round, peak conditions late spring through early fall.

Reef Manta Ray in Kona (Big Island, Hawaii, USA)

day tripEasyDivingSnorkeling

About This Spot

The world-famous night dive at Garden Eel Cove and Manta Village. Dive lights attract plankton which in turn attracts a resident population of 200+ catalogued reef mantas that perform acrobatic barrel-rolls just above divers. 80 % success rate year-round, peak conditions late spring through early fall.

Best Months to Visit

See Reef Manta Ray in Kona (Big Island, Hawaii, USA). Best months: May, June, July (up to 90% sighting chance). Diving, Snorkeling. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.

  • May: 90%
  • June: 90%
  • July: 90%
  • August: 90%
  • September: 90%
  • April: 85%
  • October: 85%
  • January: 80%
  • February: 80%
  • March: 80%
  • November: 80%
  • December: 80%

Practical Information

  • Location: Kona (Big Island, Hawaii, USA)
  • Coordinates: 19.6400, -156.0200
  • Effort: day trip
  • Accessibility: Easy
  • Observation mode: Diving, Snorkeling

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