They did have ginger chews on board which I took advantage of and I ended up being just fine but it’s always a little dicey for me when it comes to bobbing for that long on choppy waters. In total, it took about 45 minutes for us to get into the water after we arrived. People like me, who are a little iffy with sea sickness, may find themselves counting down the minutes until it’s time to dive in. The only issue was that it was pretty choppy out there. They also did a good job of fielding all of our questions. Once we were there, the instructors gave us a short lecture on the manta rays, which was pretty interesting and informative. It took us about 25 minutes to get to our diving spot where we saw several other boats when we arrived. Also, a waterproof jacket could come in handy since my shirt got pretty drenched on the way in. Still, bring a towel because it could get cold on the way back in. They have plastic bins under your seats with lids so it’s really easy to keep your bags or other items dry which is really nice. This means you should arrive wearing your swimsuit underneath your street clothes. Once you check in, you will head to the boat where you will find your wetsuit and scuba gear - you should already have a seat assigned for you making things very easy. If you’re snorkeling, you could be on a boat with only snorkelers or on a boat with the divers. If you need to go to the bathroom, there is a public bathroom facility just across the parking lot from where you check-in.ĭepending on the size of the groups, there may be one or two boats going out that evening. The email tells you to check in at the boat but in reality you check in under the pavilion right by the boats.
Your exact meeting time may vary depending on the sunset so always double check your email for the correct time. If you go with Manta Rays Dives of Hawaii, you’ll want to arrive at 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 right on time as they make it clear that arriving too late means the boat going out without you! They checked off all the boxes of a good dive shop which included: good pre-arrival communication, experienced and personable crew, equipped boat, and no equipment or safety concerns. Initially, I wanted to scuba dive at Manta Village because it was so close to our hotel at the Outrigger but I struggled to find any dive outings, so we chose to scuba dive at Manta Heaven/Garden Eel Cove and booked with Manta Rays Dives of Hawaii.īased on all of the boats we saw, there are a number of diving companies out there but we had a really great experience with Manta Rays Dives of Hawaii, so I would gladly recommend them.
#Manta ray dive big island full
If you’re thinking about scuba diving with manta rays on the Big Island, I’ll give you a full breakdown of the experience and let you know exactly what to expect! Why we chose scuba diving at Manta Heaven It’s hard to describe the thrill of watching these gentle giants swoop in above your head and it’s easily one of the top dives I’ve ever done. Scuba diving with manta rays on the Big Island is without a doubt a bucket list experience.
0 kommentar(er)
