Sunlight on Water
Sunlight on Water
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Kailua-Kona, United States
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2023
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Scott V
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
Amazing adventure, great crew and the MANTA RAYS were out of this world! We couldn’t have asked for a more incredible experience, we will be coming back again with the Sunlight crew! Thanks again, Kendra & Scott
Written 31 October 2023
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K & S, such a pleasure having you on board, we look forward to your next visit! Mahalo for the lovely review!
Written 31 October 2023
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Wyatt M
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Awesome experience! Awesome service! Great time for kids! It’s truly a once in a lifetime experience!!
Written 31 October 2023
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We're so pleased you had a wonderful experience, mahalo for taking the time to leave us a review!
Written 31 October 2023
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pnwtraveler2018
Seattle, WA5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Thank you so much to Drew, Patrick and Taylor! Magical experience and thank you for teaching us about the Rays. 5/5 recommend!
Written 31 October 2023
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Mahalo for the review, such a pleasure having your group out!
Written 31 October 2023
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Meghan.Gerber
Reno, NV11 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Do yourself a favor...if you want a true deep water adventure...book the Deep Ocean Wildlife Safari with Sunlight on Water!!! We saw wild dolphins, pilot whales, a baby octopus, turtles, a ton of beautiful fish, and SHARKS! Besides seeing all of the amazing aquatic wildlife, we went out about 20 miles and snorkeled with 12,000 ft of the Pacific below us. And then, we saw the incredible cave where the final scene of Pirates of Caribbean was filmed!
Captain Taylor and "Crew Drew" were amazing and made this trip absolutely magical for us. And a special shout out to the wonderful Alissa who helped us get this booked even though she couldn't join us :( Side bar, we also did a manta ray dive with Sunlight on Water and it was also amazing! Maholo nui loa
Captain Taylor and "Crew Drew" were amazing and made this trip absolutely magical for us. And a special shout out to the wonderful Alissa who helped us get this booked even though she couldn't join us :( Side bar, we also did a manta ray dive with Sunlight on Water and it was also amazing! Maholo nui loa
Written 23 October 2023
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Meghan, mahalo for the lovely review! You had such an epic day and we are so glad you had a blast with the crew. Wish I could have joined you, next time ;). - Alyssa
Written 31 October 2023
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Renee H
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Captain Tyler and your amazing crew,
We were so impressed that we had to come back and do 2nd Manta ray snorkel in the same week
The Manta rays were breathtaking and crew had so much knowledge of them and even had names for many of them..
This was hands down one of the best experiences we have ever had.
We felt very comfortable, safe and had a blast with all of you.
I toured with another boat on this visit and there was no comparison.
The crew works well with all age groups and makes sure all are having fun and feel special.
Hope to see you all soon!
Mahalo Renee Hemmingsen
We were so impressed that we had to come back and do 2nd Manta ray snorkel in the same week
The Manta rays were breathtaking and crew had so much knowledge of them and even had names for many of them..
This was hands down one of the best experiences we have ever had.
We felt very comfortable, safe and had a blast with all of you.
I toured with another boat on this visit and there was no comparison.
The crew works well with all age groups and makes sure all are having fun and feel special.
Hope to see you all soon!
Mahalo Renee Hemmingsen
Written 21 October 2023
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Renee, it was such a pleasure having you! We hope to see you again on your next visit, mahalo for taking time to leave us such a thoughtful review!
Written 31 October 2023
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strattonwendi
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
“Pull-ups all day K”, Tyler and Patrick were fantastic hosts. From the gourmet snacks, the mask rescue, the amazing dance of the silver sides, the acrobatics of Amanda and the hot chocolate to end the tour. What an amazing time. Thanks guys!
Written 14 October 2023
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Woo hoo, sounds like an eventful evening, we're so glad you had an amazing time! Mahalo for the review!
Written 18 October 2023
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K N
5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This was an amazing experience, where we saw up to 6 different manta rays at the same time, and they would do backflips right below us, coming belly-to-belly with us, close enough you could touch them (but don't touch them!). The whole activity was well planned, timed and coordinated, the staff was friendly and helpful and gave clear instructions. The snorkeling was very easy as we just needed to stay in one place around a plexiglass board floating on top of the water from which the lights shined down into the water.
I hope we can go back and experience this again someday!
I hope we can go back and experience this again someday!
Written 8 September 2023
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Mahalo for your feedback, and thank you for emphasizing not to touch them! :)
We look forward to seeing you again someday!
Written 14 September 2023
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TwistedMagnolia
Dundas, Canada72 contributions
Aug 2023
These guys are the best. I took 6 people on a snorkeling trip. They were safe, warm, kind and absolutely a joy. We really enjoyed this so much. They went above and beyond looking for great things to see. We saw fish in a cove, a Manta Rey in the daytime, flying fish, and a bait bomb (a huge number of swirling fish). They were hospitable, patient and we loved them so much we are going. back again for another trip. Can't say enough positive things. We loved Drew and Taylor.
Written 15 August 2023
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Aloha, we LOVE to hear this! A bait ball, how lucky and rare! Taylor and Drew are so passionate and make a fantastic team for our guests. Can't wait to see you back out for more adventures! Mahalo
Written 31 August 2023
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Stephanie T
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The Captain and crew were so fun and kind. We had some very nervous family members and the crew were so patient and reassuring. Everybody got in and had an amazing time! The mantas were so accommodating too. We all fell in love with these amazing animals.
Written 13 August 2023
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We loved sharing this experience with you, it truly brings us joy to educate and facilitate these meaningful interactions between guests and the majestic mantas! Mahalo for the review, it means so much to our small business.
Written 15 August 2023
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goonter
chicago12 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
What an amazing manta ray experience! Captain Taylor and Patrick were the best! Two in our group were a bit apprehensive but they really made us feel safe and the way the trip was structured also added to our enjoyment! We got to the location while it was still light and got acclimated to the water first. By the time the mind blowing show began we were relaxed and absolutely amazed! Highlight of our trip!
Written 4 August 2023
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We're so happy you had a fantastic manta show and that our Captain and Crew made you feel comfortable and safe throughout the trip. Mahalo!
Written 8 August 2023
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Andy D
1 contribution
Are you allowed to bring your own GoPro in the water on this tour?
Monet5683
Everett, WA181 contributions
Yes-but you have to keep it (and any cameras) close to your body. No stretching out your arms, selfie sticks or dangling things or else the rays won’t come! You even have to lay your body flat on the water or else it scares them away and trust me, you want to see every incredible moment you can with these beauties!!
Chris_in_Hawii
Honolulu, HI
Does the staff take pictures underwater for purchase or do we need to bring our own camera? Thank you,
timetraveller_20110
Hastings, UK115 contributions
On your Swim with the Manta Ray Tour, how long Is the swim itself for?
manwanger
Roseville, CA5 contributions
we had about an hour in the water. however, about 15 minutes of this time was as the sun was setting without light boards out. i was the only person that jumped in the water and just snorkeled. this was vastly superior to hanging onto the light board. there were about a dozen boats around with nobody in the water. it was amazing. i observed mantas cruising along as opposed to just around the board. twilight snorkeling is sensational. i would recommend sunlight on the water as a tour company.
PJ E
Boise, ID169 contributions
Do you have room for 2 or 3 on a Manta Snorkel on Tues?
Sunlight On Water
Kailua-Kona, HI10 contributions
Aloha,
We do have space on Tuesday, January 20 Night Manta Snorkel. However, there is big surf predicted and may impact our ability to go out. Please give us a call.
Mahalo
Melainah