Thursday 23 June 2016

Snorkeling At Night Part – 2

Manta Ray Night Snorkel
A night snorkeling adventure to see manta rays is not just a surreal experience. It is rated as being among the 10 best dive experiences in the world and is one that you will never forget.

Darkness and Light

Swimming and snorkeling in inky darkness may seem to be a little intimidating. It is not. First of all special lighting equipment is used to allow you to see the marine life that comes to life, to swim and to feed, after night falls. Second, you are accompanied by a professional guide, who will look after your safety and bring you to the boat early if you start to feel uncomfortable. And, of course, you will not be in the water alone. Night snorkeling is done in large groups so there will always be others around you.

The number of people with you will not detract from the romance of the experience. The special lighting will act to make the manta rays and other creatures stand out in the dark water and look like they are performing a special ballet, choreographed only for you. Watching these strange graceful creatures glide in and out between the darkness and the light is an experience unlike any other. And since the night snorkels have been going on since the 1970’s the rays are used to human presence and are not disturbed by it. That means that the rays could swim and perform their acrobatic maneuvers just inches from you.

How It Works

The night snorkeling site is just 20 minutes from the harbor. After a quick boat ride you will be briefed  on the mantas and their behavior, so that you can better understand what you will be seeing. You then put on your gear and get in the water along with the swim guide. The lights are turned on to attract the plankton, on which the mantas feed. As the plankton start to collect, the rays emerge from the darkness to start feeding. The rest is magic. There is even an option of having a professional videographer record your manta experience for you.

Safety

Night snorkeling with mantas is completely safe. Unlike sting rays, they have no barbs and cannot hurt humans. In fact, it is the other way around. Humans must not touch the trusting rays that come close to them because the bacteria from humans could kill the mantas.

A night snorkel with manta rays is just one of the many incredible snorkeling experiences that await you in the waters off the Big Island of Hawaii. There are all kinds of options, at various times of the day, so fitting a snorkeling trip into your vacation plans is never difficult. Charter boats with expert crews will take you to the best snorkeling locations. If you don’t have your own gear, it will be provided to you. There are guides and experts who will guide and assist you so that you enjoy every moment of your experience. Since swimming does make you hungry, a boat and crew that provides you with great food, beverages and snacks, will complete your snorkeling experience. A perfect end to an enthralling experience.

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