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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