Manta Watch

Watch the Giant Kona Manta Rays perform an underwater ballet while you stay dry, safe, cozy and comfortable on the decks of the glass bottom boat, Spirit of Kona. High intensity lights illuminate the underwater scene. Watch through the large glass bottom windows as the giant manta ray enters and feeds on the plankton forming near the lights under the boat. Seen up close and just inches from the glass, the experience is fabulous. Snap photographs and video to take home to share with your family and friends, and do it all while enjoying your favorite cocktail or soft drink.

Until the introduction of the Spirit of Kona, with its large glass bottom windows, the only way to see the Giant Kona Manta Ray was to get into a cold black ocean at night in scuba or snorkel gear. The Spirit of Kona is equipped with underwater lighting to draw in the plankton that the Giant Manta Rays feed on. It is the newest most popular way to view these graceful animals with the whole family, young or old.

Scuba divers and snorkelers in the water often unwittingly rub against the fragile coral damaging it. Boat anchors dropped on the reef destroy the fragile ecosystem beyond repair. View responsibly without all the risk to the reef and the life that need it to live. See the Giant Manta Ray from the decks of the Spirit of Kona. The most eco friendly and responsible way to view these amazing animals.

Now, Blue Sea Cruises will offer guaranteed sightings or come again absolutely free! If you don't see Manta rays while on the Blue Sea Cruises Manta Watch cruise. Seeing the Giant Kona Manta Ray is rated as one of the top ten things to do in Hawaii by travel magazines. What better way to see them, then from a large, stable dry deck where you can sip your favorite cocktail in comfort while viewing them. Refreshments, Beer, Wine, Well drinks, food and souvenir items are available for purchase.