Kona Manta Ray Night Dive⚠ data unverified
USA · North America · Pacific Ocean
3.6
/ 5
★★★★☆
Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.
Level Beginner
Marine life
3.5
Visibility
3.0
Accessibility
4.0
Facilities
4.5
Pros
- Good visibility around 15 m
- Diveable year-round
Cons
Best for
Plan your trip
$$🛏️
Suggested stay
3–4 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$ · ≈ $325/day
Mature, well-served base — lots of competition keeps lodging reasonable.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. Infrastructure is mature, with plenty of dive centres and lodging.
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Real daily cost in USA
Around $325/day per person · food $96 · hotel $262
Good to know
- Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
- Accessible to Open Water divers.
📷 Steve Dunleavy from Lake Tahoe, NV, United States · CC BY 2.0
Depth
5–12 m (16–39 ft)
Visibility
15 m (49 ft)
Water temp
25–27°C (77–81°F)
Current
Mild
Best season
Year-round
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
15
Why go
Kona Manta Ray Night Dive is a reef site in the Pacific Ocean off USA, offering coral reefs across its waters. Dives run to 12 m with around 15 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 25–27°C. Marine highlights include manta rays and plankton. Diving is possible year-round, typically reached by boat. Best for newer divers. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
Reef
Access
Boat
A highlight of the trip. I'll be back, and I'll bring my dive buddy.
Reliable conditions and plenty of variety — I rate it highly for guiding.
Really enjoyed it. Just watch your buoyancy when you drop in.