

Best for beginner divers, 9-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Manta Ray Bay in Kona is a reef and artificial reef site located 500 metres from shore. Accessible only by boat, the site offers depths ranging from 9 to 15 metres with an average of 12 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility between 5 and 25 metres and mild currents. Divers and snorkellers may encounter wrasses, Moorish idols, and Raccoon butterflyfish. Less frequently, the site hosts spotted eagle rays, giant frogfish, green sea turtles, day octopuses, and various moray eels including painted, snowflake, turkey, yellow-edged, undulated, and zebra species. Potter's angelfish are also occasionally recorded. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, with typical dive durations of 50 minutes.
19.66820, -156.02900
The operator typically visits Garden Eel Cove near the airport, but the captain selects the best site each night based on ocean conditions.
Check-in is at Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor at the time listed for your charter.
Recorded at this site
Depth
9-15m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
You can regularly encounter wrasses, Moorish idols, and Raccoon butterflyfish. Less common sightings include spotted eagle rays, giant frogfish, green sea turtles, day octopuses, and several species of moray eels.
Yes, Manta Ray Bay is suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers.
The depth ranges from 9 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
This is a boat-only site located 500 metres from the shore.
Yes, Manta Ray Bay is open to both diving and snorkelling activities.
Divers should be cautious of boat traffic in the area and variable visibility, which can range from 5 to 25 metres.
Diving at Manta Ray Bay in Kailua-Kona requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Manta Ray Bay in Kailua-Kona. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Manta Ray Bay in Kailua-Kona. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 27°C.
Manta Ray Bay in Kailua-Kona typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Manta Ray Bay in Kailua-Kona typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.