WAIMEA SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Under Waimea’s Night Sky: A Private Boat Swim with Giant Mantas
A two-hour private night dive and snorkel in Waimea with Captain Chad's Charters for up to six guests, offering an intimate encounter with manta rays where Hawaii is the only place in the world to do this at night.
Under Waimea’s Night Sky: A Private Boat Swim with Giant Mantas.
Dive into a short, electric night on the Kona coast: Hawaii’s signature manta-ray experience, offered as a private boat outing by Captain Chad's Charters. Limited to six guests, the trip promises a personal, safe, and intimate two-hour encounter beneath the stars with gentle manta rays—the only place on earth where these night swims take place.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Night Swim with Gentle Manta Rays
Hawaii is the only place in the world where you can swim with manta rays at night—an otherworldly encounter with the species in low light that defines this outing.
Private, Intimate Boat Experience
Operated by Captain Chad's Charters with a maximum of six guests, the private boat format is designed to avoid large crowds and deliver a personal, memorable ocean experience.
Two Hours Under the Stars
A concise two-hour excursion focused on a night dive and snorkel, concentrated around the brief, luminous time when mantas feed and glide through the water.
What the day feels like
What This Night Feels Like
Over the course of two hours you join a small, private boat group led by Captain Chad for a night dive and snorkel designed to put you in the water with manta rays beneath the stars. The emphasis is on a safe, personal encounter—an escape from the larger, daytime crowds and a compact, unforgettable marine encounter.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs approximately 2 hours.
This is a night dive and snorkel (Scuba topic).
Maximum of six guests to keep the outing private and intimate.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Manta Ray Experience Private Boat trip?
The trip duration is approximately 2 hours.
How many people are on each charter?
Each outing is limited to a maximum of six guests.
Who operates the manta night swims?
The experience is run by Captain Chad's Charters.
Is this a night activity?
Yes. This is a night dive and snorkel—the experience centers on swimming with manta rays after dark.
Is Hawaii unique for night manta swims?
Yes. Hawaii is the only place in the world where you can swim with manta rays at night.
Will the trip feel private or crowded?
The charter is promoted as a private, personal experience intended to escape the large crowds, with a six-guest maximum for intimacy.