WAIMEA SNORKEL FIELD GUIDE
A Private Thresher Charter: Mantas at Sunset and a Sky Full of Stars off Waimea
A concise guide to Da Whale Boat’s exclusive 2-hour private manta-ray charter from the Kohala Coast—what to expect, what’s provided, and who it’s for.
A Private Thresher Charter: Mantas at Sunset and a Sky Full of Stars off Waimea.
This two-hour private charter aboard a 2022 Thresher offers an intimate manta-ray snorkeling experience off Waimea, Hawai‘i—designed for groups of up to six who want the sunset, the animals, and the night sky without crowded tourist boats.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 2022 Thresher, All to Yourself
The trip is offered as a private charter on a 2022 Thresher, limited to a maximum of six guests for a personal, guided manta-ray encounter away from crowded boats.
Sunset Transit En Route to the Mantas
On the way to the manta location the outing is anchored by a Hawaiian sunset viewed from the water, setting the tone before the marine encounter.
Nightfall and Stargazing Back to Harbor
After the manta experience, the return leg toward Kawaihae harbor is notable for clear, star-strewn skies that cap the two-hour excursion.
What the day feels like
What This Private Manta Charter Feels Like
The flow is compact and deliberate: board your private Thresher, glide along the Kohala Coast as the sun drops, pause for a guided manta snorkeling encounter, then head back under a brilliantly star-filled sky—all wrapped into a focused two-hour outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private manta charter suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The charter is a two-hour outing.
Wetsuits, snorkel gear, flotation devices, water and fresh fruit are provided for the excursion.
This is a private charter for 1–6 guests and is priced as a private trip.
The operator runs the charter out of the Kohala Coast/Kawaihae area, minutes from nearby resorts and roughly 30 minutes from the Four Seasons.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter?
The experience is a two-hour private charter.
How many guests can join?
The private charter accommodates up to six guests.
Is snorkeling gear provided?
Yes—wetsuits, snorkel gear, flotation devices, water and fresh fruit are provided.
What boat is used for the trip?
The trip runs aboard a private 2022 Thresher boat.
Where does the charter operate from?
The operator runs charters from the Kohala Coast/Kawaihae area, minutes from nearby resorts and about 30 minutes from the Four Seasons.