#MANTA RAY NIGHT SNORKEL KONA NAMING SKIN#

The crew at each of the different boats are very knowledgeable. If you're heading over to the Big Island and you're not sure what the ocean conditions might be, it's a good idea to check with the boat that you have booked to ask how they think the ocean conditions will be. In summer, it's the exact reverse, where in June and July, the North Shore is really calm. On Oahu, December, January, February are our winter season months, where the North Shore gets really choppy with big waves and then the South Shore (Waikiki) is very calm. So for example, on Oahu, depending on what time of year it is, the ocean conditions can be different. Remember that a lot of the ocean conditions that you might experience are very seasonal. Tip #6: Remember Ocean Conditions are Seasonal To keep the Manta Rays safe and healthy, as they get closer and closer to you, don't extend your hand to touch the Manta Rays or pet the Manta Rays.

#MANTA RAY NIGHT SNORKEL KONA NAMING SKIN#

The reason for this is because the oils on our skin damage the Manta Rays. The boat crews will always remind you of this. That way it has TIME to go in your system and you're less likely to be motion sickness because again you've taken that precaution in advance. By the time the motion sickness tablets kick in, you're already on the vessel and it hasn't had time to be absorbed in your system. I've seen some people make the mistake of getting on board the boat and then taking a motion sickness tablet the moment they step foot on the boat. If you think you might need motion sickness tablets, whether it's ginger, Dramamine, sea bands – make that decision at least a few hours before your trip. This link will take you to the BEST snorkel option that I've done with manta rays where the boat ride is only a quick 5-7 minute ride: Tip #4: Take any motion sickness aids EARLY Don't make my mistake!! If you're prone to seasickness, make sure you ask these kinds of questions because again you're going to be going in the dark, the boat is going to be moving a lot, and you aren't able to see the horizon because it'll be pitch black. It was incredibly choppy and it was at night, so I couldn't use the horizon to help balance me. However, I got incredibly seasick on my trip from the shoreline to the actual Manta Ray snorkel, which was a good 35-minute boat ride. I just knew that I wanted to snorkel with Manta Rays.

When I did this trip years ago, I didn't really know anything about the distance of the harbors where the snorkel trips would be.

Important for those prone to motion sickness! Tip #3: Ask Boat Ride Duration (To/From Snorkel Spot) Check to see if your tour includes any of these – and if it does not, consider packing them with you. These hot beverages can really hit the spot after snorkeling at night where it's chilly and breezy.

Some manta ray snorkel tours include hot cocoa, tea or coffee as well as snacks. On the inside of the bag, there's an inside pocket where you can put your wallet and cell phone. There's an outside zipper for you to put more things, but this is not waterproof. It also has a clip section to clip on your sandals, flip-flops, or slippers, so they don't get misplaced. It's also big enough to fit a towel, cell phone, hat, and whatever else you need. It's padded, has clips to make it comfortable, and it's completely waterproof. My favorite waterproof bag is a 25 liter in mint green. If you have something valuable that you don't want to get wet, such as any camera gear or cell phones, it is an excellent idea to get a waterproof bag. People are getting on and off the boat, they're wet, and water is dripping from them. The number one thing that I would highly recommend that you bring is some sort of waterproof bag. I always find that it's better to pack a couple extra layers of clothing a few extra items than not having what I need. Plus, the worst that could happen by packing these is that you end up not using them. Again, it's not necessarily really cold right when you get out of the water, but the boat ride back from where the snorkel trip is until the shoreline can be very windy. Now as for warm clothes, I would recommend wearing or bringing sweatpants and either a hoodie or some sort of windbreaker. Having that extra dry towel to use as a blanket can make your time after snorkeling a lot more comfortable. You're snorkeling at night and sometimes, depending on the boat ride that you take, the boat ride from where you finish snorkeling to the shore can be anywhere from 5-35 minutes.

The first towel is going to be for using after you finish snorkeling. Make sure that you do bring two towels and warm clothes for after you snorkel. Tip #1: Packing Tip (2 towels + warm clothes)

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