5 Mistakes to Avoid When Snorkeling with Manta Rays in Hawaii | The Thing to Do in Hawaii

Manta ray night snorkeling is a bucket list adventure. Don’t mess it up. Here are 5 things to avoid when booking your manta ray snorkel tour in Hawaii.

Swimming with these gentle giants is the thrill of a lifetime. After flying across the Pacific, here are some helpful tips on booking your snorkel tour and respecting the manta rays. We want Henry to do this someday, so let’s protect these rays!

Correction: the correct spelling is Kauna'oa Beach at the Mauna Kea Resort.

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Manta Ray Snorkel and Dive Guide: Read before you book!
https://thehawaiivacationguide.com/manta-ray-snorkel-and-dive-in-hawaii/

Manta Ray Tour Operators:
Keauhou Bay (Manta Village) Manta Ray Tour with Sea Paradise:
https://thehawaiivacationguide.com/manta-ray-night-snorkel-with-sea-paradise/

Manta Heaven night snorkel or dive with Kona Ocean Adventures:
https://thehawaiivacationguide.com/manta-ray-night-snorkel-or-dive-with-kona-ocean-adventures/

Manta Heaven night dive with Kona Honu Divers:
https://thehawaiivacationguide.com/manta-ray-night-dive-with-kona-honu-divers/

Manta Ray Advocates on the Kohala Coast:
https://mantarayadvocates.com/

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GoPro HERO 8 or Underwater Camera Settings for Night Time Filming
* Resolution/FPS: 4K/24p
* Lens: SuperView
* Hypersmooth: On
* Bit Rate: High
* Shutter: 1/48
* White Balance: Auto
* ISO Min: 100
* ISO Max: 800
* Sharpness: Medium
* Color: GoPro

The ISO is the biggest factor, take it off auto and change the max to 800. Adjust the ISO as needed per your underwater camera.

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Best of Hawaii Things to Do: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling
00:00 Intro
01:53 Mistake 1: Not Going to the Island of Hawaii
02:45 Mistake 2: Trying to Snorkel by Yourself
03:49 Mistake 3: Not Using a Manta Green List Activity Provider
04:43 Mistake 4: Adjust Your Expectations
05:52 Mistake 5: Go to the Right Location for Manta Rays
06:39 Final Tips for Snorkeling with Manta Rays

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