Manta Village

Entry and exit are via the dive boat, with divers kneeling on the sandy bottom to observe mantas.

Accessible by boat from Keauhou Bay or nearby harbors. Many local operators offer guided night dive trips.

The highlight is the manta rays, often numbering in the dozens. Plankton and small reef fish are also present.

The site features a sandy bottom with minimal structure, ideal for observing manta ray acrobatics.

Parking is available near the Keauhou Bay launch point or at nearby dive shop lots if using a charter.

Facilities depend on the dive boat, typically including restrooms and gear rental at the harbor.

Moderate, as the site's fame for night manta dives attracts divers, especially during peak tourist seasons. However, boat-only access helps regulate numbers, and operators often coordinate to prevent overcrowding.

Watch for boat traffic near the harbor. Currents can be present during tidal changes. Night diving requires good buoyancy control to avoid disturbing the sandy bottom. Visibility may decrease with plankton blooms, which ironically attract more mantas.