However on Trip Advisor it advertises the trip for $70. When I tried to sign up for the tour on line the only thing available for our date was a ride- along but when we arrived Jacob said I could get in the water for $30. There was a problem when we put in the address given in the email with google maps- The directions given took us away from the boat harbor, but the rest of the written directions were right on. It was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life.įirst I would like to say Jacob and Zander were great! I highly recommend Hang Loose Boat tours and especially the Manta Ray night tour. I’s recommend taking something for motion sickness unless you have your sea legs. The water was a warm 81 degrees and swimmers were in the water only 45 minutes to an hour. The location of Hang Loose Boat Tours (where you meet the boat) is a bit more of a distance from the Manta Ray feeding sight (about 20 minutes each way). We must have seen a dozen or more Mantas up close and swimming so close you could feel them (the Mantas touched me, but we are not allowed to touch them).Ī bonus was sole bottle nosed dolphins played and fed in the light along with the Mantas. There was an assortment of snacks and drink aboard throughout and the crew was highly solicitous of our needs.Ī bathroom and a hot shower upon returning to the boat were greatly appreciated. The boat was clean, comfortable and fast! They instructed us, explaining what to expect, and were close at hand every step of the way, making us feel very safe. The captain and crew of two were outstanding in the boat and in the water. This company is lucky no one has drowned on their tours yet. The life vests they gave us were self inflate in times of distress. I noticed another tour packing up and most the members had waist floaters. Others had a good time on our tour but there were no safety ropes to guide people to the device and no concern for weak swimmers. ,y husband stated he was struggling and needed help- the guy yelled at him and told him he should have stayed at the float device if he was struggling. The guide turned to him and asked if he was okay. Meanwhile my husband was also struggling. The guide met me half way and yelled at me that everyone knows how to float and that i was exhausting myself and more or less guided me back to the ladder. When my husband and i expressed distress - i was told to swim back to the boat. There was not enough space on the floaty device for everyone to hold on and fit next to each other. The in water instructor was overwhelmed with the number of swimmers. The guide in the boat jumped in with the experienced swimmers and we were guided to jump off the ladder and swim to the floating device. They divides us into experienced snorkelers, moderate experience, and weak swimmers. When we got to the destination the water was very choppy. We were given up inflated life vests that we were told would be fitted and gone over on the boat. We have had some snorkeling experience and we both admitted we were not strong swimmers at check in and asked for flotation devices. My husband and i excitedly booked this tour.

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travellers.If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund This experience requires a minimum number of travellers.If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund This experience requires good weather.Not recommended for pregnant travelers in an advanced pregnancy.Not recommended for participants with back or neck problems or injuries within the last 3 years.Age restriction: minimum age allowed is 2 years old maximum age allowed is 70 years old (unless approved by the supplier).Recommended to bring towel, clothes for change, sweatshirt or light jacket.If canceled by the supplier, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund Subject to favorable weather conditions.Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level.No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication.

Must be in good health and fit condition, must be able to climb a short ladder.MUST BE comfortable in the water, be comfortable using floatation if needed (we have Ride Along option available for non-swimmers).

MUST HAVE PREVIOUS SWIMMING AND SNORKELING EXPERIENCE OR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET IN THE WATER!!!.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking.

Largest manta ray nest to a boat