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OBSERVE ONLY: No touching is allowed. Resist the urge to “pet” the mantas. This will rub off their protective mucus coating. Do not chase, grab, or try to take a ride on the mantas. This doesn’t benefit the animal in anyway.
DIVER POSITION: Divers must stay on or near the sand, rubble or boulder bottom. An open water column is necessary for the mantas to maneuver. Avoid contact with coral, sea urchins, or other marine life. Form a semi-circle with your group.
SNORKELER POSITION: Snorkelers must stay on the surface and keep legs horizontal. Do not dive down into the water column.
LIGHTS: Divers please shine lights up into the water column to attract plankton. Snorkelers please shine lights down.
BUBBLES: Divers try to time your breathing so you don’t blow bubbles up into a manta as they pass over your head.
TAKING PHOTOS or VIDEO: When taking underwater photos or video, be considerate of people and mantas. Minimize your equipment in the water column and let the mantas come to you.
These guidelines were first established in 1993 by manta dive operators in Kona, Hawaii. Reviewed again in 2013 by manta tour operators (dive and snorkel operators).
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Jack’s Diving Locker really knocked it out of the water! The best crew; knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. The experience was excellent. We would definitely dive with them again.
Deb S
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Great crew both days! We didn't see mantas our first night at Garden Eel cove but I did see 2 monk seals so I feel very fortunate!
Captain Sharp and crew Sarah and Mongo on trip one. Cool flame fish and tons of eels. We were added to the standby list and got on the next night. Spinner dolphins joined us for... [More]
Kristine and Paul
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We did 3 dive trips with Jacks while in Kona. They were all great. The crew and guides were very organized, knowledgeable and professional. Thank you Mongo,Keller,Sarah,Nate and John. The Manta ray dives and Pelagic Magic were amazing.
Dreibelbeis
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Great Service, Good Selection, Decent Prices!
I've been to this shop a few times for different things. I always talk to the guy who is also a professor at the university with the greying hair. He is super knowledgeable and friendly. He always takes the time to give you the info you... [More]
Vladmir T
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Friendly & professional - would highly recommend!
Jack's Diving Locker was a great experience! I did 4 dives over 2 days, and they were all fun and special. My dive guides were attentive and personable. I felt safe and well informed by the staff. I don't know how this also happened, but... [More]