Garden Eel Cove/ Manta Heaven

Garden Eel Cove/ Manta Heaven is a landmark or point of interest on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is most notable for scuba diving. The dive site is referred to as Garden Eel Cove in the day time. By night it is referred to as Manta Heaven. This is due to the changes that go on at the site. In the day time the site is alive with many fish, sea anemones including corals, sea grass, and many other creatures and plants. At night it is a location for manta rays to enjoy.

The dive site is located 30 minutes from Honokohau Marina by boat. It is just off Keahole Point near Kona International Airport. At night the divers often feed the manta rays in order to attract them to the site. There are usually eight or more manta rays. Many of the boats take up to 30 divers and snorkelers to the site. The dive is roughly at 32 feet and if one goes in the summer the water temperature can be more than 80 degrees F. Divers are asked to respect the area and kneel for the manta ray feedings so that everyone can see.