What makes Captain Experiences Damn Good?
Damn Good Guides
You will only find quality, vetted guides on Captain Experiences, and we know them all on a first-name basis.
Experts Available 24/7
Our US-based team is available 24/7 to help you with any questions or concerns.
100% Weather Guarantee
We want to keep everyone safe, so if the weather is bad we'll work with you to reschedule at no cost.
4.9 / 5 Average Rating
We hand pick our Damn Good Guides, and our network spans across North America and beyond.
“Our Damn Good Guides go above and beyond, and we've handpicked every single one. We're passionate about the outdoors and look forward to getting you out on the trip of a lifetime, every time.”
Jonathan and Attison | Co-founders | Austin, Texas
Manta Ray Guides
Bay Tour 🏖️
Eco Tour, Dolphin Watching, Birding in St. Augustine
Dolphin Tour
Inshore, Deep Sea, Eco Tour in Santa Catalina
Offshore Camp Adventure 4 Days
Eco Tour, Boat Cruise, Dolphin Watching in Port Orange
Island Cruise And More
Other Captain Experiences Trips
West Bay Trip
Upper Galveston Bay Trip
Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Galveston
22' Whaler Inshore
22' Whaler Inshore - Texas City
Galveston Inshore Trip
Nearshore, Jetty Fishing in Galveston
Bay And Jetty Fishing
Nearshore, Jetty Fishing in Galveston
Shark And Bull Drum Trip
Nearshore Fishing in Galveston
State Water Slam
Going Deep - 35' Sea Hunter
Blue Water Adventure
Freeport Bay Fishing Trip
Galveston Trout And Redfish Roundup
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Everything to Know About Booking a tours trip
What are the best manta ray trips?
The best manta ray trips are:
- Com'N'Getit Fishing Charters guided by Billy P.
- Nissi Boat Tours guided by Luis Miguel G.
- Wide Open Charters and Guide Service guided by Chris C.
- Spearbaby guided by Pietro C.
Why should I book a manta ray trip with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 private manta ray trips, and the most popular trips are Bay Tour 🏖️ guided by Luis, Dolphin Tour guided by Chris, and Offshore Camp Adventure 4 Days guided by Pietro.
All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.
Looking for private kid friendly manta ray trips? Check out our beginner and family friendly manta ray trips.
What types of manta ray trips are common?
Eco Tour hunting is the most popular type of fishing for manta ray as well as dolphin watching hunting, boat cruise hunting, and birding hunting.
How much does a private manta ray trip cost?
Prices for manta ray can range anywhere from about $329 to $5,000, but the average price for a half day trip for manta ray is $551. The average price for a full day trip for manta ray is $10,000.
Is booking a guide worth the money?
Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.
Working with experienced guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is in the wild every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of having a great trip.
Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.
Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.
What month is best for manta ray tours?
The most popular season for manta ray tours is summer, and most people book their trips 0 days in advance.
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Fishing Species
- African Pompano
- Albacore Tuna
- Almaco Jack
- Amberjack
- Barracuda
- Black Grouper
- Black Marlin
- Blue Marlin
- Bonito
- Broomtail Grouper
- Bull Shark
- Dog Snapper
- Giant Trevally
- Gulf Grouper
- Hammerhead Shark
- Horse-eye Jack
- Jack Crevalle
- Lobster
- Mahi Mahi
- Milkfish
- Mullet Snapper
- Mutton Snapper
- Needlefish
- Pacific Yellow Snapper
- Rainbow Runner
- Ray
- Roosterfish
- Sailfish
- Sierra Mackerel
- Wahoo
- Yellowfin Tuna
