Price from:
185 USD
Requirements
Open Water SCUBA Certification
Time and Duration
- 7:30 am - 12:30/1:00 pm
- Approximately 5 hours
About
Explore Kona's underwater wonders with a morning of diving on Huaka'i, our comfortable 46ft Newton dive vessel! Our local dive sites (ranging from Pawai Bay to Makako Bay) feature dramatic drop-offs, bustling coral reefs, stunning structure and a dazzling variety of marine animals. Divers can often see octopus, sea turtles, eels, butterflyfish, nudibranchs, scorpionfish, frogfish and a stunning array of endemic species unique to the Hawaiian Islands. Lucky divers have the chance to see big animals like sharks, mantas, dolphins, monk seals and eagle rays!
We keep our groups small, with no more than 5 divers per divemaster. More personalized attention helps make diving safer- and more fun! Our passionate and knowledgeable guides love to share the marvels of our underwater home. Are you a critter nerd? You found the right company.
Dive site selections are made day-of, based on current ocean conditions as well as the interests and experience levels of our divers. Diving with us multiple days? Conditions allowing, we'll try to take you to different dive sites every day. We have nearly 40 to choose from!
Included
- All charters include air tanks, dive weights, defog and complementary use of our masks, snorkels and full-foot fins.
- Snacks are served between dives (including our famous homemade brownies!) and a variety of hot and cold beverages are available. Our boat includes a mixture of sun and shade and a hot freshwater shower to rinse off after diving.
Bring with you
Swimsuit, towel, sunglasses, hat, rash guard, refillable water bottle, hair ties, reef-safe sunscreen and anything else you need for a fun day in the ocean.
Add-Ons
**Rental Gear**
- Weight integrated BCD with trim pockets
- 3mm or 5mm full wetsuits
- Nitrox-compatible computer
- Regulator (regulator rental automatically includes a console dive computer)
**Enriched Air Nitrox**
Not required, but always recommended. Digital analyzer available on board.
**Not Nitrox certified?** We offer a **Nitrox Certification**
**Private Guide**
Want to set your own pace without worrying about anyone else? A private guide can help personalize your experience so you get exactly the kind of dive you want. Fewer divers in a group can also make for more intimate and engaging animal interactions. A great option for photographers trying to get the perfect shot.
Booking Notes
##Aloha and mahalo for choosing Kona Diving Company! Please review the following information to prepare for a great day of diving.
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Each person in your party needs to **check-in at our dive shop ([74-5615 Luhia St.](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//19.6472537,-155.9966859/@19.646526,-155.995205,17z?hl=en-US&entry=ttu)) no later than 2:30 pm on the day before your first charter.**
You're welcome to check-in anytime before that, our shop is open from 10am-3pm. **If you are unable to check in the day before your first charter, please notify us as soon as possible so we can make other arrangements.**
When planning your trip, please be aware that we are unable to offer transportation to or from the harbor. For ease and flexibility, we recommend renting a car, but taxis, Uber and Lyft are also available.
Please note that in keeping with industry standards, we do not allow guests to participate in our charters after the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Feel free to enjoy those well-earned vacation beverages after you are done diving and snorkeling for the day! Our Captains and Crew will suggest a different use of your time if you appear under the influence upon arrival. 🙂
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##What to bring:
- Certification Card (physical or digital)
- Personal dive/snorkel gear you’d like to use
- Swimsuit, towels, sunglasses, hats, rash guards, hair ties, reusable water bottle, etc. – anything you would normally bring for a day in the ocean.
- Warm/dry clothes to wear for the way home
- If you bring sunscreen, please ensure it is reef safe. Non-nano zinc sunscreens have shown to be the least harmful. Alternatively, rash guards and hats are completely reef safe and never require reapplication!
- If you are at all prone to motion sickness or if you're unsure, please take preventative anti-nausea medication. Being seasick is the worst! Preventative measures are most effective if taken early; so consider starting the day or night prior to your charter. Follow all dosing instructions, ask a doctor if you have any questions.
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##Included with your charter:
- Air tanks, dive weights and use of our dive masks and full-foot fins
- A variety of hot and cold beverages. Reusable water bottles are highly encouraged.
- Snacks: chips, granola bars, fruit snacks, and our famous homemade brownies
- Hot, freshwater shower to rinse the salt away
- Freshwater camera rinse bucket
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As your SCUBA dive approaches, we will send you another email with required paperwork.
Now is the perfect time to schedule your surface day activities. Check-out our snorkeling adventures, where we explore Kona's coastline and venture into pelagic waters all in one charter. It is the ideal activity for your no dive day!
If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to showing you the beautiful waters of Kona!
Mahalo,
The KDC Crew
