Kona Honu Divers
The Kona Coast features many diverse dive environments including lava tubes, caves, and arches. It is often worthwhile to go into caverns and lava tubes to see if there are any interesting critters hiding there. We can find sleeping sharks, nudibranchs, and other noctural animals there.
Come join us for a wonderful experience. We are one of only three Big Island dive operators to earn the top "Recommended" rating in the ultimate guidebook, "The Big Island Revealed". Excerpts from their review include, "a beautiful 45-foot boat with plenty of shade", "their guides are professional", and "relaxed pace".
Kona Honu Divers is locally owned and operated. From the moment you step into the shop or prepare to board our boat, the "Honu One", you become part of our "ohana" or family. The "Honu One", is a 46ft, custom built dive boat. It is extremely seaworthy, reliable, and has a fast, smooth ride. She offers a comfortable environment for passengers as we visit one of over 80 pristine dive sites that make the Kona coast such a great place to dive. Our custom dive boat has GPS, life jackets, 2 life rafts, fire extinguishers, USCG approved medical kit, DAN oxygen unit, cell phones, VHF etc., and UNLIKE THE SMALL 6 pack boats, is coast guard inspected and approved. On a typical charter, you are one of 10 to 12 divers sharing our spacious vessel. This is less than 50% maximum capacity. There is lots of room for divers to "stretch out". The "Honu One" has a marine head or toilet, fresh water showers, dedicated camera table, rinse tank, and lots of shade.
At Kona Honu Divers, the crew takes all the work out of diving. We set up your gear while you are checking in on the dock. When it's time to dive we make entering the water extremely simple and safe. A crew member will carry your gear to the stern while you wait, seated, on one of two metal benches. All that's left is for you to strap on your tank and stride into the clear, calm Kona water. After your first dive enjoy fresh island fruit and a cool drink while the crew switches your gear over to a fresh tank. After your second dive your gear is rinsed for you as we motor back to the harbor.
- ALL of our charters are guided small groups with a ratio of 5 or 6 (Maximum) certified divers to 1 instructor. Our Discover Scuba Diving Classes run a maximum of 3 students per instructor. 1:1 sessions are also available, and we can custom design classes to fit your schedule.
- All of our rental equipment is NEW and STATE OF THE ART. Dive computers on all rental regulators. Aeris and Cressi BCD'S, Regulators, masks, and fins.
- Marine Toilet and Fresh Water Showers are available for your comfort and convenience.
- 50 % Shaded Deck for Comfort. Camera tables, upper deck seating for 12 passengers, stereo system, Nitrox analyzer and the most professional Crew to accompany your trips.
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