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Dive Op / Resort	Live Aboard?	Area	Title / Review	Rating Advanced / Beginner	Diving Date	Reporter/ # Dives	Photos/ Helpful Votes
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*Kohala Divers/ Waikoloa Fairways*		Big Island	If you don't read any further, know that Kohala Divers is a GREAT outfit! I highly recommend them. They dive the NW coast of the B... Full report		3/2008	Ron Jyring <100 Dives
*Kohala Divers*		Big Island (Hawaii)	Kohala Divers is located at the Kawaihae Shopping Center , Kawaihae, HI 96743 which is north up the Kohala Coast from Kona on the B... Full report		9/2007	Charles W Donaldson 100+ Dives
*Kohala Divers*		Kona-Waikoloa	Kohala Divers is located in Kaiwihae shopping center across from the harbor and boat dock. Kaiwihae is located about 45 mins. north... Full report		9/2007	Michael Drumstas 500+ Dives
*Kohala Divers*		Kohala Coast	Kohala Divers is a great small dive operation working the Kohala COast. If you're staying in the condos north of Kona (or Puako re... Full report		11/2006	Lori Pottinger <100 Dives
*Kohala Divers and Dive Makai/ Fairmont Orchid*		Big Island	Thursday morning I hopped in the car for a quick 15 minute drive north to Kohala Divers' shop. Boat had plenty of covererd and un... Full report		7/2008	Joshua Deerman <100 Dives
*Kohala Divers, Dive Makai/ Puako Beach Condos*		Big Island	Puako Beach condos were convenient to wife's conference at nearby Hapuna Beach Prince. Walk or very short drive to amazing snorkel... Full report		3/2008	Jonathan A. Scott <100 Dives
*Kona Aggresor*		Kona	I have only been diving for one year and this was my second liveaboard. My first was on the Truk Odyssey in Aug. 2004. I live on... Full report		5/2005	Toni Imwold <100 Dives
*Kona Aggressor*		Kona	"Wonderful Trip" The boat has recently been updated. The rooms are small, not a lot of room for clothes, but otherwise, fine. There is a bathroom ... Full report		1/2020	Marcy Altman 500+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor*		Big Island	"Exceeded our expectations!" My husband and I spent a week in a Kona condo, then boarded the Kona Aggressor for a week of diving, mostly at sites the day boats... Full report		12/2014	Jeanne Downey 1000+ Dives	1
*Kona Aggressor*		Kona	Overall I enjoyed the diving & the boat. The lava tubes & open caves were interesting & housed a few critters. There were enough tur... Full report		6/2013	Gail M King 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor*		Kona Coast	We dove on the Kona Aggressor along the west side of the Big Island of Hawai'i along the Kona Coast. We have been doing Aggressor... Full report		5/2013	Peggy Goldberg 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor*		Kona	The diving and the operation we both above board. EAch day the diving got better and better. Not a lot of coral, but lots of fis... Full report		1/2007	George Entwisle 250+ Dives
*kona aggressor*			The staff was great on this trip. This was probably the best crew on a liveaboard and we have been doing liveaboards since 1990! Th... Full report		7/2006	bertram kraft 250+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor*		Big Island of Hawaii	I had day- dived Kona area several times in the past. I noted that Kona Aggressor is only dive boat going south of Kona, so I thou... Full report		6/2006	Mel Butler 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor*		Kona Coast	The Kona Aggressor crew is extremely well- organized, efficient, friendly and accommodating. Among the best crews we have experien... Full report		7/2005	Bob & Doris Schaffer 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor*			GOOD: LAYOUT OF BOAT: Excellent quarters including queen- sized lower bunks in cabins, private showers and heads en suite. Dive d... Full report		9/2004	Sarah Shoaf, Alan Miller 250+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Big Island, Kona Coast	"Wonderful" Boat just out of routine dry dock previous month so in good shape. Crew were absolutely wonderful on board and diving; attentive, ... Full report		12/2019	Harry H 250+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II/ NA*		Kona	"Kona is always fun." After spending a week in a Kona condo, my husband and I boarded the Kona Aggressor, where we were welcomed by Captain Matt, Captai... Full report		12/2019	Jeanne Downey 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Hawaii SouthWest Shoreline	"Kona Aggressor 2" The boat is a little older and was going into drydock shortly after the trip I was on. The cabins are a little tight, but pretty m... Full report		9/2019	Chris Hardham 250+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona	"Manta Magic in Kona" The good - Kona Aggressor II is a well maintained boat, nothing broke down & judging from the newish quality of the internal fitti... Full report		11/2018	Phil Johnston 1000+ Dives	4
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona	"Major Thumbs-Up to Kona Aggressor for hurricane-interrupted trip" My dive buddy and I were on Kona Aggressor during the week in August that Hurricane Lane decided to approach Hawaii. This was my f... Full report		8/2018	David Graham 1000+ Dives	3
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona Live Aboard	"Good time in Kona" Spent a great week with my wife diving with a group from our local dive shop. There were 14 divers on the boat. We couldn’t get on... Full report		5/2018	John kirkenir 500+ Dives	1
*Kona Aggressor II*		Big Island	"On the Kona Aggressor II" KAII Service was fabulous. Great food, friendly & effective crew. Weather & seas were perfect. Manta Mania night dive was spectac... Full report		9/2017	Mary Adams <100 Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona	"Kona Aggressor" Coral bleaching from a few years ago has taken its toll, but can still have interesting interactions with unique critters. Leaf sc... Full report		8/2017	Thomas Read 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona Coast	"Kona Aggressor II - good boat, mediocre dive sites" This was our first time visiting the Big Island of Hawaii, where we have long wanted to go and see the volcanoes. And to dive. We ... Full report		6/2017	Sue J Estey 500+ Dives	1
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona	"Worst trip ever on Kona Aggressor" My 3 buddies and I from FLorida all have 1500+ dives over decades of diving and multiples trips on liveaboards. Two of the crew me... Full report		6/2017	Susan Molchan 1000+ Dives	1
*Kona Aggressor II*			"Great Staff aboard Kona Aggressor" Great food, great staff. Very professional and helpful. Cabins were comfortable and spotless. The whole staff had an excellent at... Full report		5/2017	timothy g warner 500+ Dives	1
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona	"Easy diving, colorful fish, and good value." GOOD: - Captain Cliff selected fun dive sites and encouraged us to enjoy them. We felt that he was not only a competent boat ca... Full report		10/2016	Elisabeth Sykes 500+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Big Island	"Very positive experience on Kona Aggressor" Very warm welcome from very accommodating and friendly crew who seem genuinely interested in meeting and hanging out with their gu... Full report		7/2016	Lori Ann Krushefski 100+ Dives	1
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona Aggressor	"Easy Pacific Diving at a great price" This was my seventh trip on the Kona Aggressor, so obviously I'm pleased with the location, underwater life, the company, etc. I'... Full report		2/2016	Randall S Preissig 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona	"Fun in Hawaii" This was a good trip, allowing access to areas quite remote from any land based dive operators. We gathered that Saturday evening... Full report		6/2015	Robert Schlamowitz 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II/ Marriott Courtyard King Kamehameha*		Kona	Living in Hawaii (Oahu) we had often thought of the Aggressor but opted for shore diving and day trips. We are now convinced that ... Full report		3/2014	Wayne and Stephanie Batzer 1000+ Dives	1
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona Coast, Hawaii	This was my 7th trip on the KA II. Why? Excellent Pacific diving with "guaranteed" Mantas and a week crammed full of "blackwater... Full report		1/2014	Randall S Preissig 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona Coast	80’ long, 28’ beam catamaran, built sometime around 1990. Probably the smallest liveaboard we’ve been on to date, this one only t... Full report		12/2013	Mark Kimmey 250+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		[N/A]Kona	after 4 dives/ day ( 5/ day offered , this incl. a night dive)I wish at each dive's end I had used a 5 mil. suit instead of a ... Full report		10/2013	Larry Schnabel 500+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona	We were able to book a last minute deal on the Kona Aggressor in April 2013. The KA is an 80 foot motor cat set up for 14 passeng... Full report		5/2013	Jeff Robertson 500+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Big Island--Kona	This was my fifth trip on the Kona Aggressor. Obviously I like it, and for good reason. The manta dive(s) alone are worth the tr... Full report		1/2013	Randall S Preissig 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona	Staff was friendly and most helpful. Manta night dive was a unique experience for about a half hour one night. Other than that t... Full report		4/2012	Don Bellew 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona	This was our 10th Aggressor trip so we had high expectations. The boat itself is comfortable, however, if you are wanting fresh c... Full report		7/2011	Kristin W Weck Farrag 500+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*			This is my second trip aboard the Kona Aggressor. I had a bad experience the first time with crew problems too extensive to detail... Full report		7/2011	elizabeth idell 500+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Big Island	My wife and I have been on several Aggressor Fleet trips in the past, and this was just as good as all the others. I guess there'... Full report		2/2011	Jeffrey W Garrison 250+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona Coast	This was my fourth Kona Aggressor trip over the last 18 years. The weather was very unusual in that there was very large surge an... Full report		1/2011	Randall S Preissig 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Big Island west coast	First, this was the BEST food I've ever had on a liveaboard boat. The food was better than the cruise ship I just got off of! Dou... Full report		1/2010	Randall Preissig 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Big Island west coast	First, this was the BEST food I've ever had on a liveaboard boat. The food was better than the cruise ship I just got off of! Dou... Full report		1/2010	Randall Preissig 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona	The food on board this week was some of the best I've ever had on a dive trip. . . period. The chef, Ashley, was a culinary school gr... Full report		10/2008	Colin Zylka 1000+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*			Flew in the night before and stayed at the King Kam's Kona Beach Hotel near the pier. Next time we'll research alternatives as th... Full report		9/2007	Russ Battisto 500+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*			We had an enjoyable week aboard the Kona Aggressor II. This was our first trip to Hawaii and we enjoyed seeing all of the Pacific... Full report		4/2006	Eric Ault 500+ Dives
*Kona Aggressor II*		Kona	This is easy diving with a great crew and superb food and service. The boat is an 87' catamaran with five en- suite cabins off the... Full report		9/2002	Keith & Ellen Irwin 100+ Dives
*Kona Agressor*			We signed up for the trip and they took our deposit; we made our air reservations and THEN they told us that the trip may not go i... Full report		5/2006	Laura Mosqueda 250+ Dives
*Kona Agressor II*		Kona	This was my third time on a liveaboard and second time diving in Kona. The crew is extremely knowledgeable and Aggressor freindly... Full report		7/2005	Jay Newby 250+ Dives
*Kona Coast Divers*		Kona Coast	I completed an Advanced Open Water course with Kona Coast Divers in September, 2005. I was very pleased with the quality of their ... Full report		9/2005	Bud 250+ Dives
*Kona Coast Divers/ N/A*		Big Island of Hawaii]	We found Kona Coast Divers to be a friendly and accommodating operation. It is located in the harbor a few miles north of the tow... Full report		7/2005	James Heimer 250+ Dives
*Kona Coast Divers/ Paniolo Greens*		The Big Island	Resort was clean and large enough, though falls short on amennities. It is on a golf course and apx. 30 min. drive to dive s... Full report		10/2004	Scott 100+ Dives
*Kona Coast Divers*		Big Island	Good: Divemasters did a great job, I never touched my gear and it was set up perfect. I want to dive their dock, what a predive sh... Full report		12/2003	Kevin Elman 1000+ Dives
*Kona divers/ Kona Reef condo*		Kona	Hawaii is expensive and not worth the cost. Manta ray night dive was excellent. Dive guides were good. Nice shop. ... Full report		1/2014	Ben Glick 1000+ Dives
*Kona Diving Company*		Kona	"Outstanding excursion and manta dive" First time with KDC. I chose this outfit based on reviews and a desire to dive a different red my Hawaiian island. Overall, very ... Full report		11/2022	R.C. Jennings 500+ Dives
*Kona Diving Company*		Big Island of Hawaii	"Great manta diving" We hired a private guide, Tommy, for the manta ray night dive. Both Tommy and the mantas were superb. We had 12 of the creatures... Full report		9/2022	Gary Justice 250+ Dives
*Kona Diving Company*		Kona	"Great dive company and DMs" I did 20 dives over 6 days (4 were dusk dives and 4 were night dives including 2 Manta dives). It's very different than the Carib... Full report		9/2021	Leslie Russum 100+ Dives	3
*Kona Diving Company/ Royal Kona Resort*		Kailua-Kona	"OK Resort, and More Good Diving, with a Bonus" First, the Royal Kona Resort. We stayed there (for a third time) because it was the site of our conference. There was nothing re... Full report		10/2017	Ron Jyring 100+ Dives	2
*Kona Diving Company/ King Kamehameha*		Kona	"Kona Diving and Manta Night Dive" Water was colder than the usual Caribbean diving we often due and were were warned that full 2 or 3 mil would be required and even... Full report		11/2016	Robert M Symington 250+ Dives
*Kona Diving Company*		Kona Coast	"5 star service on the Kona Coast" I've dived the Big Island numerous times but not until this visit did I have the privilage to dive with a more professional group ... Full report		8/2016	Ann Ricciardi 1000+ Dives	1
*Kona Diving Company/ n/a*			"Kona Diving Company is top notch!" It seems as though there is a culture of kind that starts with the owner Kerry and continues with all of the diving staff. When we... Full report		9/2015	Angela Richards Dona 500+ Dives
*Kona Diving Company/ Hale Maluhia B&B*		Big Island	In 30 years of diving, this is the best run operation I've ever experienced. Boat is clean and stable catamaran with room for up ... Full report		6/2014	Laurie Gneiding 250+ Dives
*Kona Diving Company/ home exchange*		Kona, Big Island	Love the folks at Kona Diving Company (KDC). VIP service, nice boat, friendly staff, dive your own profile, great with both begin... Full report		10/2013	Allison Randall 250+ Dives
*Kona Diving Company/ n/a*		Kona, Big Island	I just got back from a week of casual diving on the Kona Coast of Hawaii and was so impressed with Kona Diving Company that I want... Full report		6/2013	Gina Sanfilippo 250+ Dives
*Kona Diving Company/ Kona Seaflower condo Kailua Bay Rst*		Kailua-Kona	The good: A very accommodating, professional dive operation with great customer service!!! Respectful, knowledgeable, patient, fri... Full report		6/2013	Kira Bacerdo <100 Dives
*Kona Diving Company/ Courtyard King Kamehameha*		Kona	Chose Kona Diving Co. based on Undercurrent reviews, especially the one by Blue McRight #6153, July 2011. Everything in that revie... Full report		4/2013	Jeff and Pat Maeda 250+ Dives
*Kona Diving Company/ Holua*		Kona	Decided that we wanted to go with an operator that offered a smaller boat. KDC takes a maximum of 12 divers (we had 8- 10 for our d... Full report		3/2013	Jeff Daniels 100+ Dives
*Kona Diving Company*		Kona	Our first trip with Kona Diving Company. In previous years we have used Jack's, but they seem to have fallen into the large- shop ... Full report		12/2012	Joel Snyder 250+ Dives
*Kona Diving Company/ Keahau Beach Resort Outrigger*		Kona Coast	This was our second time diving with Kona Diving Company. KDC is an outstanding dive op! Not a cattle boat, 12 divers max. Top notc... Full report		7/2011	Blue McRight 250+ Dives
*Kona Diving Company (formerly Bottom Time)*		Kona	Crew is excellent. They forgot nothing and were a step ahead on everything. Setup and rinse all your gear, taking care of it bet... Full report		8/2011	Wellington Lee 250+ Dives
*Kona Honu*		Big Island	Kona Honu has a 46' boat. They carry your tank to the edge of boat and suit you up. The night manta dives were great. Accomodate ... Full report		7/2005	Craig Grube <100 Dives
*Kona Honu/ Paniolo Greens*		Kona, Big Island	Signed up for 2- tank manta ray dive at Garden Eel Cove which is where the mantas come since the closure of the Kona Surf Hotel to ... Full report		5/2004	Paul Lima <100 Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*			"Nice diving despite rough weather" Big surf the week there, but dives at Pawai / Kamanu area were fun with only light surge on stops. Frog fish, various eels, ... Full report		1/2024	vincent d reed 500+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ VRBO*		Kona, Big Island	"Kona the better diving in Hawaii" I went to Kona for the 2nd year in a row and dove with Kona Honu, Big Island Divers, and Jacks Diving Locker, all big operations, ... Full report		9/2023	Francis Loncar 250+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ VRBO*		Kona, Big Island	"Kona the better diving in Hawaii" I went to Kona for the 2nd year in a row and dove with Kona Honu, Big Island Divers, and Jacks Diving Locker, all big operations, ... Full report		9/2023	Francis Loncar 250+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ Home*			"Always the vest" Covid safety measures in place. 50% of capacity was comfortable. ... Full report		11/2021	Van Freidin 1000+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		Kona	"Great Dive Operation" Great dive operation! Beautiful 46 ft purpose built dive boat with shade, purified water to drink, snacks and a head. Camera tabl... Full report		10/2021	MARY FOSTER 500+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ Westin Mauna Kea*		Kona	"Missed the Mantas, but 3 days with a well run shop." Dove three days. First day was the two tank Manta. It was like Jacks Diving locker, with late afternoon Eel cove dive, followed by... Full report		9/2021	Joel Horie 100+ Dives	1
*Kona Honu Divers*		[N/A]Kona	"The Blackwater Dive is amazing! Don't miss it if you get a chance." The Blackwater dive is amazing. You go several miles offshore. We were at a depth of 4600 feet. It is known as the greatest ... Full report		3/2021	Michael P Bradburn 500+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		[N/A]Kona	"The Blackwater Dive is amazing! Don't miss it if you get a chance." The Blackwater dive is amazing. You go several miles offshore. We were at a depth of 4600 feet. It is known as the greatest ... Full report		3/2021	Michael P Bradburn 500+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*			"Better than expected" This was our first dives in the COVID world. We did 6 dives total over 3 days and because of COVID restrictions present at that t... Full report		3/2021	Brigitte Lacouture 250+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		[N/A]Kona	"The Blackwater Dive is amazing! Don't miss it if you get a chance." This is truly an amazing dive experience. It is not for the meek or inexperienced. The boat goes out from Kona 3- 4 miles in ... Full report		3/2020	Michael P Bradburn 500+ Dives	1
*Kona Honu Divers*		Kona	"Second Chance and had a great experience " Much better service and care for gear than 15 months prior to my most recent dive trip to Hawaii. Kona is my "GO TO" place when I ... Full report		12/2017	Van Freidin 1000+ Dives	1
*Kona Honu Divers/ Sheraton*		Two Step	"The big island: consistent, easy shore diving." Ah yes. The Big Island. A perennial favorite. Easy diving, always good visibility. Easy access to the west coast. Our favorit... Full report		10/2017	Dan Benson 1000+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*			"Great Return Trip to Hawaii" This was the first time I have dived in Hawaii in nearly 20 years. On this trip most of any diving I did was on the Kona Coast. ... Full report		4/2017	Mark Vanderlinden 1000+ Dives	1
*Kona Honu Divers/ Home*			"Impromptu Hawaii Holiday" Coral is looking better than 2015. ... Full report		10/2016	Van Freidin 250+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		Kona	Kona Honu divers run a good operation. I did four dives with them. Virginia in the dive shop is very friendly and helpful and s... Full report		12/2011	James Fillmore 100+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ Hali Kai*		Kona	My daughter and I enjoyed 10 dives with Kona Hondu Divers: two Manta Night dives, one Black Water dive, one Advanced dive and six ... Full report		9/2011	Bob Penhearow 100+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ Royal Sea Cliff*		Kona	We dove five days (11 dives) with Kona Honu Divers. We were very impressed with them. They were conscientious of divers' experie... Full report		8/2011	Tami Hunter <100 Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		[N/A]Big Island	Three days before this Manta Dive my 11yr boy Donald successfully completed his four OW dives with Kona Honu's instructor JC, the ... Full report		3/2011	Don 250+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		KONA	Did 2 dives , which included the infamous Manta Night dive. These guys were great and attentive. We saw a pod of dolphins motoring... Full report		6/2009	Sally Byrd <100 Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		Big Island- Kona Coast	Kona- Honu Divers was an excellent operation. Large boat, well maintained, limited number of divers. (It was off season) Divers a... Full report		12/2007	Dennis 250+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		Big Island	This dive operator runs a first class operation and they answered all of the advance questions and responded promptly to email inq... Full report		9/2007	Ed Neff 100+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*			Kona- Hawaii 8- 8 thru 8- 13 This is the sixth time I have dove the Kona area. I have dove with Jacks a couple of times and Big Is... Full report		8/2007	scott johnson 250+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ White Sands Village*		Kona	It had been 12 years since our last trip to Hawaii so we were long overdue to return. It was time to show our son James all t... Full report		6/2007	Tim Kolakowski 250+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		Kona	Kona Honu Divers was a first class dive operation with a very nice boat. We dove 6 dives over a week long period. My 14 year old... Full report		4/2007	Michael Emerson 250+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers/ Private Condo*		Big Island	Our sixth trip to the Big Island. We enjoy it for the endemic species encountered and for the topside attractions. Sometimes we g... Full report		10/2006	John and Sandra Quick 250+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		Big Island	This is a top quality dive company. Really friendly and cusotmer oriented. Their boat is in great shape. The dive guides new al... Full report		9/2006	Ray Simpkins 250+ Dives
*Kona Honu Divers*		Kona	I had booked with Kona Honu divers after reading other reports in Undercurrent. When I am on vacation, I am on vacation. ... Full report		8/2006	John Liston 250+ Dives
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