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Kohala Divers Full report       This is our 5th trip with Kohala Divers. Boat Captain Steve Creamer was very knowledgeable, safety conscious, and very helpful in ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2009   Mike Thompson
1000+ Dives
 
Jacks Dive Locker/ Keahou Full report   Big Island   It was a chance that there might be Mantas, we knew this going into the dive. There were no sightings. The coral was not in great... Full report  
2 stars
4 stars  
7/2003   Jerry
500+ Dives
 
Bandos Island Resort Full report   Bandos Island   Wonderful trip. Wonderful resort. Hotel staff are excellent! The staff at the restaurants remember you from the first day, and r... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2004   Donna
100+ Dives
 
Kohala Divers/ N/A - Private Home   Big Island   "Great Dive Operation"
Typical Hawaii diving - hard corals, lots of rubble, not soft coral, sponges or sea fans. Interesting topology due to lava formati... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
7/2023   Jan Hendrix
1000+ Dives
 
Liquid Cosmos Divers   Big Island   "Great dive operator diving sites off the beaten path"
The good - Liquid Cosmos operates a fairly new, purpose- built, dive boat on the Kohala coast of the Big Island. The boat is in ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2023   Jonathan Jennings
250+ Dives
 
Jack's Diving Locker/ Kona Reef Condos   Big Island   "5 dive shops, 7 mostly good dive days"
We were required to get a covid test before entering Hawaii and sign up with Safe Travels Hawaii to upload it. When I arrived they... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
5/2021   Mr Jeffrey Zankel
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Kona Aggressor II Full report LiveAboard 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  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2017   Mary Adams
<100 Dives
 
Kona Aggressor II Full report LiveAboard 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  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2016   Lori Ann Krushefski
100+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Jack's Diving Locker/ Rental house in Kona Full report   Big Island   "Many Mantas and Shrimp on a Salp"
Our second vacation visit with Jacks. Did three 2 tank morning dives, the 2 tank Manta night dive and the Pelagic Magic. Had o... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2016   Joel Horie
<100 Dives
 
Jack's Diving Locker Full report   Big Island   "Good Days at Jack's"
Day diving, best suited to divers with some day boat experience. Relatively crowded boats, but really good organization makes it ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2015   Martha & Jeff Hubbard
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Kona Aggressor Full report LiveAboard 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  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2014   Jeanne Downey
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Kohala Divers/ Mauna Lani Full report   Big Island   "Disappointing Big Island Diving"
We have been diving in Hawaii (Maui, Kauai and the Big Island) several times. We are "dive every day you can" divers. We prefer th... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
9/2014   Cindy Edgerton
250+ Dives
 
Blue Wilderness/ Mauna Lani Full report   Big Island   "Good Dive Op on Kohala Coast"
We have been diving in Hawaii (Maui, Kauai and the Big Island) several times. We are "dive every day you can" divers. We prefer th... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
9/2014   Cindy Edgerton
250+ Dives
 
Kona Diving Company/ Hale Maluhia B&B Full report   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  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2014   Laurie Gneiding
250+ Dives
 
Big Island Divers Full report   Big Island   Crew very knowledgable. Ave. 6- 8 divers. I did not feel like I was on a cattle boat. Boat roomy and easy to get on and off of. ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2013   Janice Gwin
250+ Dives
 
Wanna Dive Kona Full report   Big Island   Steve runs a nice dive op. A small 6 pack is the reason we chose him. Very laid back, and long bottom times are all good reasons ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2012   Mr Terry Bartley
100+ Dives
 
Kona Aggressor II Full report LiveAboard 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  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2011   Jeffrey W Garrison
250+ Dives
 
Big Island Divers Full report   Big Island   I chose Big Island divers because they were willing to give a discount for multiple days booked with them. We did 3 days of t... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2010   Wayne Johnson
100+ Dives
 
Sea Paradise/ Holua Resort Full report   Big Island   Went with Sea Paradise after several years because we have always had a rewarding dive experience with them and this was no except... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2010   Paul
100+ Dives
 
Jack's Diving Locker/ N/A Full report   Big Island   This was the 4th or 5th time we have dived with Jack's and their service keeps us coming back. Large, well maintained boats. Ver... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2010   Erin and Jim
100+ Dives
 
Kohala Divers/ Hilton Waikaloa Full report   Big Island   The boat was roomy, partially covered, and did have a bathroom. They were well equipped with emergency equipment and even had life... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2010   Wade Smith
<100 Dives
 
Hawaiian Scuba Shack/ Bay Club at Waikoloa Beach Resort Full report   Big Island   This is NOT Charley Neal's Scuba Shack, which is on Maui. The owner of this one, Jay Smith, wanted to be perfectly clear about tha... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
12/2009   Carol Thompson
500+ Dives
 
Jack's Diving Locker Full report   Big Island   Best dive operation on the Big Island and I've dove with most of them over the years. Jack's service is consistently outstanding ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2009   Bob DeFeo
250+ Dives
 
Kohala Divers Full report   Big Island   Solid performing dive operation with great customer service, equipment, well maintained boat and shop. Kohala Divers is a first c... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2009   Bob DeFeo
250+ Dives
 
Jack's Diving Locker Full report   Big Island   This was my first dive trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. My girlfriend, Margi, and I scored big by diving with Jack’s Diving Locke... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2009   Eric Eckes
500+ Dives
 
Jack's Dive Locker/ n/a Full report   Big Island   Shore Diving in Kona allows the freedom to choose your own sites, times and profiles. Rent tanks and weights at Jack's Diver Lock... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
12/2008   Jack Gullo Jr.
500+ Dives
 
Dive Makai Full report   Big Island   Dive Makai was a good outfit. Dives generally are timed at about 45 minutes, but you can linger longer if you have the desire and... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2008   Michael Judd
250+ Dives
 
Jack's Dive Locker Full report   Big Island   "Pelagic Magic" Night Dive, Advanced dives, Classic dives performed with Jack's. While all the diving done with Jack's was superb... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2008   Bob DeFeo
250+ Dives
 
Dive Makai Full report   big island   I really hate to write this review. I have dived with Dive Makai for over twenty years. Over that period of time the dive operatio... Full report  
1 stars
2 stars  
8/2008   Benjamin Glick
1000+ Dives
 
Kohala Divers and Dive Makai/ Fairmont Orchid Full report   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  
3 stars
5 stars  
7/2008   Joshua Deerman
<100 Dives
 
Kohala Divers, Dive Makai/ Puako Beach Condos Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2008   Jonathan A. Scott
<100 Dives
 
Kohala Divers/ Waikoloa Fairways Full report   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  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2008   Ron Jyring
<100 Dives
 
Jacks Dive Locker/ -- Full report   Big Island   Shore diving the Big Island on your own is the best. Rent tanks for the week from Jack's, get a dive site map and go. The tough ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2007   Jack Gullo
250+ Dives
 
Kona Honu Divers Full report   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  
3 stars
3 stars  
9/2007   Ed Neff
100+ Dives
 
Dive Makai/ Kona Coast Resort (timeshare) Full report   Big Island   For the second year in a row we booked with Dive Makai for three days of diving during our one week on the Big Island of Hawaii, i... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2007   James A. Heimer
250+ Dives
 
Jack's Dive Locker Full report   Big Island   Shore diving at its best. Daily tank rentals with unlimited fills make diving easy. Shop provides maps of the dive site - both o... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2006   Jack Gullo
250+ Dives
 
Kona Honu Divers/ Private Condo Full report   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  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2006   John and Sandra Quick
250+ Dives
 
Kona Honu Divers Full report   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  
3 stars
5 stars  
9/2006   Ray Simpkins
250+ Dives
 
Jack's Diving Locker/ n/a Full report   Big Island   Although Jack's is a large operation, they never crowded their boats. Diving is valet style, which I have never been fond of, but ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2006   Robin E. Green
100+ Dives
 
Kona Honu Divers/ Hale Kona Kai Full report   Big Island   Kona Honu Divers has a large boat that handles divers and snorkelers for the manta night dive. The boat is comfortable and has al... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2006   Craig Grube
<100 Dives
 
Big Island Divers/ Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel Full report   Big Island   We stayed in a nice resort area, Hapuna Beach, but it was a long drive south to Kona (about an hour, with a lot of traffic at time... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
3/2006   Bob & Laura Mosqueda
250+ Dives
 
Jack's Dive Locker Full report   Big Island   Tank rentals at Jack's are great - rent by the day, with free re- fills. They will give you maps of the shore dive spot and sugges... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2005   Jack Gullo Jr.
250+ Dives
 
Kona Honu Full report   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  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2005   Craig Grube
<100 Dives
 
Kona Honu Divers/ Outrigger Keauhou Full report   Big Island   Koma Honu Divers were very professional and excellent for all levels. They worked hard, and did a good job, accommodating a varie... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2005   Elaine Matthews
100+ Dives
 
Kona Honu Divers/ Hapuna Prince Beach Resort Full report   Big Island   My wife and I work hard, so when we go on vacation, we like to pick tour operators that cater to us 100%, requiring us only to sui... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2005   Tom Dudnyk
100+ Dives
 
Jacks Diving Locker/ Kona Nalu Condos Full report   Big Island   The Big Island of Hawaii has great shore diving, so much so that I spent most of my UW time there shore diving instead of boat div... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2004   Steven C Williams
<100 Dives
 
Aloha Dive Company/ Marriott Full report   Big Island   From what I had read I had expected this operation to provide superior diving. Wrong. I dived with them for four days. Three of... Full report  
1 stars
2 stars  
8/2004   John Stevens
1000+ Dives
 
Jack's Dive Locker/ Local condo Full report   Big Island   The new shop at Jack's Dive Locker is world class. The friendliness of the people that work there may be the best you ever encount... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
4/2004   David Richardson
100+ Dives
 
Kona Coast Divers Full report   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  
4 stars
2 stars  
12/2003   Kevin Elman
1000+ Dives
 
Mauna Kea Divers/ Paniolo Greens Full report   Big Island   In October we shore dived off the Big Island. There was quite a surge in the rough seas due to the consistent winds, thus lowerin... Full report  
3 stars
2 stars  
10/2002   Larry & Fawn Lovecchio
100+ Dives
 
Kohala Divers Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2007   Charles W Donaldson
100+ Dives
 
Jack's Diving Locker/ Mauna Lani Resort   Big Island - Kona   "Surprised by Jack's Dive Op"
During my dive trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, I ended up using 4 different dive ops during my stay, each of which had unique fe... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2022   Francis Loncar
250+ Dives
 
Big Island Divers Full report   Big Island - Kona   "Kona Blackwater Dive & Manta Ray Night Dive"
Dive #2: We also made manta ray night dive with TORPEDO TOURS, booked through KONA HONU. We had 3 divers and 4 snorkelers, just ou... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2018   Vickie Ellett
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Wanna Dive Kona/ Kona Reef Condos Full report   Big Island - Kona Coast   Steve runs an excellent dive operation. We like the small boats, and the maximum of 6 was great. There were only 4 of us each day, ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2010   Sherrie Barker
100+ Dives
 
Jack's Diving Locker/ Vacation Rental Home - Aloha House Full report   Big Island - Kona Coast   We shore dove at Honaunau (Place of Refuge) off two step - this was a nice dive with lots of coral and lots of reef fish. We also... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2007   Craig Lazanich
<100 Dives
 
Pacific Rim Divers Full report   Big Island Hawaii   "Beauty on the Big Island"
Tons of fun exploring the reefs of the Big Island with Captain Frank and Pacific Rim Divers! Lots of fishes and critters; great g... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
3/2017   Jeanette Hartshorn
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Blue Wilderness/ Mauna Lani   Big Island Kona   "A dive op with some shortcmings"
During my dive trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, I ended up using 4 different dive ops during my stay, each of which had unique fe... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
10/2022   Francis Loncar
250+ Dives
 
Mauna Lani Dive   Big Island KOna   "A nice resort op"
During my dive trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, I ended up using 4 different dive ops during my stay, each of which had unique fe... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2022   Francis Loncar
250+ Dives
 
Dive Makai/ Kona Coast Resort Full report   Big Island of Hawai'i   When we were last on the Big Island in 2005 we dove with Kona Coast Divers, which has since been acquired by Jack's Diving Locker. ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
8/2006   James A. Heimer
250+ Dives
 
Kohala Divers   Big Island of Hawaii   "Very good trip as usual."
My girlfriend, at age 66, decided to take up diving and had a wonderful experience getting certified through this shop. They have... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
9/2022   Gary Justice
250+ 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  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2022   Gary Justice
250+ Dives
 
Bottom Time Divers/ Outrigger Keahou Hotel Full report   Big Island of Hawaii   I did one 2- tank dive charter with Bottom Time Divers in Kona, HI (Big Island). The date was January 16, 2008. The hotel I staye... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
1/2008   Diana Abrashkin
250+ Dives
 
Kona Aggressor Full report LiveAboard 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  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2006   Mel Butler
1000+ Dives
 
Kona Coast Divers/ N/A Full report   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  
3 stars
4 stars  
7/2005   James Heimer
250+ Dives
 
Kona Aggressor II Full report LiveAboard 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  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2010   Randall Preissig
1000+ Dives
 
Kona Aggressor II Full report LiveAboard 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  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2010   Randall Preissig
1000+ Dives
 
Kohala Divers Full report   Big Island, Hawaii   This was our 4th trip to the big island & we wanted to stay in Kohala area & dive this coast. We had arranged 2 boat dives with K... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2010   Wayne Joseph
500+ Dives
 
Wanna Dive/ N/A Full report   Big Island, Kona   I was concerned that the smaller boat would be too small if full with the maximum 6 divers, but it was plenty roomy enough for our... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
12/2008   Koren Woolner
<100 Dives
 
Sea Paradise/ N/A Full report   Big Island, Kona   The Sea Paradise boat was smaller than other 6 packs we've gone out with, but it was not too small for the 6 divers we had on boar... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
12/2008   K W
<100 Dives
 
Wanna Dive/ Stayed at a B&B Full report   Big Island, Kona   This was an absolutely wonderful experience. I would recommend Mike and Steve any day. They both take time to make sure that eve... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2005   Melody Spencer
<100 Dives
 
Dive Makai, Kona Honu Full report   Big Island, Kona   We did one boat dive with Dive Makai (great snacks) and one with Kona Honu Divers (mostly fresh fruit). Both professional, helpful... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
9/2004   John Orange
250+ Dives
 
Multiple/ Kona Bali Kai Condos Full report   Big Island, Kona   We spent the month of January on the Big Island of Hawaii doing a combination of shore diving, boat diving, and sight- seeing. We ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
1/2004   Carol Cox
1000+ Dives
 
Kona Aggressor II Full report LiveAboard 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  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2019   Harry H
250+ Dives
 
Sea Paradise Full report   Big Island, Kona Coast   We go to Hawaii every year and generally do most of our diving with Sea Paradise. We believe the diving is better south of Kona th... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2009   Joann Mead
250+ Dives
 
Kona Honu Divers Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2007   Dennis
250+ Dives
 
Kona Aggressor II Full report LiveAboard 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  
4 stars
3 stars  
1/2013   Randall S Preissig
1000+ Dives
 
Aloha Dive Company/ Timeshare in Waikoloa Village Full report   Big Island/Kona   I contacted Mike Nakachi of Aloha Dive Company a couple months ahead of time to make arrangements for diving. He took my name and ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2004   Rich
250+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet/ Kona Aggressor Full report LiveAboard Big Island/Kona Coast   I only wish I had brought a 5mm+ hood instead of the 1mm hood I usually pack to places like The Philippines. Hawaii is not as warm... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
1/2009   Michael Anderson
100+ Dives
 
Blue Wilderness/ Pvt home Full report   Hawaii (Big Island)   "Great Small Co"
All good. This was a short trip to Hawaii planned last minute and all the big companies in Kona (farther south) were booked. Lucki... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
1/2015   Suzanne Berger DDS
1000+ Dives
 
Jack's Diving Locker/ Kona Islander Inn Full report   Hawaii Big Island   "Top Notch Diving Outfit"
Water was colder than anticipated, which meant that I rented a 5 mm wetsuit from Jack's, and used my lavacore. Jack's is well sto... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2017   Janet Westin
100+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Blue Wilderness / Hualai home Full report   Hawaii Puako area   "A little crowded but nice diving "
The diving was an inflatable boat launched at the Puako boat ramp. We handed them or equipment and they put the equipment to tog... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
10/2017   Frank G Postillion
250+ Dives
 
Kona Aggressor II Full report LiveAboard 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  
3 stars
3 stars  
9/2019   Chris Hardham
250+ Dives
 
Nautilus Dive Center Full report   Hilo   Owner/ dive guide weighted himself heavily, wore gloves, and crawled along the bottom, pawing the live coral mercilessly. I was le... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
9/2012   Skip Lynch
500+ Dives
 
Sun and Sea Hawaii, Hilo/ Hilo Seaside Hotel Full report   Hilo, Island of Hawaii   Diving in Hilo is basically restricted to shore diving which can be a bit challenging, considering volcanic rocks predominant aro... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
2/2013   Stanislaw Zuk
1000+ Dives
 
Waikiki Divers Full report   Honolulu   I was picked up at my hotel and taken to the shop where we gathered our gear. When the group finally straggled in we vanned to the... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2006   Roger Cole
<100 Dives
 
Pacific Rim Divers/ House rental] Full report   Island of Hawaii   Patrice runs a very efficient operation. You meet at the marina at 7: 45 AM. A newly overhauled boat, plenty of shade, with twin Ya... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2005   Steve Machoian
250+ Dives
 
In2Scuba.Maui Full report   Kaanapali, Maui   "Kaanapali, Airport Beach, Shore Dive"
I highly recommend In2Scuba. Maui. My family of advanced divers is scheduled to dive Molokini crater later this week. However, si... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2016   Daniel Panzica
250+ Dives
 
Sandwich Isle Divers/ Hilo Seaside Hotel Full report   Kailua - Kona   Sandwich Isle Divers is a very good and really professional operation. They only take 6 divers on their boat, which makes the div... Full report  
2 stars
4 stars  
2/2013   Stanislaw Zuk
1000+ Dives
 
Sea Through Sea/ none   Kailua Kona   "Pelagic wildlife adventures with respect"
We dove with Sea Through Sea several times seeking oceanic whitetrip sharks for our film Kahu Mano, and other large pelagics. Jim ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
9/2023   David W McGuire
1000+ Dives
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Kona Ocean Adventures Full report   Kailua Kona   We did two trips in February with these fine folks. The first was their morning 4 hr. dolphin snorkel trip at $169pp + tax, all ge... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
2/2014   Pat Wikstrom
500+ Dives
 
Wanna Dive/ Aston Kona By The Sea Full report   Kailua Kona, Big Island   The Aston Kona By The Sea is a very nice condo about 15 minutes from Honakohau Harbor where all the dive boats for the Kailua Kona... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2009   Steve Nestlerode
250+ Dives
 
Kona Ocean Adventures/ N/A Full report   Kailua Kona, HI, USA   I have been diving in Kailua Kona for seven years with various dive operators. Only after moving here did I discover Kona Ocean A... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2012   Sandra J Walzer
100+ Dives
 
Aquatic Life Divers   Kailua-Kona   "Best New Dive Operation on the Kona Coast"
Aquatic Life Divers is a new operator on the Kona coast. They emphasize ocean sustainability and education. I always learn somethi... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2022   Van Freidin
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Kona Diving Company/ Royal Kona Resort Full report   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  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2017   Ron Jyring
100+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Kona Diving Company/ Kona Seaflower condo Kailua Bay Rst Full report   Kailua-Kona   The good: A very accommodating, professional dive operation with great customer service!!! Respectful, knowledgeable, patient, fri... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2013   Kira Bacerdo
<100 Dives
 
Sandwich Island Divers Full report   Kailua-Kona   Sandwich Island Divers (SID) Kailua- Kona, Hawaii SID is my type of shop, medium size boat, limited number of divers and the opera... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2012   Richard Rigg
100+ Dives
 
Big Island Divers Full report   Kailua-Kona   The night after arriving at Kona on the Big Island from the east coast, we went on a Manta dive and "Blackwater" dive with Big Isl... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
2/2011   Jeffrey W Garrison
250+ Dives
 
Dive Makai Charters Full report   Kailua-Kona   the good": Two 2- tank dives with Dive Makai Charters (DMC) ( [. . . ] )changed ownership late 2005, but the same s... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2006   Michael J Sare
100+ Dives
 
Kona Honu Divers/ Hale Kona Kai Full report   Kailua-Kona   Dove 3 days with Kona Huno Divers, including the Manta night dive. Decent experience, but would look for another operator on a ret... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
6/2005   Bob Souza
250+ Dives
 
Dive Makai Full report   Kailua-Kona   We selected Dive Makai based on reviews in Chapbook. They met our expectations. Like most boat diving in Hawaii, the attitude is... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
11/2003   Rick and Pamela Gordon
250+ Dives
 
KDC (Kona Diving Company) Full report   Kailua-Kona Big Island     10/ 3/ 2013   Aloha, My wife Julie and I are avid  scuba divers. We are formally from Flushing, New York but now reside in Ka... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2013   Chuck
1000+ Dives
 
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