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Dive Review of
kona honu divers in
Hawaii/kona, big island

in 2006/07
an Instant Reader Report
by
tom nemetz, ga, usa
Report Number 2902

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Reporter
Dive Experience
251-500 dives
Where else diving
[Unspecified]

Dive Conditions

Weather
sunny  
Seas
calm  
Water Temp
78   to 0    ° Fahrenheit  
Wetsuit Thickness
3
Water Visibility
80   to 100    Feet  
 
Dive Policy
Dive own profile
yes  
 
Enforced diving restrictions  
diving with group, shallow dive so no restrictions other than staying
together  
Liveaboard?
no 
Nitrox Available?
N/A 
What I saw
Sharks
None 
Mantas
1 or 2 
Dolphins
None 
Whale Sharks
None 
Turtles
None 
Whales
None 
Ratings 1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Corals
  3 stars
Tropical Fish
1 stars  
Small Critters
  1 stars
Large Fish
2 stars  
Large Pelagics
  5 stars
 
 
Underwater Photography  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Subject Matter
3 stars  
Boat Facilities
3 stars
Overall rating for UWP's  
N/A  
Shore Facilities  
N/A  
Comments
[None]  
Ratings and Overall Comments  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Accommodations
3 stars
Food
3 stars
Service and Attitude
3 stars
Environmental Sensitivity  
N/A
Dive Operation
2 stars  
Shore Diving  
3 stars  
Snorkeling
N/A  
 
 

Overall Rating

Value for $$
N/A    
Beginners
1 stars   
Advanced
3 stars    
Comments  
I had looked forward for some time to doing a night dive on the Kona coast
to see manta rays.  There are a number of dive operations in the  area, and
I had researched beforehand in the Chapbook to see which was the best. 
Kona Honu particularly appealed to me because reviewers said this was not a
cattle boat.  WRONG!  The boat was a nice 48 footer, and the crew was
capable and helpful, but 6 crew, 19 divers AND 9 snorkelers did not make
for a fun experience.  On the other hand the night dive with the mantas was
religious--5 or more mantas at one time, many coming within arm's reach
(but don't touch!).  I'd suggest making reservations with them but checking
the number of bookings before going out so you can cancel without penalty. 
  
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