Activities provided by other operators.
Kona Honu Divers
Kailua Kona, HI
5 hours • Ages 12+
The Manta dive or snorkel is an exhilarating underwater experience that is unique to the Kona Coast and one of the top night dives of the world!
Duration
5 hours
Times
Check our calendar for availability
Inclusions
Snacks, sandwich, water
Tanks & weights
Dive Requirements
Must be in good health with NO heart conditions
Proof of open water certification or higher
Must be 12 years of age or older & diving with a parent or guardian
Have been diving within the last 2 years
Must be able to converse in English
You must be a comfortable diver
You must be able to dive in a dive group and not need more attention than what is normally provided on a guided dive
You must remember there are other guests on board that are looking for a premium experience so our standards MUST be met. Kindly be a responsible and considerate diver
To check availability and reserve this activity online:
Or call us at 888-886-7060 or 808-699-6055
Or send us an email to info@hawaiioutdoorguides.com
Kailua Kona, HI
5 hours • Ages 12+
Spend a beautiful morning in Kona scuba diving Hawaii’s pristine waters with our experienced dive guides that provide you with valet service.
Duration
5 hours7:45-12:45pm
Description
Dive with endemic tropical fish, check out the volcanic formations, observe green sea turtles, spot the hard to find octopus and dive alongside many more wonderful marine creatures in the clear water Kona is known for.
Inclusions
Snacks & water are provided during this trip
Tanks and weights
Requirements
Proof of open water certification and higher
Been diving within the past 2 years. If you have been dry for over 2 years a successful checkout dive must be completed before joining the dive group on your next charter. See our friends at Kona Shore Divers to complete your check out dive
You must be in good health with NO heart conditions
You must be able to converse in English
You must dive with a computer
You must be able to dive in a dive group and not need more attention than what is normally provided on a guided dive.
You must remember there are other guests on board that are looking for a premium experience so our standards MUST be met. Kindly be a responsible and considerate diver.
We require divers 12 – 17 years old to dive with a parent or guardian
We are unable to accommodate Junior Open Water divers ages 10-11 at this time
To check availability and reserve this activity online:
Or call us at 888-886-7060 or 808-699-6055
Or send us an email to info@hawaiioutdoorguides.com
Kailua Kona, HI
3 hours • Ages 18+
Looking for a more advanced dive?
Duration
3 hours
6:15-9:15pm
Description
Blackwater diving is a unique night dive which will take you miles offshore where you will hang, suspended from a 60ft tether, over 4000ft of water to watch open ocean, or pelagic, animals drift by. You’ll have the opportunity to see animals ranging from perfectly clear larval fish and invertebrates to siphonophores, and even cephalopods out in the deep. If you want to observe something you have never seen before, this is the dive for you.
Inclusions
Informative dive briefing
Tanks, weights, dive light
Dive Requirements
This dive is for the confident diver that has excellent buoyancy skills and is self-reliant
You must have at least 50 logged dives to join us on this adventurous dive
You must have been diving within the last 6 months
You must be in good health and have NO heart conditions
You must be able to converse in English
18 or older – under 18 considered with a JOW Rescue Diver Certification
You must remember there are other guests onboard that are looking for a premium experience so our standards MUST be met. Kindly be a responsible and considerate diver and respect these standards.
To check availability and reserve this activity online:
Or call us at 888-886-7060 or 808-699-6055
Or send us an email to info@hawaiioutdoorguides.com
Sea Paradise
Keauhou Bay; the pier is located at the end of Kaleiopapa Street Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Most Popular! 2 Hours | View Majestic Manta Rays From Above
FIRST MANTA RAY NIGHT SNORKELING TOUR
After boarding our spacious 50 foot catamaran Hoku Nui, you will coast to the World Famous Manta Ray Village. The Travel Channel says, “It’s one of the top ten things to do in your lifetime.”
ITINERARY
Hoku Nui will coast to the World Famous Manta Ray Village. The Travel Channel says snorkeling with these Manta Rays, “It’s one of the top ten things to do in your lifetime”, and Sea Paradise has been offering their guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with these majestic manta rays since 1985, making Sea Paradise an original tour expert in Hawaii.
CHECK-IN
Be sure to sign the e-waivers for each guest prior to check in and meet directly at Keauhou Bay located at the end of Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740. Please do not check in at any buildings. Public restrooms are located on the east side of Kaleiopapa Street near the end parking lot. Restrooms are also onboard our vessel.(Please allow additional drive time in anticipation of possible traffic delays)
You will be met by crew at the end of the pier 15 minutes prior to departure and will fitted for wetsuits before boarding Hoku Nui which is a 50ft Sailing Catamaran with a blue sail bag. Be sure to wear swimwear for the wetsuit fitting.
DROP OFF
Return to Keauhou Bay approx. 1.5 to 2 hrs from departure time.
THINGS TO BRING
We have limited space to stow gear. Sea Paradise operates a “shoe-less boat” so wear sandals or shoes that are easy to remove. We suggest you bring: towel, cover-up, light jacket or sweater for after you’re out of the water, and you may also bring an underwater camera just make sure the flash is turned off. Gratuity is not included in the price of the tour but tips are greatly appreciated.
*Snorkel equipment is provided on all of our tours. Personal gear is welcome aboard, please note, we NO longer allow the use of full-face snorkeling masks on our excursions due to safety concerns.
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INCLUSIONS
Enjoy hot cocoa, chocolates, water, soft drinks, and local juices.
IN THE WATER
Once you reach the Manta Ray Village, our staff will provide a knowledgeable and professional briefing on the manta rays.For our snorkeling guests, after dark our staff will prepare and guide you to our state of the art “manta floatation device”. Here guests with experienced snorkel skill levels can hold onto our float that rests above the majestic manta rays as they feed on the microscopic plankton that rises from the bottom of the ocean at night and is attracted to the light source attached to our float.. Snorkel time is approximately 45 minutes.For our ride along guests, you will watch the majestic manta rays as they feed on the microscopic plankton, from the comfort of our 50 foot catamaran in the World Famous Manta Ray Village.
To check availability and reserve this activity online:
Or call us at 888-886-7060 or 808-699-6055
Or send us an email to info@hawaiioutdoorguides.com