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Hawaii Scuba Diving with Kona Honu Divers |
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SCUBA Diving Magazine Aloha, Maggie, Glenn and crew of Kona Honu divers, Chad and I are home in Colorado and OH so far from the ocean. I wanted to shout out a big Mahalo to all of you for making our week of diving on the Big Island such a wonderful experience. The entire crew was professional, friendly and helpful- your service is outstanding. You make diving so relaxing- I loved having my gear set up for me to check out before sitting down to enjoy the boat ride. The Manta Ray night dive was one of the high lights of our trip- it is a truly surreal experience not to be missed- next time we may have to add it to our day charters twice. I would also recommend the video "Manta Heaven" we already watched it once- it will be great to show our friends and family how cool this really was!!!!! I also wanted to send a special mahalo to Dive masters John and Cynthia and to Captains John and Frank. It was a blast diving and hanging out on the boat with all of you. Your efforts to ensure my shark and dolphin encounters didn't go unnoticed- you are the best! Hope to dive with you again soon- Aloha, Mahalo, and Hang Loose, Deb & Chad Bowman- Englewood, Colorado June '07
A fast comfortable boat makes for short boat rides and easy entries and exits. Come join us on the best boat on the Kona coast! Exceptionally clear water
and colorful fish can make for a special dive. |
New Offering! Dolphin and Reef Snorkel Charter New Offering!
Mantasia, Mantastic, Mantamonium, doing the Mantarena! Our mantas are appearing in great numbers so now is the time to see this spectacle at it's best. Click here to see the video and learn more about one of the Top 10 dives in the world!. Want a second opinion? You can read about this one of a kind dive in the LA Times by clicking here! You're not a SCUBA diver? Snorkelers are welcome! OK, so you've decided you are ready to do the Manta Ray Night Dive. If you don't go out during at least one of our morning charters, you are missing out on some of the best diving that Hawaii has to offer. Click here for photos and descriptions of some of our favorite dive sites!. The more you dive the more you save! Click here for our special package rates.
Dive Safe! Avoid potential financial hardship that can result from travel related complications. Sign up for travel and dive insurance with DAN or Dive Assure before your first dive and receive a $10 discount on your first dive .
Look what the stork brought! A new boat! The "Honu Iki"
or "Baby Turtle" has been in service since December '07 and compliments our first boat the "Honu One". Our new
36' Newton dive boat has many of the amenities that our first
vessel offers (fresh water showers, photo tables, marine toilet, ...)
but is limited to 12 divers for a more specialized charter experience.
We look forward to seeing you aboard the "Honu Iki" soon.
Nitrox Certification Monthly Special! Full Certification for only
$149. If you are diving multiple charters with us you can add the Nitrox
certification for only $99! Dive Nitrox for only $10 per tank. This is
a great opportunity to get certified to dive with enriched air, commonly
known as Nitrox. Nitrox can extend your dive time and leave you feeling
less fatigued after diving. It is also safer than air at most depths.
Call today for details! Have a question? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page by clicking here! Click here to learn more about
Enriched Air, Digital Underwater Photography, and other
specialty certifications we offer.
TOP TEN REASONS TO DIVE WITH KONA HONU DIVERS. INC. 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. Our dives are guided by knowledgeable instructors who brief you on what to expect to see before you enter the water. Encounters with dolphin, turtles, and manta rays are common in the placid Kona waters and other visitors make special appearances to assure that every dive can turn into something extraordinary.
Green Sea Turtle photo by John Hodson June '07 |
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Big Fish! We found the "holy grail" for divers on a recent charter when Captain Tom stumbled upon a 25' whale shark while motoring between dive sites. After receiving a briefing ("no touchie,..., don't worry they only eat plankton"), we entered the water. The gentle giant seemed curious about the two legged fish splashing about and we spent a good 45 minutes snorkeling with him. Bo Pardau, our most eloquent dive master has written up a piece complete with pictures describing this exceptional encounter. Click
