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2-Tank Local Morning Dive Charter
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Overview
5 hours • Ages 10+ to dive
Duration: 5 Hours
Cancellation Summary: You may cancel up to 72 hours in advance for a full refund or 12 hours with Trip Protection
Meeting Point: Honokohau Harbor
Min Age: 10
Description: Cruise along Kona's rugged coast in search of clear, calm, warm waters. Explore Kona's colorful reefs, swim through lava tunnels and keep an eye out for large marine life.
During your two dives, you'll have the opportunity to see fish, eels, octopus, and much much more as your divemaster guides you through Kona's reefs.
What is Included: * Snacks & water are provided during this trip
* Tanks & Weights
* Free Nitrox
What is not Included: Dive Equipment available for rent
* Towel
* Reef Safe Suncreen
Itinerary: * Meet at the boat where the crew will assemble your gear
* Depart from Honokohau Harbor riding high above the sea surface in search of marine life
* Dive briefing covering the first dive site
* Gear up and hop in for the first guided dive. Dive the air in your tank and surface when you're ready to
* Have snacks and de-brief as the boat heads to dive site #2 and the crew switches your tank to a fresh one
* Site briefing #2 with your divemaster
* Gear up and hop in for the second guided dive
* Surface near the boat when you're ready and kick back in the warm sun as the crew breaks down your gear
* Ride on the bow or upper deck as the Honu One returns to the harbor
Highlights: * Colorful reef life & unique encounters
* Underwater lava features
* Kona's most comfortable dive boat
* Valet diving means you don't have to lift a finger
* Dive as long as your tank lasts
* Top rated crew in the Pacific Ocean
Check in Details: No need to come to the shop! Meet us at the boat in the harbor
What to Bring: -Bathing Suit
-Towel
-Sun Protection (reef safe)
Special Requirements: Must be open water diver certified
Restrictions: Pregnant Women
People with neck or back injuries
Children under 18 without a parent
Extras: -Equipment available for rent
-Free Nitrox
-Private Guide
Disclaimers: We reserve the right to cancel if weather makes for unsafe conditions
Faqs: #Do you offer snorkeling?
Kona Honu Divers offers the best diving experience available in the Pacific. We founded a snorkel company that offers the best snorkel experience in Hawaii and is located right next to the dive boat. Check out their snorkel tours here.
Can you Drive from Kona to Hilo after scuba diving?
If you did one dive you will need to wait 12 hours before driving to Hilo from Kona because all routes exceed the recommended 2000ft ceiling recommended by DAN, if you did 2 dives of more you will need minimum of 18 hours before driving from Kona to Hilo.
Can I bring a Camera? Can I bring a drone? Can I Bring a Go Pro?
You are permitted to bring handheld cameras of any kind. Our boat can accommodate large camera rigs as we have camera tables and rinse buckets on board. Drones are not permitted.
Can we go with a large group? What is the maximum number of people?
Our 46′ custom Newton, The Honu One, can accommodate up to 46 passengers but we stop at 18 divers to keep it comfy.
If you hire it for a private charter it can accommodate up to 30 snorkelers or 24 divers.
The Honu Lele (our exclusive fast boat) is able to accommodate 6 passengers.
We take a maximum of 6 divers per guide.
To book a private charter on the Lele, or to book as a guest on any charter, check availability below.
Can you accomodate special needs medical conditions?
It’s difficult to say without knowing more. Please contact us regarding your situation so we can provide more personalized accommodation options.
Do we need dive insurance?
Every diver should have dive insurance. Regular health insurance does not cover decompression illness and the required evacuation costs. We highly recommend as it is the best available.
Do you provide a shuttle service?
Divers must provide their own transportation. Unless scheduled ahead, Taxi’s and Uber’s are not reliable forms of transportation at this time.
How warm is the water?
Late summer and early fall give us the warmest water temperature of about 80°F (27°C), sometimes higher! Winter temps run about 74-76°F (23-24°C). We have quality 5 mm wetsuits in our rental, but if you are cold-blooded, bring your hood!
How deep is the diving in Kona?
Typically the diving is shallow in Kona with the best marine life being between 15 – 45 feet. Diving beyond 60 feet is uncommon since there is often less marine life at those depths. Looking to dive deeper and see more unique dive sites? Check out our Premium Advanced Long-range Charter.
Do I need certification proof?
We need to see proof of your certification. If you are certified through SSI, SDI, or NAUI you can look yourself up and screenshot the diver verification screen. If you were certified through PADI, get a replacement card. Get an ecard so you always have it on you! Sometimes we’ll be able to verify you ourselves from your reservation information, but not always, so be sure to still bring your card or screenshot.
Should I tip the crew?
Any tip for the crew is greatly appreciated, most divers leave $10 per tank. If you feel you have received exceptional service don’t be afraid to show the crew more love.
Which Hawaiian Island has the best coral reefs?
The Big Island of Hawaii has the best coral because it’s the newest and has the clearest water. The fresh lava rock coasts provide the perfect substrate for new corals to form meaning you will see a greater abundace of healthier coral here. The Big Island also has fewer people living on it so the water quality is better making for healthier corals.
Is Kona good for scuba diving?
Kona has the best diving in Hawaii and exceptional diving when it comes to large animals, and dramatic underwater lava formations.
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
Street: Kona Honu Divers Boat Slip, 352-429 Kealakehe Pkwy
City: Kailua-Kona
Country: US
Postal Code: 96740
Province: HI
Health and safety policy
Rental equipment
-professionally sterilized
-Checked monthly for proper functioning
Driving after diving
-Stay below 2000 feet
When is the last time you were diving?
-We offer refreshers and private guides
Additional Info
Now that you have reserved your diving with us it is important to thoroughly understand all the information below. This will help ensure that you are prepared and that your experience will be enjoyable from start to finish. Kindly, be sure to pass this information along to EVERYONE in your party. If you have any further questions or need clarification of any of the information below, feel free to call us at (808) 324-4668.
Mahalo nui loa and enjoy your tour!
Diving & Altitude:
The following guidelines are the consensus of attendees at the 2002 Flying After Diving Workshop. They apply to air dives followed by flights at cabin altitudes of 2,000 to 8,000 feet (610 to 2,438 meters) for divers who do not have symptoms of decompression sickness (DCS). The recommended preflight surface intervals do not guarantee avoidance of DCS. Longer surface intervals will reduce DCS risk further.
For a single no-decompression dive, a minimum preflight surface interval of 12 hours is suggested.
For multiple dives per day or multiple days of diving, a minimum preflight surface interval of 18 hours is suggested.
Keep in mind that many of the roads around the island exceed 2,000ft. It is the diver's responsibility to know the altitude of their accommodations and the routes to get there.
Read this for Responsible & Considerate Diver Etiquette
Tips
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Transportation is not included. Be on time. Do not underestimate driving time. Morning traffic conditions are quite congested and slow moving, especially if you are staying South of Kailua-Kona and driving North to the harbor. It is your responsibility to arrive on time and we reserve the right to leave at our scheduled departure time
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You must be able to present your dive card prior to boarding the vessel - physical or ecard. It is your responsibility to show proof of certification. If you do not have your certification card and cannot provide proof of being certified we will not take you diving and no refund will be issued.
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If it has been more than 2 years since your last dive, we require you to take a refresher course. If it has been more than 5 years we require a PADI ReActivate. If it has been more than 10 years, we require you to take the open water course again. This is for YOUR safety! Falsifying this information can lead to serious injury or death.
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Wear sun-protective clothing instead of sunscreen. Only mineral sunscreens are permitted aboard our vessels. As lovers of the ocean kindly be stewards of the ocean. If we see you using toxic sunscreen you will be asked to put it away.
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Bring a reusable water bottle
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If you are prone to seasickness, we strongly recommend taking Bonine!
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Please contact us before your charter if you have special diving needs so that we can best accommodate you. We are unable to accommodate sidemount diving at this time.
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If there are certain dive sites you have your heart set on we recommend private chartering the Honu Lele.
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We reserve the right to refuse service, with no refund, if you have booked and have ignored our expected safety standards outlined on our website and during the reservation process.
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We reserve the right to refuse service if we feel it is unsafe for you to participate in this activity for any reason.
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We reserve the right to cancel your dives if you are not respectful of the safety guidelines, the reef, and wildlife.
We highly recommend each diver carry dive insurance.
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Cancellation Policy
Please be informed of our cancellation policy.
Full payment is due at the time of booking. Since we do not overbook our boats and specialize in small groups we enforce a 72-hour cancellation policy. You may make changes or cancellations to your reservation up to 72 hours prior to your trip and receive a full refund. Cancellations made inside of 72-hours will not be refunded unless trip protection was purchased. Courses and education have a 1 week cancellation policy
Lateness and no-shows
We ask all guests to arrive promptly at the scheduled charter time. Do not underestimate driving time. Morning traffic conditions are quite congested and slow moving, especially if you are staying South of Kailua-Kona and driving North to the harbor. It is your responsibility to arrive on time and we reserve the right to leave at our scheduled departure time (15 minutes after scheduled charter start time). There will be no refunds given for guests that are more than 15 minutes late or that do not arrive for their intended charter.
Trip Protection
Purchase trip protection for an additional 10% of your trip. It allows you to cancel, no questions asked, inside of the 72-hour cancellation policy. You’ll be refunded in full (minus the booking and insurance fees). No shows and late arrivals will not be reimbursed. Trip protection may not be added within the 72 hour window. Trip protection is not available to students
What if we cancel?
We reserve the right to cancel for any reason including, but not limited to weather, ocean conditions, passenger count, mechanical issues, safety for you, our guests, and our crew. We'll do our best to reschedule your trip based on availability or you'll be issued a refund in full. We will contact you via the phone number and/or email address provided in the reservation. We are not responsible if we can not contact you for important information regarding the charter.
