Dive Kona Like A Local
Guided shore dives, boat dives, certifications, and unforgettable underwater adventures.
Dive Kona Like A Local
Start by choosing the path that matches your experience level. We will route you to the right Kona Shore Divers adventure.
Snorkelers
Stay on the surface and experience Kona from above the reef. Our guides handle the safety so you can focus on turtles, reef fish, and manta rays.
- Daytime reef snorkel
- Sunset manta ray snorkel
- Private snorkel experience
First-time Divers
Learn the basics with a professional instructor, practice in shallow water, then explore Kona's reef on a guided introductory dive.
- Discover Scuba Dive
- Discover + manta combo
- Private Discover Scuba session
Certified Divers
Join a local guide for relaxed shore dives tailored to your experience, or refresh your skills if it has been a while since your last dive.
- Guided shore dive
- Refresher plus guided dive
- Private guided shore dive
Advanced Divers
Take on Kona's higher commitment dives with strict experience requirements. These trips are designed for divers who are confident in deeper water and changing conditions.
- Tiger Shark Challenge
- Shipwreck dives
- Manta scuba dives
Sunset Manta Snorkel
Ranked among the “Top 10 things to do in your lifetime” — experiencing a manta ray tour is a must-do while in Kona!
A relaxing boat ride along Kailua-Kona’s gorgeous coast at sunset, view the golden hour on your way to witness these gentle giants up close.
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Guided Shore or Refresher Dive
Perfect for certified divers looking to refresh their skills or enjoy a relaxed guided dive from shore.
Our standard dive option that encompasses many of the dive sites along the Kona coast. Divers who have not been diving in the last year are required to take a refresher course before they’re on their way.
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Not your average dive — this is a rare chance to come eye-to-eye with one of the sea’s apex predators.
Not for the faint of heart, this dive requires an Advanced Open Water certification and at least 25 logged dives.
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Discover Scuba Dive
No scuba certification needed!
We’ll provide the gear and instructor for your very own private dive! Ask us about local pick-up and drop-off service!*
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Come say aloha!
75-5660 Kopiko St.
Kopiko Plaza
Suite D5B
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Cell (808) 238-1818
Land (808) 731-5171
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