Divers silhouetted inside a Kona lava cave with sunlight pouring in

Kona scuba diving & the manta night dive

Mantas after dark, blackwater in the open ocean, and 2-tank reef mornings off the Big Island. Every trip, one calendar.

5.07,836 Google reviews
  • Scuba Diving Readers' Choice, all 7 categories
  • PADI 5 Star Dive Resort
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium preferred choice

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5.0 7,836 Google reviews

AI-generated summarybased on 7,836 Google reviews

  • Reviewers frequently praise the friendly, professional, and knowledgeable crew members who make each dive safe, fun, and memorable.
  • Divers report seeing manta rays, Hawaiian monk seals, sharks, green sea turtles, eels, and numerous colorful tropical reef fish.
  • The boats are described as comfortable and well-equipped, with rental gear and safety procedures noted as being in great condition.
  • Good to know: Captains provide thorough dive briefings covering logistics, and the operation includes convenient parking at the dock.
  • Kona Honu Divers are a top tier outfit. Their boats, safety procedures, rental gear and staff are all top notch. We went on the Manta dive and it was fantastic! Up VERY…

  • This is our second time with Kona Honu Divers and they never disappoint. We dove the 2 tank Manta night dive and it was so much more than we expected. Captain John was…

  • Friendly, helpful, and truly professional from start to finish. We booked several dives with Kona Honu Divers, and they exceeded every expectation. The boats were…

  • Went on a two-tank morning dive with Kona Honu divers on 07/17/2026. From the time I signed up until I was shaking hands with Captain John, their communication and…

  • Amy and the rest of the crew were fantastic. I chose this company because of the two tank dive and appreciated getting to check out the dive site in daylight. The first…

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Tonight in Kona

Two ways to dive after dark, both leaving Honokohau Harbor. Start times follow the sunset, so check the calendar for your date.

Stacking days? A morning 2-tank and a night dive fit in the same day. Ask us about pairing Premium Advanced with a night dive.

Every charter

Up-to prices vary with demand, plus tax and fees. Every trip books on the same FareHarbor calendar.

Also: private charters, all PADI courses, rentals, repairs and the dive shop.

Stack your days, save per trip

Book any mix of charters for the same diver and the discount applies to each one. Prices move with demand, so the calendar shows your exact total.

  • 10%3 trips
  • 15%5 trips
  • 20%10 trips

How many trips per person?

3

10% off each trip, per person

Add 2 more for 15% off.

Free nitrox for Enriched Air divers

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Two custom boats, one crew

Hot showers, padded seating and a shaded upper deck, with more than 60,000 dives logged between our guides.

Honu One underway

Honu One

Hull
46' Newton custom dive special
Runs
Manta and morning trips, up to 18 divers
A diver on the deck of Honu Lele

Honu Lele

Hull
33' World Cat power catamaran
Runs
6 divers and 1 guide

60,000+dives logged by the guides

  • Safety
  • Kindness
  • Passion
  • Stewardship
  • Fun

Before you book

Where
Boats leave Honokohau Harbor, between Kona town and the airport. Do not come to the shop.
Getting there
Bring your own transport. Taxis and Ubers aren't reliable unless scheduled.
Pricing
Up-to prices vary with demand, plus tax and fees. Book early for the best price.
Manta rebook
Cancel or rebook the manta dive up to 72 hours before.
Water
~80°F (27°C) in late summer and fall, 74–76°F in winter.
Flying to Hilo?
DAN guidance: wait 12–18 hours after diving before driving over.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Kona Honu Divers and other dive companies?

Kona Honu Divers focus is on delivering a quality experience. Our core values are safety, fun, kindness, stewardship, and passion. So we consider all of these values in everything we do.

Safety

We consider safety in every part of the experience from booking to the moment you step off the boat we promise to deliver a quality, safe, experience.

Kindness

We understand travelling and diving in a new place can be stressful. That's why we do our best to make the experience as seamless as possible. This includes skipping the dive shop, helping you with your gear, and offering amenities not found elsewhere. We won't make you come into the dive shop before booking simply to sign waivers and try to sell you stuff you don't need. We assemble, disassemble, and rinse your gear for you so you can focus on the next value: fun!

Fun

What's the point of going diving if you don't enjoy the experience? Everything we do is designed to keep you safe and comfortable so you can enjoy the experience. From our amenities like hot showers to handling your gear, our guides and captains are there to create an enjoyable experience.

Kindness

We understand you're on holiday. So we try our best to ensure it's a good one. We know even when on vacation things don't always work out for the best. That's why we offer a generous cancellation policy and manta ray dive policy. We offer generous amenities like free nitrox to divers so they can experience a longer, more enjoyable dive. We let you dive each tank as long as you still have air left, something other shops don't do.

Stewardship

We are passionate about diving and the marine environment. We want to protect this underwater world for future divers. We conduct regular cleanups and do our best to ensure divers are matched to the type of dive they are undertaking. This is all for the sake of protecting the fragile coral that houses the Big Island's marine life.

Passion

We love what we do. Our staff of diving professionals has done over 66,000 dives collectively. We are happy to share our passion and what makes the Big Island such a fantastic place to scuba dive Hawaii. As part of our efforts we maintain our equipment at above required intervals so you have gear that works flawlessly every time.

What percentage of your divers are repeat guests?

27.15% of our guests are repeat divers with Kona Honu Divers. That's more than 1 in 4 divers coming back to dive again with us! Just look at our reviews and you will see why divers like diving with Kona Honu Divers. Guests frequently mention the quality of the staff, the boats, the equipment, and the amenities as well as the focus on safety.

Pick your dates. We'll handle the ocean.

Every charter, one calendar. Questions about stacking trips or certifications? Call the shop.