We take pride in having the highest standards in Hawaii’s dive industry. As a result you can be sure your scuba diving or snorkeling experience will be safe and high quality. Kona diving can be very relaxed and easy. These standards help to ensure there is an experienced professional for every diver on every tour.
standards
kona honu divers
our core values
- Safety
- Kindness
- Passion
- Stewardship
- Fun
The Honu One
- Honu One – 46′ Newton custom dive special
- USCG certified max capacity 49 passengers plus crew
- KHD max capacity – Manta Dive – 18 Divers
- KHD max capacity – Morning 2 Tank – 18 Divers
Honu Lele
- 33′ World Cat Power Catamaran
- 6 Divers and 1 dive guide
Refresher Checkout
- For Divers that haven’t been diving in 2 years
- 4 Divers per guide
Long Range Advanced
- Open Water certification or higher
- 25 dives or more
- Been diving within the last 6 months
- 60 minute or more diver
2 Tank Manta Charter
- Open Water Certification or higher
- Been diving within the past 2 years
Re-certification-
10+ Years since last dive
- 4 Divers per instructor
Black Water
- 50 dives or more
- Been diving within the past 6 months
Discover Scuba Diving
- 2 Divers per Instructor
- 18+
PADI Scuba Diver certification
- Requires a private guide and is permitted to dive on the local morning charter only.
Advanced Open Water certification course
- 4 Divers per instructor
Night Reef Dive
- Open Water Certification or higher
- 10 or more dives
- Been diving within the last 6 months
10-11 yr olds must have a private guide.
Open water diver certification
course
- 4 adult students per instructor
- 18+ years
