Kona Diving Blog
Dive sites, manta rays, gear and trip planning for the Big Island.
Manta Ray Night Dive of Kona with Kona Honu Diversby Kevin Stewart PADI instructor…
Boat vs Shore Diving Big Island HawaiiBy Kevin Stewart Padi Instructor…
Diving in Kona - What You Can ExpectDue to Hawaii's isolation and tropical climate, there is a lot of biodiversity on each of the islands. There are many endemic plants and animals on the islands. Unfortunately, many of the animals found on the islands…
9 Free Things To Do on Big Island On Your Off-Gas Days in Between Scuba Diving HawaiiMany people who come to Hawaii are traveling on a budget or just want to go at their own pace. Great news! There are several excellent free things to do on Big Island that you and your travel buddies can go too! If…
Types Of Dive Masks and How To Choose Which One Is Right For YouThough it provides a way to view the underwater world, a scuba diving mask is more than just a window. Without a dive mask your eyes can't focus in the water. The space that a mask gives you lets your eyes focus the…
Types Of Fins and How To Choose Which Pair Is Right For You when Scuba Diving HawaiiAlthough funny looking, fins are important and are highly precise SCUBA gear. These fins are also popularly known as SCUBA fins, diving fins, flippers and blades. Whether you are scuba diving Hawaii, swimming or…
Spear Fishing Kona Shop Near MeAre you looking for a spearfishing shop in Kona? Kona Honu divers is now carrying spearfishing equipment. We've noticed that over the past few months spearfishing has become quite popular. Since we have the Kona…
Kona Dive Shops Near MeThere are a lot of dive shops in Kona. Some of them have been around a while and others are open more recently. Kona Honu Divers Dive shop has been around since 2005. There are about five dive shops located in the area…
Not all Kona Dive Shops are Created EqualHave you ever been in a dive shop that has banners everywhere, There's a plastic folding table with some loud people seated at it so you barely have enough room to browse the merchandise. The selections are minimal with…- Shore Diving the Big Island Hawaii - Mile Marker 4 Dive SiteAre you looking for a dive spot near Kona town that isn’t Old Airport or Kailua Bay? Your’e in the right place! Shore diving the Big Island can be tricky. With lot’s of rocky lava coastline there are few good places to…
- Why you Should Consider Scuba Diving HawaiiIf you're looking to scuba diving Hawaii then you will love Kona diving. We have some of the best diving in Hawaii. This is because Hawaii has crystal clear waters. The Big Island of Hawaii has crystal clear waters…
Best Shore Diving Sites in Kona, HawaiiThe Big Island has a lot of really stellar scuba diving. Most of the western coast (Kona Coast) is really nice with calm clear water and plenty of marine life. That being said it can be rather challenging to access many…
Top 10 Scuba Diving Destinations in the United StatesSometimes we get stuck in our daily grind and then a friend or family visiting from out of town. Suddenly you're taking them to all of the great restaurants and local attractions nearby. It's only then you realize how…
The Benefits of Learning to Freedive for Scuba DiversThere’s something to be said about the unencumbered freedom of relying on your own skill and much less equipment. As Freedivers we must be in good physical condition as well as practice the correct form. While in a…- Recommended Places to stay in KonaThe island is large and the drive time to the dock is something to consider when making your decision on where to stay. Staying in and around Kona town while you are diving with us is…