SCUBA DIVING IN KONA HAWAII

 

WANNA DIVE?

 

Join Wanna Dive for some great boat diving charters on the coral reefs off Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii

 

 

Kona scuba diving is some of the best in Hawaii

Kona is home to very nice coral reefs, with deep and shallow water available at nearly every dive site.  Known for it's water clarity, Kona is diveable year round.

In Hawaii call (808) 937-1175

 

 On the mainland call toll free 1-877-DIVE KONA


Wanna Dive is a small scuba charter business specializing in DAILY BOAT DIVE CHARTERS, dive instruction and AWESOME MANTA RAY NIGHT DIVES, in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Our goal is to provide personalized service to individuals or small groups (Our boat takes a maximum of 6 passengers, and we'll go with as few as two divers) and to have some fun while doing it.  We run our charters at a slow and relaxed pace.  If you are looking for scuba diving instruction, a private dive guide or personalized service from a dive operator, then you've come to the right spot.

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Let us share our enthusiasm for scuba diving Kona with you!

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The Boat:

Completely rebuilt in late '07

Powered by twin 4 stroke engines - fast, quiet, fuel efficient, no diesel odors

Plenty of shade - enough for everyone

We carry up to 6 passengers. We go with as few as 2 on morning dives, 3 on night dives.  We're a small company and don't spend a lot on advertising, so typical group sizes are 2-4 more often than 5-6 at this point.

Dan O2, VHF radio, first aid and all required Coast Guard safety materials are on board

Camera friendly... we have freshwater camera-only buckets on board... and our dive crew just doesn't like to dive... we like to show you neat critters.  We take it slow and are always looking to spot the unusual photo opportunity

 

Daily morning 2 tank charters:

All dives are guided by an in-water guide

A US Coast Guard licensed Captain remains on board at all times

We provide air, weights, water, sport drink, snacks, sandwich or salad, dry towels

Multi-day divers save $15 starting the third day

Rental gear available for use on the boat

NITROX available for use on the boat.

Kona is blessed by all day diving (the tradewinds are blocked by a volcano) on most days.  We typically meet at 9am and finish around 2:30 pm

 

I'm trying to update this section with current conditions every week or so:

click here for our news archives

It's July 7th, the weather's gorgeous and the ocean is flat.  Fabulous diving conditions in Kona right now!  Water temperature is hanging in at 78/79 degrees and the viz has been great lately, well over 100'+ at most sites.

A little heads up, the manta action is HOT right now. Manta rays have been showing up in good numbers off the Kona airport the last little bit.  We had 15 show up on our dive the other night...That's a LOT of mantas.

Here's a attempt at a basic slideshow of some of the things we can see diving here in Kona.

Aloha,

  Steve

Come visit us at our shop/office.

We've opened up a small part-time shop to meet customers, set up dives and such.  We're easy to find... across the highway from Honokohau Harbor next to the gas station.  We're currently manning it noon 'til 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, we plan on adding more days as the summer progresses.  

 

Are you looking to dive like mad?

click here for our Multi-dive rates

 

 

We enjoy meeting new people and sharing what Kona has to offer underwater.  Feel free to browse through this site to find out more about my scuba business, and Kona above and below the water.  In this site you'll see lots of underwater photos, taken on dives we offer, and also information on the Big Island and non-diving activities such as watching dolphins, some Kona beach info, and Kona restaurants.

 

Really rusty or nervous?

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2 and 3 Tank Morning Boat Dives

Random Blabber

Underwater Video Clips

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Scuba Diving and Snorkeling With Mantas

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Wanna Dive?  If you'd like to set up some diving or instruction, or have questions about our services.... E-mail us at:  steve@wannadivekona.com

or call Steve or Pat 7am-8pm Hawaii time:

  Toll Free at  1-877-DIVE KONA (877-348-3566

on island call 808-937-1175 this number is also on Verizon Wireless' nationwide IN program.

Both numbers follow me around (you may hear it forward) and you'll get me day or night unless I'm underwater or in a cell coverage hole.

If calling, please remember the time change:  7AM Hawaii time = 10AM Pacific = 11AM Mountain =  Noon Central = 1PM Eastern