Consolidated "Diving in Hawaii" thread
Jul 19, 2013 | 1:03 am
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reviving a thread...
Going to Maui in OCT 2013, looking for Snuba options. I have Scuba'd before and really liked it but have not gotten certified and wont before our trip. I think Snuba is a good option, I'll post what I find.
So far:
http://mauiboattrips.com/snuba-diving/
http://www.mauisnorkelsnuba.com/prices.html
http://shorelinesnuba.com/maui/
Going to Maui in OCT 2013, looking for Snuba options. I have Scuba'd before and really liked it but have not gotten certified and wont before our trip. I think Snuba is a good option, I'll post what I find.
So far:
http://mauiboattrips.com/snuba-diving/
http://www.mauisnorkelsnuba.com/prices.html
http://shorelinesnuba.com/maui/
Last edited by SvnTwoo; Jul 19, 2013 at 1:16 am
Oct 21, 2013 | 12:25 pm
#32
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OOPS... forgot about this thread.
Really want to surprise my partner with a WOW diving trip if possible.
Any newer suggestions since two years ago? Would be on the Kona side. Week following Thanksgiving.
Really want to surprise my partner with a WOW diving trip if possible.
Any newer suggestions since two years ago? Would be on the Kona side. Week following Thanksgiving.
Oct 23, 2013 | 7:11 pm
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We dive every year with Kona diving company. Love them!! The Manta night dive is awesome, as is their night reef dive. For daytime dives, we love the dive right at the mouth of the harbour, as well as the site called the aquarium. Kona has great scuba conditions, and if you just talk with them about the type of dive you would like, they won't steer you wrong!
Sep 23, 2017 | 10:26 am
#34
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Best Islands for Diving?
We have been to Hawaii many times, but are not divers. We are taking
extended family and will probably visit two islands - diving is important
and we have no feel for the best locations. They are deep water certified (excuse me if I'm off on the terminology) but aren't super experienced.
This is for March if that matters. Thanks in advance.
extended family and will probably visit two islands - diving is important
and we have no feel for the best locations. They are deep water certified (excuse me if I'm off on the terminology) but aren't super experienced.
This is for March if that matters. Thanks in advance.
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Sep 25, 2017 at 6:06 pm Reason: moved into existing thread
Oct 5, 2017 | 12:41 pm
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We have been to Hawaii many times, but are not divers. We are taking
extended family and will probably visit two islands - diving is important
and we have no feel for the best locations. They are deep water certified (excuse me if I'm off on the terminology) but aren't super experienced.
This is for March if that matters. Thanks in advance.
extended family and will probably visit two islands - diving is important
and we have no feel for the best locations. They are deep water certified (excuse me if I'm off on the terminology) but aren't super experienced.
This is for March if that matters. Thanks in advance.
Looking at my dive log, I got a little carried away at Reef's End Deep. I show max depth reached at 134ft.
Monolith over on Lanai is another good dive, easily reached from Maui dive operations. Barge Harbor on Lanai is another good one.
I've also had some great dives on the Big Island, but I need to find my dive log for it. Anything on the Kona coast is usually fantastic.
Oct 5, 2017 | 2:24 pm
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I'm partial to Molokini crater, both the back side drift dive, and on the inside, Reef's End deep. Both are great dives, and have done each a number of times. Also plenty of beach dives on Maui, although getting from the car to the beach can be a pain. Five Graves is one which is past Kihei, as well as dives past Kapalua.
Looking at my dive log, I got a little carried away at Reef's End Deep. I show max depth reached at 134ft.
Monolith over on Lanai is another good dive, easily reached from Maui dive operations. Barge Harbor on Lanai is another good one.
I've also had some great dives on the Big Island, but I need to find my dive log for it. Anything on the Kona coast is usually fantastic.
Looking at my dive log, I got a little carried away at Reef's End Deep. I show max depth reached at 134ft.
Monolith over on Lanai is another good dive, easily reached from Maui dive operations. Barge Harbor on Lanai is another good one.
I've also had some great dives on the Big Island, but I need to find my dive log for it. Anything on the Kona coast is usually fantastic.
to select the BI and Maui.
May 3, 2018 | 9:54 pm
#38
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Big Island recommendations?
Any recent experiences / recommendations for BI dive tours?
Is it better to just snorkel for viewing the manta rays at night?
Any experiences with the black water night dive?
Is it better to just snorkel for viewing the manta rays at night?
Any experiences with the black water night dive?
May 22, 2018 | 4:03 pm
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bubblesbelowkauai
fathomfive
seasportdivers
explorekauai
are the top four that folks on ScubaBoard speak of. Depends a lot on where you're staying. I've sued the first two and will do explorekauai on my next trip for sure..
fathomfive
seasportdivers
explorekauai
are the top four that folks on ScubaBoard speak of. Depends a lot on where you're staying. I've sued the first two and will do explorekauai on my next trip for sure..
May 22, 2018 | 10:03 pm
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