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Big Island · KONA SCUBA DIVING TRIPS

7 Kona Scuba Diving Trips Actually Worth Booking

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Out of 7 kona scuba diving trips on this site, these 7 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the standout details are laid out below, so you can choose in five minutes and get back to planning.

One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel

One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel - What I like about the crew setup (and why Honey comes up)

1.One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135Our pick

Kona manta rays at night: snorkeling plus a one-tank scuba session, coffee and snacks included, from Aquatic Life Divers.

“Honey and the crew were great. bottlenose dolphins escorted us both ways during our trip and we had plenty of Mantarays gliding effortlessly our way. It was one of the highlights of our trip.”

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Two Tank Morning Reef Dive and Snorkel

Two Tank Morning Reef Dive and Snorkel - Reef life and volcanic features: what you’re likely to see

2.Two Tank Morning Reef Dive and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $195

Two-tank morning reef snorkeling and scuba in Kona for up to 14 people, with Kona coffee, snacks, and friendly guides.

“Amazing team of guides and an amazing dive master, Mary. We had a great day with half of us diving and the other half snorkeling. Everyone had a great day.”

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2-Tank Daytime Scuba Dive Boat Trip

2-Tank Daytime Scuba Dive Boat Trip - Two tank sessions with real guidance (not just hope)

3.2-Tank Daytime Scuba Dive Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $228

Two-tank Kona boat trip with small-group guidance, lunch, and snorkel gear. Up to 24 people for certified divers, about 5.5 hours.

“This was my first dive since getting certified on the mainland, and Jack’s Dive Locker made it an unforgettable experience. Everything felt safe and extremely well-organized from start to finish. The equipment was top notch, and the crew handled the setup while making sure we were comfortable and confident before getting in the water. Once we descended, the Kona coast took my breath away — the water was crystal clear, the reef was massive, and it was teeming with incredible sea life. It was the perfect balance of professionalism and fun, and I couldn’t have asked for a better first dive. Highly recommend Jack’s to anyone looking for a world-class…”

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2 Tank Shore Dive at Sea Turtle Cove

2 Tank Shore Dive at Sea Turtle Cove - The two-tank underwater time at Hilo’s reefs

4.2 Tank Shore Dive at Sea Turtle Cove

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

A 2-tank shore scuba session at Sea Turtle Cove from Hilo, with reef fish, corals, and a real shot at green sea turtles.

“Amazing dive master!! Beautiful scenery and even saw some turtles swimming along! Diving is like opening up a whole new world of adventure.”

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Introductory Beach Scuba Dive

Introductory Beach Scuba Dive - From Indoor Practice to Hilo Bay Reef Time

5.Introductory Beach Scuba Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Start scuba with a calm, coached intro in Hilo: classroom theory, a heated pool practice, then reef time near Hilo Bay.

“Absolutely wonderful experience. My wife is not a swimmer and is normally afraid of the water. But the level of help and assistance provided by Mark and his team to first ensure we are comfortable in using the scuba equipment in a heated pool before venturing out into the ocean. Absolutely worth it. Coming to the actual dive, it was a totally serene and calm atmosphere inside the water. We could see an array of fish and a lot of coral. Absolutely recommend it”

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Hilo’s Remote Tropical Reef 2 Tank Boat Dive

Hilo's Remote Tropical Reef 2 Tank Boat Dive - The payoff of remote Hilo Bay sites

6.Hilo’s Remote Tropical Reef 2 Tank Boat Dive

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Remote 2-tank scuba from Hilo Bay with healthy coral, lava-tube terrain, manta rays, dolphins, and winter whale chances.

“I had booked a dive for two for Sunday March 23, however I received a call on March 20 letting me know that the date had been listed on the website by mistake and if I wanted to change the date or cancel. I was in town for a wedding, so I asked for a refund and this was agreed to by the associate. Two weeks later (April 3), I still had not received a refund. I called the shop and the associate said that only the owner had the power to refund a credit card transaction, and that there was a long list of refunds pending, and that the…”

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Two Tank Morning Scuba Dive

Two Tank Morning Scuba Dive - Reef and Lava Tubes: What You’ll Be Looking For

7.Two Tank Morning Scuba Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $205

Small-group 2-tank morning scuba on Big Island’s Kona waters with lava tubes, reefs, snacks, and gear—max 7 divers.

“We booked 3 dives with Torpedo Tours and had an excellent experience. The crew (shout out to Rachel!) was very knowledgeable and friendly. We also loved that they keep a small dive group, nothing worse than being on a dive with 20 other people all trying to see the same thing. We will definitely book with them again!”

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