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Hi, We live in Belgium/Europe and this summer, we will be travelling to the Hawaiian Islands from July 21 till August 13 Our 3.5 weeks chill/relaxed planning is already worked out except for the diving. Having done some homework online, I understand diving there is "different" and more...

Heading to Hawaii this summer (early August) and wanted a recommendation for a boat diving operation in the Kona area. About me, because, well, it's all about me isn't it: 1. I really, really, really hate cattle boats. I respect the DM's and such at Lahaina Divers, but I'll never dive with...

Going to Kona in mid September for 10-12 days, probably 8 dive days, mostly morning boat trips, but will want to do the night manta dive and a few shore dives (solo diver in my travelling party). DM with 200 or so dives (California, Red Sea, Caribbean, Maui and Kauai). Which operator would you...

Hi, I am looking for buddies for some shore dives at Big Island in the first weekend in April 2020. I have logged over 100 dives in cold water and need a buddy mostly for safety and advice on the dive sites. I plan to bring my own gear and will only need to rent a tank and loose weights. Is...

A trip to Hawaiian Islands of Oahu, Maui and Big Island, diving the hotspots of each one!

Hello!!! I will be visiting the Big Island January 26th through the first of February and would love to do some shore diving. I have booked a few charters but would love to do some shore diving with my own gear for a lower cost. I want to explore the underwater world as much as possible while...

Looking for pointers from Big Island Vets. Going to the Big Island to explore with my wife for 5 days. We are landing in Kona and plan to have Kona be our home base. We both dive, but she will be sitting this one out and be snorkling since she will be 5 months pregnant. With that said, I will...

I'll be staying near Kona from 5/9-5/23. I'll have a car. I'd like to do some shore diving, night manta diving. If you are interested in pairing up for a few dives please let me know. Thanks.

Finally got around to editing my GoPro footage. Stayed at the Sugar Cottage/dove with Gary and had a great time (check it out on VRBO). My wife and I dove two tanks/day for 6 days. Dive sites included Milolii, Pebble, 2-step and Ke'el. Pebble and 2-Step were our favorites. Saw a big...

Hey there, I'm on vacation and would be interested in doing some shore diving if anyone is available and is also looking for a buddy. I'm staying near Kona and am trying to get some diving in without breaking the bank for chartered trips. If anyone is available either mornings or afternoons I'd...

My last video compilation from our summer trip. It always takes me awhile to get through all the editing and storyboard work. Kee'i may be my favorite dive site on Hawaii. The reasonably shallow depths make for 1 1/2 hour plus dives. I think this was my favorite dive of all time. The...

The first week, my wife and I were on the Big Island and Kauai with family, so we only managed a few dives. We were alone on Maui the following week, where we did most of our diving—overall, thirteen dives over two weeks. From this trip, our best dives were at Mala Pier on Maui and Place of...

South Kona Dive Video - Two Step, Miloli'i, Pebble, Kee'i & Hookena We had big fun diving the South Kona spots with Garry Russell this summer. Shore diving with just the three of us was exceptional...hard to get any better. Enjoy the video.

What are your favorite dive spots on the big Island...Both shore and boat diving? We are looking for diving sites that have a lot of marine life and would especially love to see dolphins, turtles etc.

Happy Memorial Day...I finally finished editing the Kona Side Dive Videos from Jan-Feb. I almost forgot how strong the surge was on us. We started our trip on Kauai and got in a couple dives. When we got to the Big Island we did a couple dives in Hilo and then moved over to Papa Bay. Lots...

Trying to figure out one dive location during our cruise, timing and arrivals is limiting it to possible boat dive out of Honolulu or shore diving Maui near Lahaina. Looking for input, suggestions and best dive suggestions. Thank you

Decided to create my own thread so I don't overtake Erics who just started one too but just for Maui! I am really struggling between these two islands and which one to do a shallow Dive. A few things about us and the trip: We are traveling to 3 islands Maui, (4 or 5 nights) Big Island (6 or 7...

My wife and I are headed to the BI in a couple weeks and plan on doing the manta dive. I've been watching the manta count on BI Divers page and saw today's post at 0. How often does this happen? Have you ever been skunked on this dive? I see Jack's gives a guarantee and an extra tank/dive...