2 islands or 1? Maui or Kona then Maui??

[Boarderguy]

2 step. 40 min drive south and has some decent snorkeling there as well. Arrive early 7-8am and you'll likely get a parking space $5(I think). The entry can be sketchy with full kit on but really isn't that bad. Lots of little urchins living in the lava rock that makes up the shelf there.

 

[tarponchik]

It will be mine and my wife's first time to the Big Island next month (April), staying in the Kailua-Kona area. We're planning to do a mix of boat diving and shore diving (have done a decent amount of shore diving in Maui and a ton in Bonaire). Any particular shore diving spots you could recommend this time of year (day-of conditions depending)? Also, any chance you recall the forum member that was doing scooter dives - that sounds like a blast? Thanks in advance!

Get the book.

 

[xan]

I've been researching Kona as well for an upcoming trip. Kona Honu Divers (one of the dive ops I'm shortlisting for some guided dives) also publishes a map with details on shore diving on the Kona coast, including how to assess conditions and when sites may be difficult/impossible to access.

 

[tarponchik]

I've been researching Kona as well for an upcoming trip. Kona Honu Divers (one of the dive ops I'm shortlisting for some guided dives) also publishes a map with details on shore diving on the Kona coast, including how to assess conditions and when sites may be difficult/impossible to access.

I like Kona Honu shop a lot, but their map shows little knowledge of the south of the island. This is not surprising because most dive shops are either in the Kona area or in the north.

 

[lnjohn]

It will be mine and my wife's first time to the Big Island next month (April), staying in the Kailua-Kona area. We're planning to do a mix of boat diving and shore diving (have done a decent amount of shore diving in Maui and a ton in Bonaire). Any particular shore diving spots you could recommend this time of year (day-of conditions depending)? Also, any chance you recall the forum member that was doing scooter dives - that sounds like a blast? Thanks in advance!

2 Step is almost always a calm entry and the local shops do offer assistance.

scubahawk27 was the member that I went scooter diving with in Maui.​

 

[Skunky]

you can scooter dive with maui dreams.

 

[danzn16]

What did you decide? I’ve been both and you can’t go wrong. I think more time on each island is best.