Charles R -
We're staying in a condo at Waikloa beach resort area.
I'll check your links.
Thanks!
We're staying in a condo at Waikloa beach resort area.
I'll check your links.
Thanks!
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fkostyun-
Thanks!
How close to the lava were you when you took that picture?
Wow, great footage of the Manta night dive! Did you do this with Wanna Dive? What type of equipment were you using? It looks like the plankton was drawn to you and therefore the Mantas also.
Great stuff, thanks!
Capt. Pete -AZdiver I am headed there in about 2 weeks and would be happy to give you an update after I return. I was there last March and stayed in Kona proper. This time we are staying in Waikloa(sp), not what I would prefer. Last March, Hwy 19 was under construction and it was a pain to get to and from Waikloa and Kona. Two points, 1st we found it better to take the county roads to the lava flow (easy walk to within 200 yds of the lava flow into the ocean, great view at night) instead of driving into the National Park. 2nd, drive down to "Bay of Refuge" and dive or snorkel the area known as "Two Steps". That was my first encounter with wild Dolphins and we ended up spending two days with them. I was able to get some excellent video and still shots while I was less then 10 yards from them. One of the best experiences of my life! I am really looking forward to going back (won't be using Jacks Diving Locker this time though) and like I said before I would be happy to give you an update when I return.
Capt. Pete -AZdiver-
We had a great time diving in Kona this time! The night Manta dives are a must do and some in our group actually did three nights of Manta dives! This year we dove with Kona Honu and I will dive with them when we return in June of 2010. Great friendly crew with clean boats. I have not dove with everybody there however I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. They were willing to set your gear up or leave it to you, what ever you wanted. They also treated instructors like instructors and new divers with respect. I am not much of camera guy but I did get some good video of the Mantas, some Eagle Rays, turtles and octopus. We could not find any sharks though. Did not care for my stay at the Hilton ( Kings Land condos) in Waikloa, huge pain checking in. I have had much better service at Motel 6! Besides for eight days (except one morning) the wind blew which did not make it very fun to be out and about. It has to do with the location and the trade winds. I enjoyed my time in Kona much more, for me part of diving is meeting new people and seeing for my self what the area has to offer, not staying in a resort isolated. If I wanted that I could go to Paradise Valley and save my air fare. Let me know if I can answer any questions, I am sure you are going to have a great time!
PS.. the road construction is done north of Kona however it is still a 30 to 60 minute drive.
Pete