Dive Boats on Big Island

[Flamebug818]

Anyone know a good dive charter on the big island of hawaii, any one to aviod?

Thanxs,
Flamebug

 

[JoeC]

Jack's Diving Locker. Kona area. Good staff, good boats, great diving. Nice new store. Enjoy!!

 

[ronrosa]

Aloha Dive, great 6 pack operator.

 

[Rick Inman]

Anyone know a good dive charter on the big island of hawaii, any one to aviod?

Thanxs,
Flamebug

My 2 Cents: Try ScubaBoard's own Friscuba :http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1745029&postcount=11

His Web site: http://www.wanna-dive-kona.com

 

[JJinKY]

I also HIGHLY recommend Wanna-Dive. I just arrived back from a 3 days dive-a-thon with them, they were GREAT. I am going to post a write-up of my experiences. Jack's Dive Locker was aweful (divemaster on the trip dropped a tank on my foot) so I would advise against them. Especially if you don't want to be crammed in a van for the ride to the dock with too many people to be safely put in a van)

 

[Kevrumbo]

Two of the best small boat operators on The Big Island:
http://www.alohadive.com/about.html
http://www.divetekhawaii.com/

 

[justleesa]

Moved to the Ohana forum

 

[DiverLS]

I recommend Dive Kaui, they even have a pre dive briefing while they launch the boat for new divers (for them) where they teach hand signals for all the fish. Great bunch of people. Book early, they fill up fast.

 

[donnyb]

Flamebug:
There are a kazillion ops here now in Kona. Most are actually pretty good.
If you can narrow it down with some info it might help.
How experienced are you? Do you want \ need a guide or refresher?
Are you extremely social (like people) or do you prefer small groups.
There are some operators that cater to small groups (6 or less) and some to larger groups. Some are into scooters, aka DPV's, and so forth. Tell us a bit more what you want, and also where you are staying, how long, to help us narrow down the list.

 

[Mantasscareme]

One more vote for Jack's Diving Locker