The Big Island

[WetBoy101]

Actually the closest dive operator is Blue Wilderness Dive Adventures. They are right in the Queen's Marketplace. And from my experience living there, they are a lot friendlier and really a lot of fun!!

 

[saarthi]

I got back from my diving trip yesterday - Jan 13th 2012. Big Island divers were professional and had very good equipment. I did the garden eel cove and manta night dive with Stan as the dive master. It was a memorable experience. They gave us a 5 mm wet suit which kept you warm in the water and the mantas were dancing so gracefully - still dreaming about the experience. Safety is also a concern as I heard they canceled the next day due to rough waters.
Next time I will try the black water dive with them.

 

[spoolin01]

Just got back from the Big Island a few weeks ago and also highly recommend Kona Diving Company. Loved the small dive groups and long dive times (had an 86 minute dive with them one day!).

Just a bunch of really nice people (felt like going out diving with friends every day).

Dont forget to do the Manta night dive at least once!

If people are interested, check out my video below from the trip:

Kona Dreaming on Vimeo

PS. For those interested in underwater photography, be sure to stop by Joshua Lambus's gallery in Kailua. He has some pretty amazing prints from black water Pelagic dives around the island

Great vid, I never tire of the mantas... I'm wondering where you saw the black tip reef shark? I see the white tips many places, but have never had the pleasure of seeing a black tip.