Waikoloa Coast Divers?

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diver858

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We enjoy diving on the Big Island, will be staying at the Hilton Waikoloa Village in early March, found a dive operator on TripAdvisor with a boat moored on the property - very convenient. The few reviews are recent, all positive, nothing comes up here. Is anyone familiar with them?
 
I have stayed at the Waikoloa a couple times. I booked the black water dive with that operator (can't remember the name, I think it is through Kohala dive shop), but went with Big Island Divers when a spot opened up. I have heard good things about them and it is very convenient. However, I have heard their boat is small, so you may want to ask about that. Especially if you are doing the blackwater dive.

I would also look into diving Puako. There are a few shore dives there that are fantastic. I rented gear from Kohala divers in the shopping center right next to the Waikoloa. I also dove with Jackson Seay, a personal guide, who was fantastic and he lives right near Puako. He can bring tanks to your dive too.

In my opinion, Place of Refuge (aka Two-step), a shore dive on the south side of the island was my favorite dive on the Big Island. I would definitely consider that too.

Sorry to get off subject a bit, but I hope I helped. PM if you have any additional questions.
 
+1 for Jackson!! The manta dive is great, but for me, shore diving in Puako is a lot cheaper and nearly as good as the boats!!
 
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