Won a free trip in Sep...

[RDRINK25]

and they are flying us to Oahu for 7days/6nights. Need to know where to dive for 5 days any advice? Also was thinking on changing the reservation and doing 2 days on another Island. Was hoping to get some advice I looked at Hawaiian Air for some rates unless there is a better way to get around? What are some recommendations for a fist timer in Hawaii? Also read a little bit on the black water Manta dive which Island is that out of? Thx in advance!!!

 

[scottitheduck]

I think you might have contacted me earlier but we do offer a 10 dive package that can get you to most of the Oahu wrecks (YO 257, San Pedro, Seatiger, Corsair, Mahi etc). Finally, the blackwater dive and Manta Ray night dive are on the island of Hawaii AKA the Big Island.

Hope this helps.....

G

 

[Fish&beer]

and they are flying us to Oahu for 7days/6nights. Need to know where to dive for 5 days any advice? Also was thinking on changing the reservation and doing 2 days on another Island. Was hoping to get some advice I looked at Hawaiian Air for some rates unless there is a better way to get around? What are some recommendations for a fist timer in Hawaii? Also read a little bit on the black water Manta dive which Island is that out of? Thx in advance!!!

RDRINK25
Here is a link to a video on wreck diving in Oahu. Hope it helps you in deciding your dive trip, Have Fun!

divefilm.com-underwater digital film

 

[Shaka Doug]

Hitting a second island is a great idea!

Go Airlines and Pacific Wings also offer some competitive rates compared to Hawaaian Airlines.

 

[diversteve]

There's a Black Water and a Manta Dive. They're 2 different dives - done on different nights so include that in your plans.

On the Manta Dive you sit on the bottom and shine your lights up to entice the Mantas to feed on plankton attracted by the light. Often it's combined with a dusk dive first.

On the Black Water Dive you tether at depth and watch the deep water creatures come up to feed. It's a single dive afaik. Jack's calls it Pelagic Magic

Info/videos for both: Jack's Diving Locker : Snorkel and Scuba Dive Shop in Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii"

Volcanoes National Park is about 90 mins. drive from Kona if you're looking for a day activity. Be aware that it's a drive to elevation (4000') so allow for enough time after your dives.