I can't say enough good things about Kona Diving Company. We have dove with them on three separate…read moretrips to the Big Island and absolutely love them. We've done morning dives, the manta dive, as well as the twilight and night dive and every experience has been incredible. The staff is fantastic and always takes such great care of us. I would recommend this shop to both new divers and seasoned divers alike. We've met some really amazing people through these trips and every outing has been organized, safe, and genuinely fun. The boat is spacious, they provide snacks and drinks during the surface interval, and they handle all of your gear setup which makes everything so easy and stress free. The team is super knowledgeable and does a great job grouping divers based on experience level so everyone has a good time. I'd also love to give a big shout out to Daniel and Cody who are always a blast and so much fun to dive with. Maxine is an awesome boat captain and Ashley was incredible dive master as well. She led our manta dive a year ago, gave such a great pre dive presentation, and was super thoughtful and fun to dive with on two separate occasions. Honestly, because of this dive shop we keep coming back to the Big Island and continue rebooking with them every trip. Highly recommend and I wouldn't look anywhere else for diving in Kona!

Kona was highly recommended to us for the Manta Night Dive. I'm so glad we went with them. We…read morewent mid-September. We were cautiously told afternoon dive might not be that interesting, but I was glad to go to familiarize myself with area. And we were lucky, we saw 3-4 Mantas, a shark and lots of small life as well. Our dive master took care to point out interesting things to our group. Regarding night dive- WOW!!!!! Maybe coolest dive or sit I've been on. There were over 20 Mantas all around us. You dive heavy to bottom and just watch the show for 40 minutes. Again, we were lucky. No one can guarantee appearance or number of visitors - but in our case it was spectacular. One in our party didn't dive, but did surface snorkel. She was equally enthralled and I loved the care she received. A dive master/guide was with her the whole time. The boat is in good shape, hot chocolate & snacks were available while waiting. Communication was clear. We found the company to be awesome. We were running late, but called and they were very accommodating. You need to stop by shop first for gear and that can be done during day. My husband and I will use them again and are hoping to come back with our family.

Myself, in a party of three, booked the nighttime manta ray snorkel and dive instructor Kona. One…read moreparty member is a diver, and myself and the other member are snorkelers. Our diver, Bradly, said that Hannah did a great job as his dive instructor, and she was great at helping the newest diver of the group who was heavily struggling during his dive. Myself and Lisa were snorkeling with Laura and she was very helpful! She was great at finding mantas for us even when they wanted to hang out by the campfire. Chad, our captain, was super friendly and talkative. I get extremely motion sickness very easily. The waters were extremely rough during our visit, and I did get sick during the last five minutes of the snorkel, as well as the boat ride back. All members of the staff were very understanding and kind, and made it very clear that if I had to return to the boat during the snorkel or did have to hurl during the ride, they wouldn't be upset or judge, and wanted to help me in any way possible. A super nice and interactive crew, and they shared lots of stories about the rays that frequent the area we explored! We were lucky enough to see two bottlenose dolphins (a mother and child), a Galapagos shark, 4-8 rays for the snorkelers and 11 rays for the divers. I highly recommend booking through Big Island divers! They provided all of the equipment needed, and we were welcome to wear/use our own if it made us more comfortable. The only request I would make is that the snorkel instructor be more adamant about keeping our feet up straight in the water, as the two snorkelers across from me on the board constantly had their feet in the water as if they were doggy paddling, which over rated our view of the marine life and caused the board to shake (increasing my motion sickness). I chose not to wear fins because I had gotten anxious while wearing them earlier in the day, but I kept my feet up the whole time because of my previous snorkel experience . It would have been really helpful to have our snorkel guide get those guests to keep their legs up, but otherwise every staff member did amazing! Chad let a young girl steer the boat for a while which was really kind.

TLDR: I absolutely LOVED diving with Big Island Divers! I did two different 2-tank dives. The DMs &…read moreBoat Captains were amazing, their customer service is incredible, gear was great, excellent communication and attention to safety. And I had a ton of fun. I will definitely be diving with them again. Thank you Natalie, Lauren, Haley, Emily, and Nick for the incredible experience! Full Review: I booked the two-tank Manta dive and the two-tank morning dive. I'm still fairly new to diving--I was certified about a year ago, and these were my first dives since then. Check in at the shoot was a breeze, and they introduced me to the Divemaster for that day's dives, Natalie. I told her I was a bit nervous and still rusty with things like buoyancy control. She immediately reassured me, told me I'd stay close to her, and said, "We've got you." I rented gear through them, and they handled everything, including bringing it to the boat and setting it up. Our boat captain that day was Nick, who was fantastic. He gave a thorough safety briefing but also brought a lot of personality and humor to the trip. It was clear how passionate he is about diving and the marine life. Throughout the trip he was constantly sharing stories and information, and his enthusiasm really added to the experience. Our group had six divers and two Divemasters: Natalie and Lauren (a DM in training). It was great being in such a small group with two guides. Natalie gave an excellent orientation before the first dive, covering safety, the dive plan, and what we might see. I had a little trouble descending at first, but she was incredibly patient and helped me relax and get started. Early in the dive Natalie pointed out a Galápagos shark--so cool! We also a bunch of eels, a nudibranch, blacknose butterflyfish, and more. I stayed close to Natalie while Lauren brought up the rear of the group, and it felt great knowing both of them were keeping an eye on everyone and pointing out marine life. Lauren led the manta dive that night. After another great briefing, we descended and the dive was incredible--we saw around 15-20 mantas (which is way more than the average). They were beautiful, and the whole experience felt magical. Fifty minutes went by in what felt like ten. On the ride back, Nick turned off most of the boat lights so we could enjoy the stars on the way in. The next morning I dove from a different boat with Captain Emily, who was also fantastic. Our Divemaster was Haley, and Lauren was assisting again. Once again, the crew took great care of everyone. Two guests became seasick on the way to the first site, and Emily and the DMs handled it with kindness and professionalism and without making anyone feel judged. That same pair had some difficulty during the dive, and the Divemasters were constantly checking in and helping them underwater, while still balancing leading the rest of the divers. One thing I really appreciated was how they managed air consumption. They regularly checked everyone's PSI and gave clear instructions ahead of time about when someone should head back to the boat. If a diver reached that point, they could surface while the rest of us continued the dive. That meant those of us with more air could stay down longer and keep exploring. On the way back from the final dive, Emily spotted dolphins and took the boat over so we could watch them surf the wake for a while--a great way to end the trip. All the dives were fantastic, and I can't say enough good things about the entire team. I can't wait to come back and dive with y'all again!

I have been able to do a handful of boat trips with Jack's Diving Locker in Kona. They have been…read moregood to me!! The dive sites are good, and they try and accommodate requests when possible. Their boats are clean and comfortable....Goldie Lock's Size: Not too big, not too small. Crew has been fantastic...I'll particularly say a big thank you to Jim who was a DM for me one day, and Captain another day. He's a real pleasure to chat with topside and equally fun to follow underwater!! Kim was also stellar on the advanced boat and worked hard to ensure everyone had a good day and made it a personal experience. If you have the experience, I would recommend the advanced boat...you'll get different sites, and smaller group. It's worth the extra money if you can do it. Thank you JDL for the great time...I'm not far away, I will be back!

Absolutely amazing experience with Jack's Dive Locker on the Big Island. This was honestly one of…read morethe highlights of our trip. Keller had us laughing nonstop. His dad jokes were so good and made the whole boat feel relaxed and comfortable right away. He brought a really fun vibe to the whole night. Our guide Michell was incredible. Super friendly, easy to talk to, and she took us to the perfect spots. You can tell she really loves what she does, and it made the experience feel even more special. And the manta rays... unreal. Watching them glide right under us was something I'll never forget. It didn't even feel real. If you're in Hawaii, you have to come here. Jack's Dive Shop is the place to go for an unforgettable adventure.

I was looking for a more personalized, guided tour for my boys and me--not one of those big group…read moreexcursions--and Kona Shore Divers absolutely delivered. A buddy tipped me off about this place, and I'm so glad I took his advice. Chris was the perfect guide--laid-back, professional, and dialed in to all the righteous dive spots. The shore entry was an adventure in itself, and we ended up exploring the same stunning reefs the pricey boat tours take you to. These were hands-down the best dives we've had in the islands. Now it's my turn to pass it on: if you're reading this, do yourself a favor and call Kona Shore Divers. You won't be disappointed--i hō'omau i ka moana (keep exploring the ocean)!

Booked a 2 day open water certification course. Staff was friendly and super helpful. Jesse was my…read moreinstructor. He took me through everything and showed me exactly what to do. By the end of the course, I felt confident in the water and using all of the equipment. Also had the incredible experience of getting to swim near some dolphins and see a reef shark! Jesse assured me that was not typical of the certification course, but when you get certified in Kona, you never know!

We did 3 dives with Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii. We did a 2 tank morning charter and the night manta…read moreray dive. This place is top notch. They even have sandwiches for you after diving, pineapples, drinks and all sorts of snacks. The crew is outstanding. We do iced with Kenny all day. Very nice guy, lots of experience. The water is very cold in my opinion, too cold for 3mm. So if you want to be more prepared bring a 5mm. Especially for the night dive. We came in March and my husband and I were both freezing. Lesson learned. During the night dive, your GoPro will work without any lighting because they light up the entire area with 6000 lumen lights in a "campfire" circle. It was the coolest thing to see those manta rays! We even got a show by an eel dancing around. Anytime we come back, we will dive with this company. They are amazing!

These fellas picked me up at the dock and it was like I knew them my entire life. True aloha during…read morethe ride over and back. We saw so many Mantas and you can tell they truly care about the creatures we are seeing. I will always recommend to my Ohana. Thank you for making me feel so special. Shoutout to Mike!

I love Kona Honu Divers! They have everything needed for water play Hannick and Liz and Connor are…read morethe best!

I can't say enough good things about this experience. I signed up with him April 2026 to do the mid…read moreocean Blackwater Dive!!!!! Oh very experienced technical diver, and have dived all over the world with many different outfits. The professionalism, Care, expertise and friendly atmosphere is beyond. The black water dive is something I've never done and it was an amazing must do experience in my opinion. I saw many different incredible creatures and got some amazing photos and video. I actually cannot recommend the high enough, and that coming for me is something I don't easily give out.

What an amazing experience! We were a group of scuba divers and a snorkeler. We had 2 dive/snorkel…read morespots. This first dive we saw a shark, fish, and an eel. The 2nd dive was incredible!! We sat at the bottom of the ocean with lights and HUGE manta rays swam all around us! Kate was our dive guide and I can't remember the snorkel guides name but they were both great! I hadn't dove in about 2 years and Kate was so patient with me. I was a little nervous but she made me feel at ease. My husband even saw a baby tiger shark when he was snorkeling! They provided fruit, hummus sandwiches and drinks. If you're on the Big Island this is a must! They even took go pro videos and sent them to us!!

We took the twilight dive/snorkel tour, which included a nighttime manta feeding. Scott, Joe and…read moreKate took good care of us. Very efficient and friendly operation. Small boat size kept the trip cozier and more personal than some of the bigger operations. Highly recommended.

Incredible dive with Captain Tara, Mary, Dylan, and Aria! We saw humpback whales (in April!),…read moremantas, dolphins, sharks, and more. We'll definitely be back to dive again. Best dive shop in Kona.

Ran out four trips with these guys over this past week and to say they helped make our trip to the…read moreBig Island a good one is an understatement. My son and I have been diving a lot of places and this is one of our best experiences with a dive operator we have had. They keep the groups small and personal, take the time to ask what everyone on the boat wants to see and try to determine dive sites based on that and are highly safe and professional. Over and above being highly safe and professional they are FUN. If you are around Mary, Tara, Emily, Collin and co and don't have a great time, I question your health to dive because you might not have a pulse. And you won't find anyone more passionate or knowledgeable about fish big and small than Emily, and she will find them for you too.

The staffs are incredibly enthusiastic and patient! We saw countless stingrays--it was truly a…read moremagical and perfect experience! The equipments are like brand-new, spotless, and top-notch!

Incredible Manta Ray Night Snorkel! * Devon handled…read morecheck-in smoothly and made everything easy * Greg was an outstanding guide in the water * The team was friendly, professional, and made us feel safe and comfortable the entire time * Seeing the manta rays up close at night was truly magical and unforgettable Highly recommend this adventure to anyone visiting Kona!

In Kona there aren't too many spots to pick up rental supplies which is honestly too bad. We went…read morehere wanting to rent jet skis which a friend had in the past and the guy was extremely rude. He had informed us that they don't do jet ski rentals and he doubts anywhere on the island does. He really got under my friends skin and was acting very weird about the situation. We had found out from a parasailing company that people had gotten hurt on the jet skis and they were currently banded from renting in the big island. Idk why this big island water sports guy couldn't explain it to us like them. He left a bad taste in our mouths and made us not wanna rent anything from him.

What an amazing jet ski experience! My daughter (12y/o) was able to jump off the jet ski and swim…read morewith the dolphins! What a dream! Budd and Bryce were the best! I didn't love the choppy water so Bryce took my daughter out and gave her a much better ride than she would've had with "slow and steady" mom! They were awesome! My husband and son (14y/o) we're ripping around and having a blast! Worth every penny and there wasn't anyone in the water where we were! It was like we had a private experience! Thank you Bryce and Budd!