Offered on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, this 5-hour advanced charter takes experienced divers to Kona's more challenging sites — locations with overhead environments, swim-throughs, and occasional drift dives that aren't visited on the standard morning charter. No students are allowed on board, keeping the group exclusively experienced divers.
All participants must have a minimum of 25 logged dives for safety and everyone's enjoyment. Check in at the Big Island Divers shop at 8:00 AM, then drive to Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor to board the boat. Ages 15 and older.
Two tanks and all dive equipment are included. No transportation is provided — guests drive themselves from the shop to the harbor (about 3 miles). Important: Due to high elevation roads on the Big Island, do not plan to drive to Hilo, Volcano, or Waimea after diving.
Information verified March 2026
Expert
Difficulty Level
Kailua-Kona harbor
Meeting Location
Advanced Open Water
Certification Required
Equipment, Guide, Safety Briefing
Includes
Morning
Departure Time
Weather Dependent
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Big Island Divers
Kailua-Kona
74-5467 Kaiwi Street. Check in at shop, then drive to Honokohau Harbor (3 mi). Wed & Sat mornings. Min 25 dives.