Kona Coast · Hawaii

GUIDED
SHORE DIVES

Kona Coast's best dive sites. Private guided dive — no groups, no rush, no compromises.

Private Guided Dives

Always same owner & instructor

Premium Gear Supplied

H.O.G. Highly Optimized Gear Backplate & wing system. Mares Wrist computers Mask and fins supplied if needed.

Kona Coast Sites

Best diving on the Big Island

01

The Heart of Kona

Kailua Bay

All LevelsDepth: 20–130ft

Kailua Bay sits right in the center of Kona town — one of the most accessible and rewarding shore dives on the Big Island. Volcanic lava formations create dramatic underwater terrain, and the resident sea turtle population makes nearly every dive a memorable encounter. Vibrant reef fish, octopus, and the occasional spinner dolphin round out the experience.

  • Resident sea turtles
  • Volcanic lava formations
  • Vibrant reef fish
  • Spinner dolphins possible
  • Accessible from shore
  • All skill levels welcome
02

World-Class Manta Ray Encounter

Pacific Heaven

All LevelsDepth: 20–130ft

One of the most extraordinary dive sites on the Kona Coast. Pacific Heaven offers excellent chances of encountering manta rays — with wingspans up to 18 feet — gliding effortlessly through crystal-clear water. A daytime dive with stunning visibility and a reef teeming with life. Daytime Manta sightings are common along with spotted eagle rays and lots of other underwater creatures.

  • Excellent manta ray sightings
  • Up to 18-ft wingspan mantas
  • Crystal-clear visibility
  • Stunning reef life
  • All skill levels welcome
  • Travis guides every dive
03

A Local's Secret

Mile Marker 89

All LevelsDepth: 20–130ft

Named for its location on the coastal highway, Mile Marker 89 is the kind of dive site that doesn't show up in tourist brochures. Dramatic lava tubes, swim-throughs, and arches create an underwater landscape that feels like another world. Marine life is abundant and undisturbed — this is what the Kona Coast looks like away from the crowds.

  • Lava tubes & swim-throughs
  • Dramatic underwater arches
  • Abundant undisturbed marine life
  • Off the tourist trail
  • Dramatic topography
  • All skill levels
04

Coming Soon

Kealakekua Kayak & Dive

Beginner–AdvancedDepth: 20–130ft

Coming soon — the most adventurous dive on the Kona Coast. Kayak out, then descend into crystal-clear Hawaiian waters to find what's waiting below.

  • Kayak approach to dive site
  • Marine Life Conservation District
  • 100+ ft visibility possible
  • Captain Cook Monument
  • Pristine protected reef
  • Beginner to advanced
$499Coming Soon

Your Site, Your Dive

HAVE A SITE IN MIND?

Have a dive site in mind? Travis will guide you there.  Shore dives site on the Kona Coast — if you know where you want to dive, just say the word and well meet you there!

Private, guided, and fully equipped — your site, your dive, your way. Day or night.

$299

Day Dive

$399

Night Dive

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You pick the site

Any shore dive on the Kona Coast — if you have a spot in mind, Travis will take you there. Day or night.

Travis knows the coast

Years of diving the Big Island means Travis knows the conditions, the marine life, and the best entry points at every site.

Day dive — $299

Private guided day dive at any Kona shore site. All gear supplied, no groups, no rush.

Night dive — $399

Experience the Kona Coast after dark. Night dives reveal a completely different underwater world — octopus, eels, and bioluminescence.

Extra tank — add $100

Want to do a two-tank dive? Add a second tank for just $100 more. More bottom time, more reef, more Hawaii.

Special Rates

10% OFF  Couples and groups

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Military

10% Off

Active duty, veterans, and military families. Thank you for your service.

Mention your discount when booking. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Diver One Hawaii

Private scuba instruction & guided dives on the Kona Coast. One instructor, One standard D.I.R.  No surprises. When you dive with Diver one, your diving with experience!

Location

Kona Coast,

Private instruction available at your resort or chosen dive site.

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