Kailua-Kona Blackwater Dive
Explore Kona's nighttime ocean migration on a guided blackwater dive
Duration
2 hours
Includes
Guides, snacks, scuba equipment
Highlights
Explore Kona's open ocean after dark on a guided blackwater dive, where deep-water organisms rise toward the surface to feed. Descend beside a submerged line of lights in water more than a mile deep.
- Drift through open ocean water after dark
- Look for pelagic organisms, larval creatures, and bioluminescent marine life
- Descend along a line of powerful dive lights
- Learn about marine life from local guides
Itinerary
- Check-in
- Blackwater dive briefing
- Depart
- Blackwater dive
- Return to harbor
What's Included
- Local guides
- Marine-life education
- Snacks and drinks
- Scuba tanks and dive weights
- Dive lights
Important details
- Arrive for 6:30 pm check-in; arrivals later than 6:40 pm cannot participate
- Ages 15+ only; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Requires certification as at least an Open Water Scuba Diver; bring proof of certification
- Requires 50 logged dives or a prior checkout dive, plus diving experience within the past 6 months
- Requires strong buoyancy control and situational awareness
- English proficiency without translation is required for safety briefings
- Requires confident open-ocean swimming
- Weight limit 275 lbs (125 kg)
- Requires climbing a hinged ladder unassisted to return to the boat
- Medical clearance is required for in-water activities for ages over 75
- Do not consume alcohol or other substances before or during the charter
- Do not bring a full-face snorkel mask aboard
- Do not travel above 2,000 feet within 24 hours after diving
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation with at least 48 hours' notice. With less than 48 hours' notice, the full charter cost applies unless your seat is filled. If the operator cancels due to weather and you can't reschedule, you'll receive a full refund.
Product ID: 2QM6DK
FAQs
The Black Water Expedition requires a minimum of four guests. If the minimum is not met before the day of the charter, you can reschedule or receive a refund.
If the charter is canceled due to weather or conditions and you cannot reschedule, you will receive a full refund.
This advanced charter requires great buoyancy control and situational awareness, in addition to the required logged dives and recent diving experience.
Meeting details
Honokohau Harbor Slip #21, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
