Dive Kona’s reefs and drop-offs with site selection tailored to conditions
5 hrs
Up to 5 people
Tanks, weights, snacks
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 72 hours in advance. Cancellations within 72 hours are charged the full charter cost. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to prohibitive weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Transportation to and from the harbor is not provided.
Bring your certification card (physical or digital), any personal dive or snorkel gear you plan to use, a swimsuit, towel, sunglasses, hat, rash guard, hair ties, a reusable water bottle, reef-safe sunscreen, and warm, dry clothes for the trip home.
Rental gear is available as a complete package or by individual piece. Options include a buoyancy control device, full wetsuit, Nitrox-compatible computer, and regulator; regulator rental includes a console dive computer.
Kona Diving Company, 74-5615 Luhia St.
Kona's manta ray night dive is a bucket-list experience, and this crew delivers it exceptionally well. Guides like Cody, Bruce, Dave, Kim, and Imran come up repeatedly in reviews for being knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely fun to be around. Newer divers consistently feel supported, while more experienced ones appreciate the quality of the sites and the crew's ability to spot marine life others might miss. Warm drinks, snacks, and homemade brownies between dives are a nice touch, and the two resident dogs, Ziggy and Blue, have apparently earned their own fan base. Beyond the manta rays, guests have encountered whale sharks, tiger sharks, turtles, eels, octopus, and lava tubes, so the diversity of what's out there is real. One review stood out for a more serious reason: a guest's husband had a medical emergency on board, and the crew's emergency response, CPR, AED, coordinated communication with emergency services, was swift and effective. That kind of preparedness says a lot about how this operation is run. Captain Kirsten's team has clearly built something worth trusting, and the sheer volume of people saying they'd come back is hard to argue with.
My experience with Kona Diving Company was flawless from start to finish. Their crew was professional, safety-conscious, and genuinely passionate about the ocean. The boat was clean and comfortable, and our dive guide Kim knew the local reef and marine life beautifully. We saw so much incredible sea-life and had a blast swimming through the arches. They treat you like family on board. I wouldn't dive with anyone else in Kona!
JT Frandsen
June 23, 2026
My experience with Kona Diving Company was flawless from start to finish. Their crew was professional, safety-conscious, and genuinely passionate about the ocean. The boat was clean and comfortable, and our dive guide Kim knew the local reef and marine life beautifully. We saw so much incredible sea-life and had a blast swimming through the arches. They treat you like family on board. I wouldn't dive with anyone else in Kona!
JT Frandsen
June 23, 2026