Shape a private snorkeling or scuba day around your plans
5 to 7 hours
Up to 6 people
Gear, lunch, drinks
Explore the water aboard the Honu Lele, a 33-foot World Cat charter vessel. Tailor your day around snorkeling or scuba activities with shade and a freshwater shower on board.
Cancel at least 7 days before your charter for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days and no-shows are not refunded. If the operator cancels, including due to weather, reschedule based on availability or receive a full refund.
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Yes. If you plan to scuba dive, present proof of certification (physical card or eCard) before you board. If you can’t provide proof, you won’t be taken diving and no refund will be issued.
If it has been more than 2 years since your last dive, take a refresher course. If it has been more than 5 years, take a PADI ReActivate. If it has been more than 10 years, take the open water course again.
After a single no-decompression dive, wait at least 12 hours before flying. After multiple dives per day or multiple days of diving, wait at least 18 hours. Many roads around the island exceed 2,000 feet, and you’re responsible for knowing the altitude of your accommodations and your route.
Honu Lele, 74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
With a perfect track record across thousands of reviews, this Kona dive operation stands out for its exceptional crew and unforgettable underwater experiences. Divers consistently praise guides like Jeff, Sarah, Jason, Max, and Holger for their knowledge, professionalism, and ability to make everyone feel safe and comfortable in the water. The manta ray night dives get particular attention as "mind blowing" and "life changing," while their unique blackwater dives deliver encounters with deep sea creatures and occasional oceanic whitetip sharks that reviewers describe as truly special experiences. The seamless operation runs smoothly from start to finish. Certification courses (both Open Water and Advanced) are highly regarded, with instructors making the learning process engaging and thorough. Experienced divers with hundreds of logged dives note the organization and spacious, well-maintained boats. Captain John, Andy, and other crew members handle all the gear and logistics so you can focus on the diving. Multiple reviewers mention feeling genuinely cared for, with staff answering questions patiently and spotting wildlife that might otherwise go unnoticed. The relaxed, unhurried pace on the boat adds to the overall quality of the experience.
Elias was fantastic and so knowledgeable! Super patient with new divers. Amazing dive.
Michael Minnich
September 1, 2026
Elias was fantastic and so knowledgeable! Super patient with new divers. Amazing dive.
Michael Minnich
September 1, 2026
Explore the open ocean after dark and look for drifting pelagic life
Snorkel Kealakekua Bay’s coral reef with a professional guide
Watch Kona's wild manta rays feed beneath a shared light board
Reach remote Kona reefs, lava tubes, and northern dive sites on a fast 2-tank charter
Snorkel Kealakekua Bay with a naturalist captain and lunch included
Snorkel or scuba dive with manta rays off the Kona Coast at night