Sharpen compass skills and build underwater maps on two guided dives
5 Hours
2 dives, eLearning
Develop advanced underwater navigation skills with your instructor from a 46-foot custom dive boat. Practice compass techniques and underwater mapping while building on your buoyancy, attention to detail, and multitasking skills.
Cancel or make changes up to 7 days before your course for a full refund. If you access eLearning, your refund will exclude its cost. No refunds within 7 days of the course or for arriving more than 15 minutes late or not showing up. Full refund if the operator cancels, including for weather or ocean conditions.
Product ID: GTYVER
The course requires at least 2 students to run.
Bring or rent the scuba equipment you need, such as a mask, snorkel, fins, and buoyancy control device.
Provide your approximate lifetime dive count, when you last dived, and the date and location of that dive. Report this information accurately for safety.
Honu One Boat Slip, 352-429 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
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