Very professional and friendly crew! Did the night manta dive (July 2026) and was an incredible experience. Sarah gave an informative and entertaining dive briefing and kept a close eye on all of us as we were mesmerized by the many mantas! The mantas were magnificent and graceful as they fed on the natural plankton in the water. Many times had to duck my head down they were swimming so close to me. Highly recommend this experience with Kona Honu divers! read more

Crew was very nice and helpful. Enjoyed the smaller boat / party size. We went to more remote dive sites off the beaten path read more

Absolutely amazing day diving with Kona Honu Divers!! Two tank advanced diving with Capt Kai and Jeff was fantastic! Lava tubes, picked up a net floating in the ocean and rescued so many frog fish! Jeff is so knowledgeable about all things we saw and pointing out oceanic life to us! Snorkeled with pilot whales, had some dolphins swim with the boat...besides the diving!! Did I mention we saw a tiger shark as well?!? Great dive briefings, great crew! Manta night dive with Sara who was beyond fantastic!! She's so excited about showing and telling us all about what we will and did see! She took our group of six and truly made our night dive's magnificent!! 7 mantas joined us that night....words can't describe the beauty of Mantas. Sara and I hit it off "swimmingly"....i think we were besties in our previous life!! She is AMAZING!! Trust me...book the dives!! Ask for Captain Kai, Jeff and Sara....you will not be disappointed!! read more

I can't say enough good things about this experience. I signed up with him April 2026 to do the mid ocean Blackwater Dive!!!!! Oh very experienced technical diver, and have dived all over the world with many different outfits. The professionalism, Care, expertise and friendly atmosphere is beyond. The black water dive is something I've never done and it was an amazing must do experience in my opinion. I saw many different incredible creatures and got some amazing photos and video. I actually cannot recommend the high enough, and that coming for me is something I don't easily give out. read more

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Ive been diving wth Kona Honu Divers (KHD) for years and Ive always been happy with their commitment to safety, service, professionalism, great rental equipment, and their awesome dive guides. I went on a dive boat with them on Friday. My groups dive guide was Holger (Tim), others on the boat were Emily, the captain, Jason, Kevin, and Milo. On our first dive we had the privilege of seeing a whale shark. Unfortunately, I hadnt taken my camera in with me, but luckily Jason did and was willing to share the video. It was incredible. I highly recommend KHD for any on island dive or snorkle trips or equipment. read more

The staff were all extremely nice and helpful. The dive guide (Jason) had a relaxed pace during the dive as well as keeping a close eye on our air consumption & group. Only drinking water/prepackaged snacks provided, no sodas/fresh fruit available. Mantas were dream come true. Looking forward to diving with them again read more

Super professional operation with friendly captain and crew. They clearly take safety seriously and spend more time talking about it than many other outfitters I've been with. Also, their rental equipment is in good shape. Did both a morning and manta ray dive with them - captain John and dive guides Milo and Anna were all friendly and made sure everyone was comfortable. I'd definitely dive with them again! read more

My husband and I had a fantastic anniversary dive with Jospeh from Kona Honu Divers. He was great at briefing us and making sure we were all taken care of throughout the expedition. They were efficient and detailed at getting all of our gear organized and prepared and got all our sizing and weights right. We got the 2 tank manta dive package. The first dive was a tour of the reef where our manta dive would be. It was really great. We saw octopus, flounders, boxfish, Eels, shrimp, garden eels! And even a manta came to visit early! I like that they let divers stay down until their air is low instead of making everyone surface at the same time. I was able to get a while longer exploring the reef even after a few of our members surfaced which game me the chance to see the manga before sunset. In between the the dives they had sandwiches and snacks for us and I took full advantage of the hot shower. We also got visited by one of the 6 monk seals on the island that likes to rub up on the boats ropes. It was awesome to see up close. Then came the show of a life time...the Manta dive. This one can't be put into words. You just HAVE to do it. It was a life changing experience. I was in awe the full 45 minutes as many as swooped above my head, brushing me occasionally and dancing at the "campfire" (the viewing area, where we all gather and kneel to watch the mantas eat the plankton that gets attracted to the lights. Do not miss this chance of a life time dive. We scheduled with 2 other dive companies for this Tuesday night dive and they both canceled on us because there were not enough sign ups. Kona Honu Divers was luckily running a scuba dive that we got onto and the other divers were so great to get to know. It was a great grouping of people: captain, divers, dive masters and all. read more

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Great dives. Great dive guides and instructors. Best manta ray dive ever. Highly recommend. Would do this again and again. read more

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Sarah and Elias are wonderful instructors. Very friendly and eager to see us learn. Fantastic pace and communication skills. Learning how to SCUBA was a bit daunting at first, but thanks to these two and Capt John, it feels more like "fun" than a "class". My only regret was not doing this sooner. read more

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I did 3 charters with Kona Honu during my trip and each one was a great experience. The morning local reef dive was super fun, night manta dive is incredible and the long range advanced boat was the perfect way to end the trip. The Captains were great and my dive guides: Anna, Zoie and Jeff all went out of their way to ensure a great time. I highly recommend this operator. read more

If you're on the fence about booking a night dive with KHD...just do it! We went out hoping to see mantas and ended up feeling like we accidentally RSVP'd to an underwater rave. The crew was awesome--super knowledgeable, chill, and clearly knew exactly where the VIP manta party was happening. They made everything easy, safe, and fun, even for those of us who were half mesmerized, half questioning reality. read more

We popped into this dive shop hoping to buy or rent a full skin suit. They only had separates for sale and a no-returns policy, so we ended up renting wetsuits instead. They worked perfectly for our night swim in the ocean. The staff was incredibly friendly and took the time to help us find exactly what we needed. Just note: rentals must be picked up before 4:30 p.m. and returned out front by 4:00 p.m. the next day (unless you're renting for multiple days). read more

This was my third time diving with Kona Honu Divers, and every experience has been outstanding. I get one special dive day each summer during our family vacation, and I always look forward to spending it with this amazing team. Taka has been the boat captain all three years ('23, '24, and '25), and he's consistently cheerful, helpful, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable -- a true highlight of the trip. Each year, I've booked the advanced long-range charter, and this time I had the pleasure of diving with Sarah as our guide. She was fantastic -- attentive, enthusiastic, and great at pointing out underwater life I never would have spotted on my own. One unforgettable moment was encountering a beautiful female manta ray who gracefully looped around us for nearly ten minutes -- a magical experience! Although we only made it to a true long-range site one year (due to weather in '24 and a small group in '25), every dive has been excellent. Even with a smaller group this time, the team made sure the experience was top-notch. We repeated "Touch of Grey" on this trip, and it was just as stunning the second time around. I can't recommend Kona Honu Divers enough. They're professional, friendly, and passionate about what they do -- truly the best dive outfit on the island! read more

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This was an excellent dive! We got to see 8 manta rays and the dive was amazing. The captain was entertaining and the dive masters were friendly and very patient. I am a new diver, so this was one of my first recreational dives, so I appreciated the patience and support. read more

Went on the Manta night dive and it was the coolest dive I've ever done! Holly was our guide and was just wonderful. Really the whole crew from the boat driver Taka all the way down was wonderful. Super professional. I also visited the ship for rentals for shore dives and Becca was really helpful. I cant recommended this shop enough. read more

All the 5 star reviews are right. We did the Manta Ray night dives and a couple of day dives and had an amazing time! My wife really liked their focus on safety (like free nitrox) and the guides and Captain were very courteous and professional. They took care of setting up your gear and changing tanks but in a very unobtrusive way. My son had an issue with his mask leaking and the Captain (John) let him try on a bunch of different masks and was really kind and helpful. The store was amazingly well stocked too and had things I wish my local dive shop carried. The staff there was also really helpful and had a "try before you buy" option for renting dive masks before purchasing one. Out of all the dive shops on Kona I'm glad we picked this place and will definitely dive with them again! read more

I had a great time diving with Sarah and Taka with Kona Honu Divers yesterday. I was on the long range advanced boat which was great for more advanced divers. We even got to snorkel with some pilot whales on the way to our dive site, as well as see Mahi Mahi and an Oceanic Whitetip Shark! This was a highlight of the trip for me. The dive sites were amazing as well and Sarah was an excellent guide. We went to Au Au Crater and Twin Sisters sites which had excellent reef structure. read more

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Top notch professional scuba outfit in Kona. I did the 2 tank Night Manta dive with Kristine, Max and Anna and then did the two tank morning reef dive with Holly, Matthew and Holger and captain Andy. Highly recommend this company and crew. Very fun, friendly, professional and safe! And If you do multiple dives with them they will store your gear for the next dive. We saw an insane number of "performing" manta rays on the night dive. Lotsa different species of eels too. When I come back for the black water experience I will definitely use these guys :) read more

A very pleasant and professional crew. A nice big boat too! The Night Manta Ray dive is awesome!

All around awesome experience with Jeff and captain Mo. If you are going to do a backwater dive this is the shop . Jeff wrote the book on black water dive creatures in Hawaii . He has an incredible amount of knowledge that he freely shares. read more

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I've dove all over the world, and Kona Honu Divers is one of the best outfits I've dove with. Look no further for Big Island diving. The manta night dive was excellent. What a cool experience. 5* service, 5* equipment, 5* boat, and even 5* effort from the mantas The manta night dive is a bit pricey (~$230) but lives up to the hype. At one point, we had three mantas in the mix and a 4th circling the snorkelers 40' above us. AMAZING, AMAZING experience. We were met at the skip at 2:45pm and departed after 3pm once everyone showed up. The first dive is a daytime dive in the vicinity of the manta "campfire" area. The campfire is the spot where they have all the lights to attract the plankton which the manta feed on. It does look like a campfire. Safety and service from the Team was superb. Thanks to Matt, Joseph, and Captain Andy. They grabbed our gear, set it up, and got us all ready (~5 people per guide). It was a 30 min ride to the site. I think we do the 1st dive in the same spot to get a spot early. We were told that it can get very, very crowded with boats. Great experience. I wish I'd had more time for some regular dives with the group. Lots of fun. Great effort. Easy, easy 5* experience. Definitely look no further for Big Island diving. read more

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Had a really nice dive with Andy and Max last night. Lots of mantas out to feed. Well organized trip. read more

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My daughter signed up for the Discover Scuba diving course and had a fantastic experience. Her instructor Sarah made her feel very comfortable as a beginner and the crew was very welcoming and friendly. read more

I love Kona Honu Divers! They have everything needed for water play Hannick and Liz and Connor are the best!

In search of dive booties I stopped at three of Kailua-Kona's dive shops. Four staff members at the first shop were too busy chatting behind the counter and could not be bothered by customers, the second shop had exactly 2 pairs in stock, both the same wrong size. Kona Honu Divers had a great selection in all sizes. The woman who helped us was really patient and helpful. If you are looking for dive/snorkeling gear I highly recommend this shop. read more

We rented tanks and weights so basic how do I rate it 5 star. The staff!!! Shame on me for not having there names to thank them again for absolutely wonderful service. They are friendly, help with dive sites, and created the kind of environment you want to visit. My wife is a new diver and they directed us to sites best suited for her. Purchased new fins for her, the advice she received was spot on. She loves the fins and they are so much easier for her to manage than my hand me downs. The girls were absolutely wonderful and our future visits this will be our dive center. read more

We had booked several trips with this company and upon arrival we found out that do not accommodate anyone with a disability. They are not an ADA compliant at all. I would recommend other dive shops if your headed to Big Island. The boat captain kept giving excuses of why they couldn't help my disabled friend and even asked if she could even swim. He humiliated our friend and she was embarrassed. read more

Great dive outfit. 2 tank boat dive. All equipment as ordered online. Dive shop expedited purchasing some booties and rash guard over the phone for my son and it was waiting on the boat for us next morning. Super helpful, courteous and knowledgeable dive staff. Highly recommend. read more

Capt. Emily, Sarah, & Jeff were phenomenal guides and dive buddies during our night manta ray scuba. Sarah was extremely attentive and patient with me as a new diver. The dive site was crystal clear which was phenomenal for both day and night dives. We had a unique manta experience with over 20 manta rays enjoying our campfire. From setting up our gear and doing final checks before you hop in, I cannot imagine any other dive company giving a better standard of service. It truly felt like diving with friends even though we met just moments prior. 100/5 stars if I could. I will absolutely recommend them to everyone looking to dive in Hawaii. read more

Great staff and really well organized. Sarah was our DM and boat Captain was John. Both were very customer and safety oriented. The entire team worked well together on the entire trip. Highly Recommend!!! read more

Had two great dives this morning with Holger as our diver master and John as the captain. I really appreciated how all the crew worked as a team, including Kevin, Milo, and Sarah, the other dive instructors. The small diver:instructor ratio and the dedication everyone took to safety was greatly appreciated, especially as these were my first dives in 4 years. ETA: second day of diving was frankly... incredible. Holly was our dive master, and Holger was there again along with an excellent captain. We went straight to the spot where they do the ray dive so we did our first of the afternoon there. Holly found a ton of cool things for us to look at, including about 8 rays, a nudi, multiple eels, and the star of the show, one of the eight monk seals on the island came out to play for a bit. The manta ray dive was one of the coolest things I've ever done. There were 21+ rays all around us. I would highly recommend it for any diver. I was worried about a night dive being eery but honestly would do it any time I'm in Kona, again and again. Amazing. read more

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An amazingly smooth everything. From signing up to joining the boat to diving to return trip. Everything was smooth as silk. Every staff person did everything in their power to make the trip is as enjoyable and simple as possible. All were exceptionally friendly. All were professional. Everyone's goal was to make my experience the best it could possibly be. And they did. read more

Our two morning dives were simply top notch! The crew of Captain Andy and dive masters Sara and Elias were welcoming, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable and made for a fantastic few hours in, on, and under water. Being on the smaller fast boat was a real treat as well. I very much look forward to my next dives in a few days. Kona Honu Divers are highly recommended! Thanks to you all!! Roger read more

Friendly, helpful crew and the guides worked hard to find sea life. Plus, I was allowed to complete the dive based on MY air consuotion!. 2 70 minute dives! Yeah!! read more

The dive experience is always bout the staff and the people were all great. They'd been recommended because "Jeff was terrific scientist" and I should not miss diving Blackwater with him. He lived up to that reputation. The company required that I do refresher dives since I hadn't dove in 5 years. I'm glad I did. Sarah was an excellent Dive Master and after a dive I was back in form. The Blackwater experience is amazing the life forms are weird It's like being in the jellyfish tank at Monterey Bay Aquarium. One of their images is on the sea life screen on my Roku! read more

great dive masters, great equipment, and good times!! they were patient and helpful and very friendly.

We had a fantastic 2 dive tank!! Our dive master, Jeff, was incredibly knowledgeable and made me and my husband feel very comfortable. It was my first dive outside of getting the cert, and it went very smoothly! The rest of the crew: Elias, Sarah, and captain Emily were also great and very welcoming! Would definitely come back! read more

Jason, Elias and Taka were wonderful guides. They were highly attentive to safety, educated us about the brilliant wildlife, and created a calm, reassuring vibe, which allowed us to relax and absorb the experience. Their competence and professionalism was especially reassuring from my perspective as a mother bringing her children onboard. read more

Excellent dive company. My buddy and I were out of practice, and our guide Holger went out of his way to help us get back into the swing of things. Very patient and VERY helpful. And Captain Taka was very nice too. Highly recommended! read more

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