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Dive beneath Kailua-Kona’s waters with Kona Honu Divers’ exclusive small-group charter. Experience vibrant reefs, green sea turtles, and ancient lava formations aboard the intimate Honu Lele.
Dive beneath Kailua-Kona’s waters with Kona Honu Divers’ exclusive small-group charter. Experience vibrant reefs, green sea turtles, and ancient lava formations aboard the intimate Honu Lele.
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Operated by Kona Honu Divers · Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Kailua-Kona, located on Hawaii’s Big Island west coast, offers access to some of the clearest, most diverse underwater landscapes in the Pacific. Kona Honu Divers invites experienced divers to a specialized 2 Tank Local Charter aboard the Honu Lele, a nimble 33-foot World Cat vessel built for small groups. With a strict limit of six divers total, this trip delivers a focused, personal dive experience away from the crowds.
Morning departures from the Honokohau Marina set the stage for two dives that reveal a reef ecosystem shaped by ancient lava flows, creating dramatic underwater lava tubes and cliffs carpeted with colorful corals. Divers encounter an array of endemic tropical fish darting through the reef’s crevices. The true stars, however, are the green sea turtles (honu) that glide effortlessly nearby and the elusive octopuses that blend seamlessly into their volcanic surroundings.
This charter’s small group size provides not just exclusivity but also safety and attentiveness from the guides, who understand the nuances of Hawaii’s delicate marine habitats. Snacks and fresh water are provided ashore and onboard, while the Honu Lele offers ample shade and even a freshwater rinse. Although lacking a marine head, the boat’s design optimizes comfort for the small party.
Kona Honu Divers stands out in the outdoor adventure scene for its commitment to reef-safe practices and personalized service, ensuring divers adhere to recent certification and health standards. Diving here is a chance to witness a spectacular underwater realm shaped by volcanic geology and vibrant biodiversity. For anyone seeking a premium small-group dive charter in Kailua-Kona, Kona Honu Divers on the Honu Lele offers a unique window into Hawaii’s ocean life and underwater formations.
moderate.
5 hours.
Participants should be in good health, comfortable swimming, and capable of handling moderate physical exertion during dives.
Yes, proof of an open water certification or higher is required.
You must complete a checkout dive with a local operator before joining the charter.
Yes, snacks and fresh water are available throughout the charter.
No, the vessel does not have a marine head, so plan accordingly.
Divers aged 12 to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; junior divers aged 10-11 require a private guide with prior arrangement.
You'll encounter green sea turtles, endemic tropical fish, and may spot elusive octopuses among the lava formations.
The Kona coast’s underwater terrain is shaped by lava flows from historic volcanic eruptions, creating unique reef structures for marine life.
Kona Honu Divers promotes reef-safe practices and adheres to strict diving standards to preserve Hawaii’s fragile underwater ecosystems.
Kona Honu Divers is a scuba diving operator based in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi. The company offers a range of guided charters, PADI certification courses, specialty classes, and private charters tailored to recreational and advanced divers. Trips include the Honu One Private Charter, Discover Scuba Diving Experience led by a Master Scuba Diving Trainer, Private Charter Black Water night dives suspended 60 feet above 4000 feet of ocean, spearfishing instruction via the FII Spearfishing Course, and multiple PADI specialties such as Rescue Diver, Fish ID, Dive Against Debris, and Peak Performance Buoyancy. Kona Honu Divers runs premium advanced two-tank long range charters on a 33' World Cat and private Honu Lele charters aboard a fast 33ft vessel configured for up to six passengers. Activities combine boat-based two-tank dives, shore diving for rescue training, and customizable private trips that include boxed lunches and beverages on selected charters. The operation emphasizes safety, personalized attention — for example a 2:1 student-to-instructor ratio on the Discover Scuba program — and education through certified PADI and specialty courses. Kona Honu Divers provides hands-on, locally focused experiences in South Kona waters, lava tube and reef environments, and pelagic night diving ecosystems. The FII Spearfishing Course is crafted by Cameron Kirkconnell, John Dornellas, and Martin Stepanek and focuses on safety and sustainability, while private Honu Lele charters are customizable with snorkeling or scuba, boxed lunches, and drinks.
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