What certification level is required for the Advanced Adventure trip?

Divers must possess at least Advanced Open Water certification or equivalent experience, with a minimum number of recent logged dives as specified.

Are dive computers mandatory for this trip?

While not strictly mandatory, dive computers are highly recommended for tracking depth and dive times safely on these advanced dives.

Is gear rental available onboard?

Yes, Jack's Diving Locker offers rental gear including masks, fins, wetsuits, and dive computers if needed.

What is the maximum depth on this trip?

The trip includes dives up to approximately 120 feet, suitable for advanced divers comfortable with deeper profiles.

Are there safety stops involved?

Yes, all dives include mandatory safety stops; divers must be capable of performing free ascents and stops without lines.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation policies are outlined by Jack's Diving Locker and should be reviewed prior to booking to understand deadlines and fees.

Advanced Diving Adventure with Jack's Diving Locker in Kona | Water Activities

Off the sunbaked shores of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Jack's Diving Locker offers a dive expedition tailored for experienced adventurers ready to push their limits underwater. The Advanced Adventure 2-Tank Trip invites certified divers into the deep blue beyond common reefs, navigating dramatic lava tubes, cathedral-like caverns, and dynamic drift dives along the Kona coast. This isn’t beginner territory: the trip’s allure lies in its challenging profiles reaching depths near 120 feet, requiring confident buoyancy control and comfort with no-line ascents and descents.

The Kona coast is famed for its volcanic formations, and diving here means encountering ancient lava flows now serving as elaborate underwater habitats. Divers can expect tunnels and overhangs sculpted by slow lava flows, carved with sheer walls and volcanic arches that play with sunlight filtering through the crystal waters. The marine life includes vibrant coral gardens and curious creatures like reef sharks and manta rays, a chance for underwater photographers and naturalists alike.

Jack's Diving Locker has earned its place as a staple of local ocean recreation since its founding on Ali‘i Drive. Their expert guides prioritize safety and the finer points of advanced diving techniques, ensuring each excursion blends adrenaline with assurance. The vessel offers amenities including hot showers and midday meals with fresh local flavors, making a full day on the water comfortable and convenient.

For divers who have logged the basics and crave more technical challenges in one of the world’s premier dive destinations, this trip delivers unparalleled opportunity. The focus on seldom-visited sites and deeper dives sets it apart, making it a standout adventure along the Hawaiian coast. Whether it's the thrill of drift diving or prowling the lava tube labyrinths, Jack's Diving Locker’s Advanced Adventure trip positions itself as an essential experience for those seeking the next level in ocean exploration.

About Jack's Diving Locker

Jack's Diving Locker is a Kailua‑Kona, Hawaii dive operator specializing in guided scuba dives, snorkel trips, and marine education. The company runs night manta experiences, day dive charters, 2‑tank and 1‑tank trips, shore dives, pool sessions, and youth sea camps. Offers include the Pelagic Magic® 1‑Tank Dive Trip, Kona's original Manta Night Snorkel and Manta Dive & Snorkel Trip, Classic 2‑Tank Day Dive, Advanced Adventure 2‑Tank Trip, and private day charters.

Instructors provide expert guidance for beginners through advanced divers. Training options include pool introductions, refreshers, student assessments, the PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver course, and a PADI Specialty opportunity linked to night dives. All gear is provided for many tours, and boat trips include onboard amenities and refreshments. Trips emphasize small groups for more personalized attention and guided exploration of Kona’s reefs and nocturnal manta feeding sites.

Family and youth programming includes Keiki Sea Camp for ages 6–7, Sea Camp 1‑Day Camp for ages 6–12, and shore-based kids activities with snorkeling, arts and crafts, and beach excursions. Safety, clear instruction, and accessible experiences are central to programming, with options for first‑time snorkelers, continuing education, and experienced divers seeking nitrox dives and advanced adventures.

Jack's Diving Locker operates from Kailua‑Kona and focuses on providing memorable underwater experiences while supporting skill development and marine appreciation for visitors to the Kona coast. Guests can choose from guided night dives, snorkel-only options, certification classes, and private charters tailored to groups, families, and individual divers seeking Kona's famous marine encounters. Safe, professional, locally rooted.