Discovery Scuba Diving with Kona Ocean Adventures
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Basic swimming skills and moderate physical condition recommended; no prior scuba experience required.
Overview
Dive into Kona’s warm, clear waters with Kona Ocean Adventures’ Discover Diver program. Perfect for beginners, this experience offers up-close encounters with sea turtles, dolphins, and vibrant coral—no certification needed.
Discovery Scuba
4 Hours • Snorkel or Dive • Great For Beginners, No Cert Necessary!
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About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of scuba diving in Kona's warm waters, where you'll encounter stunning marine life like giant sea turtles, dolphins, and vibrant coral. Perfect for beginners, our Discover Diver program offers a unique opportunity to explore the underwater world with certified instructors. Dive in for an unforgettable adventure!
Try Scuba diving today and if you love it, Ask us about becoming a Padi certified diver
Duration
4 Hours
About
Kona is home to some of the best in the world. Warm waters, perfect visibility, giant sea turtles, dolphins, manta rays, octopus, caves, eels, scorpion fish, frog fish, leaf fish, nudibranchs and many more sea creatures not to mention the beautiful coral. Not certified? No problem, with our Discover diver program you can scuba today.
We welcome first time scuba divers curious to discover the underwater. Our staff is Padi / SSI /SDI certified and able to handle all levels. Come Join us for this unique and once in a lifetime experience.
Adventure Tips
Listen Carefully During Briefing
Pay close attention to your instructor’s safety and equipment instructions to ensure a smooth dive experience.
Stay Hydrated Before and After Diving
Proper hydration helps prevent dehydration, which can make diving uncomfortable or risky.
Wear Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect yourself without harming the delicate coral ecosystems you’ll be swimming near.
Be Gentle with Marine Life
Avoid touching or chasing wildlife; Hawaiian reefs are fragile and protected.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Hawaiian green sea turtles
- Spinner dolphins
History
Kona’s waters are rich in legend, including the historical significance of Kealakekua Bay, where Captain Cook first landed in Hawaii.
Conservation
Local operators collaborate with marine parks to promote reef health and enforce strict no-touch policies to preserve underwater ecosystems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Mask and Snorkel
Provides comfortable breathing and clear vision at the surface.
summer specific
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm in cooler water temperatures common in winter months.
winter specific
Waterproof Sunscreen
Protects your skin while minimizing environmental impact on reefs.
all specific
Water Shoes
Useful for walking on slippery docks or rocky launch points.
all specific