Join Kona Honu Divers for a private two-day spearfishing course in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Learn expert techniques and sustainable practices while exploring Hawaii’s vibrant underwater world.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days (classroom and ocean sessions)
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical shape with the ability to free dive and swim confidently in open water.
Wildlife
History
Spearfishing has deep cultural roots in Hawaii, practiced for generations as a traditional method of sustainable fishing.
Conservation
Local regulations and courses promote sustainable harvesting to preserve reef ecosystems and fish populations.
Kona Honu Divers
Join Kona Honu Divers for a private two-day spearfishing course in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Learn expert techniques and sustainable practices while exploring Hawaii’s vibrant underwater world.
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.
Tours Offered
10
Guided charters and specialty courses
Location
Kailua-Kona, HI
On the Kona coast
Boat Fleet
33' World Cat & Honu Lele
Fast vessels for charters
PADI & FII
PADI & FII Courses
Certifications and specialty training
Book private charters, specialty PADI courses, or guided two-tank dives from Kailua-Kona — secure a spot on preferred dates.
Always dive within your limits
Spearfishing requires good free-diving skills. Avoid pushing your depth or breath-hold limits to stay safe.
Use a dive flag when spearfishing
A dive flag alerts boats to your presence, reducing the risk of accidents when spearfishing nearshore.
Practice sustainable spearfishing
Focus on targeting species with healthy populations and adhere to local fishing regulations to protect the reef ecosystem.
Stay hydrated and protect from sun exposure
The Hawaiian sun is strong—drink plenty of water and use reef-safe sunscreen to protect your skin.
Speargun
Primary tool for catching fish efficiently and safely underwater.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin from UV rays while preserving the delicate coral reef environment.
summer
Wetsuit (3mm to 5mm)
Keeps you warm in cooler water temperatures during winter months.
winter
Dive flag and float
Ensures your visibility to boats, enhancing safety when diving near shore.