Hawaii is one of the most geographically isolated places on earth- 2,000 miles from the
nearest major land mass. An amazing 30 percent of Hawaii’s marine animals are found
nowhere else in the world. Among the 500 plus native underwater life: giant sea
turtles, moray eels, eagle rays, raccoon butterfly fish, the Hawaiian turkeyfish and
several species of scorpion and trigger fish.
The Big Island’s Kohala Coast offers some of the best diving in the Hawaiian Islands.
The water here is clear year-round often exceeding 100-foot visibility, with
temperatures ranging from 72 degrees in the winter to 80 degrees in the summer. The
Big Island is still growing, thanks to the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea. As a
result, Kohala coast is dominated by intricate lava flows, tunnels and crevices. The Coast
offers steep drop-offs close to shore, 150-foot lava tubes and the world’s largest tiger
cowries. Red Sail Sports offers both afternoon and morning boat dives along the
Kohala Coast.
The ‘Lani Kai’ ( "Heavenly Seas") is Red Sail Sports 38-foot Delta Dive boat, designed
in the United States for operation in the Pacific. The boat, which comfortably
accommodates up to 18, was designed with a diver’s needs and comfort in mind. It is
equipped with a spacious dive platform, restroom facilities, fresh water showers and
fresh water rinse buckets. Cold beverages, seasonal fresh fruit, snacks and fresh
towels are provided with every dive.
**** For Dive Groups, with every ten paid divers, the eleventh goes free!
Top Five Dive Sites in Hawaii
Waiulua Bay
This site is great for lobster hunting and shell sightings. You can make a deep dive here
or stay at a more shallow depth of 35’ on top of the submerged lava flow. It is not
unusual to see spotted eagle rays or an occasional giant manta ray here as well as all of
the colorful Hawaiian reef fish.
Keawaiki Point
Upon approaching Keawaiki Point you are reminded of an oasis in what seems to be a
desert of lava. Here you will find palm trees surrounding one of our famous black sand
beaches. The dive consists of a wide coral reef in a depth of 15’ making this an excellent
spot for snorkelers and divers. At the south end of the reef the bottom drops off to
about 70’ into a canyon covered on both sides by a variety of corals. If you follow the
canyon north it opens up to a sandy bottom at a depth of 70’.
Kiholo Bay
Kiholo Bay’s black sand beaches are virtually impossible to reach by land. Our boat
anchors in the sand near a large coralhead that comes within feet of the surface. Once
underwater you simply follow the coral head north to the end of the bay. This area is
covered with a wide variety of hard corals and is home to some of the larger reef fish and
several eels. Heading northwest along the wall, the bottom suddenly changes to large
lava boulders as it slopes to the 100’ plus range. The bottom of the bay is also dotted
with huge Horned Helmet shells. Kiholo Bay is protected from the weather making it a
great spot for when the weather is not at its best.
Mauna Lani Caves
Just in front of the Mauna Lai Resort, at depths ranging from 25-40 feet, is a maze of lava
tubes and archways. This is a favorite site among the locals for lobster hunting and for
photographing the many sea turtles with the spectacular backdrop of coral covered
arches. Divers will enjoy swimming in and out of the lava tubes and archways and
seeing the abundance of bright reef fish.
Ruddles
The unique facet of this sight is the height of the submerged lava flow. Swimming north
out of the crevices you will find vertical walls of lava reaching to within three feet of the
surface of 45’. The lava flow forms a series of crevices and lava tubes that are home to
reef sea turtles. A little further out is an endless field of coral with archways to swim in
and out of. If you don’t find the turtles in the tube you will see them sleeping in the
coral or searching for food.
Diving Rates
Introductory Scuba Dive Package
Learn to dive in one day. Includes pool session, one or two tank boat dive and instruction.
Pool session - 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM
With One Tank Boat Dive 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM $170.00
With Two Tank Boat Dive 7:45AM – 11:45 AM $190.00
One and Two Tank Boat Dives, Night Dives
Aboard the 38-foot ‘Lani Kai’ boat, includes tanks, weights, snacks and beverages.
Two Tank 7:30AM - 11:30 AM $125.00
One Tank 12:00 PM - 2:00PM $98.00
One Tank Night Dive (by request) $135.00
Complete Scuba Equipment Package Rental
Includes: BCD, regulator, octopus, wetsuit, mask, fins & snorkel. (Individual equipment rental is also available) $30.00
Scuba School
PADI Open Water certification = $1,000.00
PADI or NAUI Referral Completion $445.00
Prices listed do not include tax. Tax is additional and varies with each activity.
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