Big Island Hawaii

[Scubahippo]

Hey guys I am going to the Big Island this thursday, for only 4 days. I would like some recommendation in accommodations (cheap) and some diving advices, diving operation, dive sites, etc.
Thank you very much.

 

[Rick Inman]

Kona Seaside.

http://www.shorediving.com

Two steps. Puako Church.

Rentals from Big Island Divers. Manta Dive at Jacks, or Sandwich Island Divers.

Enjoy!!

 

[HBDiveGirl]

Kona Seaside.

http://www.shorediving.com

Two steps. Puako Church.

Rentals from Big Island Divers. Manta Dive at Jacks, or Sandwich Island Divers.

Enjoy!!

I second the motion!
I would add:
"Four mile marker"

Menehune arches: a lovely little arch/amphitheater structure out in front of the Hard Rock Cafe.

"Suck' em up" cave system (boat access, or 4-wheel drive needed for shore access).

Anywhere in Puako.

Shore diving with the Mantas in front of the Sheraton in Keahou

Coffee from Greenwell Farms.
Have Fun!!
Aloha

 

[Scubahippo]

Thank you guys for the info. I am leaving on Thursday.I will let you know how it went.

 

[cuddlefish]

Book your diving soon. Some of the dive shops in town are very busy right now. Of course if you're shore diving you don't have to worry about it.

 

[LioKai]

Caution note. Sit and watch the surf for at least 15 minutes before you get into the water for beach diving this week. We have been having some swell action that comes in odd sets due to some weakening off shore storms. 2 step (City of Refuge) could be your best bet for shore diving this week, or any week for that matter.

 

[DennisW]

Matt,

Nice to see you posting on the board again. I never saw your trip report on your Galapagos trip.

 

[Mantasscareme]

I recommend doing the manta ray night dive with Jack's Diving Locker http://www.jacksdivinglocker.com/charters2/mantanight.htm