Explorer's Dive: Advanced Long-Range Two-Tank Charter, Kona

Overview

The Explorer's Dive is Aquatic Life Divers' 6-hour Kona long range dive charter: two tanks at remote reefs beyond the operator's usual sites, $299 per certified diver, check-in 7 am. It suits experienced divers with an advanced card or 50 logged dives. The drawbacks are a 4-diver minimum that can cancel the trip and no published list of sites.

Highlights

• Two dives at reefs the operator describes as more remote than its standard Kona sites, with a boat ride that looks for whales and dolphins en route
• Price is $299 per certified diver, versus $195 for the same operator's Signature Morning Dive
• Requires an advanced certification, 50 logged dives, or a checkout dive with the operator beforehand
• Tanks, weights, snacks, drinks and HiCO Hawaiian Coffee are included; nitrox is $15 per tank
• Check-in 7:00 am, departure 7:30 am, return about 1:00 pm from Honokōhau Marina

What to Expect

1. Check in at 7:00 am with proof of advanced certification or a dive log showing 50 dives; the boat launches at 7:30 am.
2. Ride out along the Kona coast to a remote reef, with the crew watching for whales, dolphins and other pelagic animals on the way.
3. Complete the first guided dive; the operator's guides give coral and marine-life briefings before and after each dive.
4. Take a surface interval with snacks, drinks and coffee on board.
5. Complete the second dive at a different site, then cruise back to Honokōhau Marina for a return around 1:00 pm.

What to Bring

• Proof of advanced certification or a log showing 50 dives
• Dive computer and personal gear if you have it
• Reef-safe sun protection and towels
• Cash for gratuity

Restrictions and Requirements

• Advanced certification, 50 logged dives, advanced-equivalent proof, or a prior checkout dive with the operator
• Minimum age 15; guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• English proficiency required for safety briefings
• Minimum of 4 guests for the charter to run; otherwise you are offered a reschedule or refund
• Must be able to swim and be comfortable in the water

Cancellation Policy

Full refund if you cancel at least 48 hours before the charter. Within 48 hours the full price is charged unless the operator can fill your seat. Checked October 2026 on aquaticlifedivers.com and Greetwell.

Location

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Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Aquatic Life Divers, 74-381 Kealakehe Pkwy, Suite D, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (boats depart Honokōhau Marina)

Check-In

7:00 am; boat launches 7:30 am

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