Diving centers vary significantly by their primary focus, ranging from retail shops offering open-water certification courses to charter operations running offshore dive trips. Choosing the right facility depends on whether you need gear rentals, local lake or ocean charters, or advanced technical training. A map location will not tell you if a shop operates its own dive boat, maintains an on-site fill station, or specializes in specific environments like wrecks or reefs.
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Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii
74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy slip c-01, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Kona Shore Divers
75-5660 Kopiko St D5B, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Aquatic Life Divers
74-381 Kealakehe Pkwy # D, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Big Island Divers
74-5467 Kaiwi St, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Jack's Diving Locker
75-5813 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Jack's Diving Locker
74-381 Kealakehe Pkwy Ste c, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Torpedo Tours
74-381 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-2709
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Kona Honu Divers
74-5583 Luhia St A12, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Kona Diving Company
74-5615 Luhia St, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Big Island Scuba & Repair
74-5590 Luhia St Bay 4, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Hawaiian Scuba Shack
77-6507 Sea View Cir, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Pacific Rim Divers
75-231 Aloha Kona Dr, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-2005
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Ocean Eco Tours
75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-3612
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Kona Wildlife Adventures
74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-2721
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Kona Honu Divers Boat Slip
352-429 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Underwater Hawaii
74-5576 Pawai Pl Ste A, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-1626
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Good to know
Do I need to own my own gear to dive with a local center?
Most full-service scuba centers offer complete rental packages including wetsuits, BCDs, regulators, and tanks. However, many shops require divers to bring or purchase their own personal fit items, such as a mask, snorkel, fins, and boots.
How long does it take to get open-water certified?
Basic certification typically takes three to four days spread over one or two weekends. It generally involves online classroom work, pool skill sessions, and four open-water training dives.
How much do local dive charters usually cost?
A standard two-tank local charter typically costs between $90 and $160, depending on the distance to the dive site. Gear rentals and tank fills are often billed separately if you do not bring your own equipment.