Black Water Dive
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Who this tour fits
- Swimming ability
- strong_swimmer
- Physical intensity
- strenuous
Verified Jul 16, 2026. Confirm with the operator when booking.
About this tour
One of the most unique dives offered anywhere in the world. About 3 miles offshore, where the water is over a mile deep, you'll begin a drift dive in open ocean darkness - suspended above the abyss with only dive lights illuminating the water around you. The lights attract a nightly vertical migration of deep-sea creatures rising from the depths, revealing some of the strangest and most rarely seen animals in the ocean.
This is a challenging dive suited to experienced divers comfortable in open water at night with no bottom reference. Ages 15 and older. The 3-hour charter returns to Honokōhau Harbor between 11:00 PM and midnight.
Check in at the Big Island Divers shop, then drive to the harbor (about 3 miles). No transportation provided. Kona's deep offshore waters and calm conditions make it one of the few places in the world where black water diving is offered regularly.
Why book this operator
- Local operator in Kailua-Kona
- 4.8 out of 5 (2,626 Google reviews)
How booking here works
We do not take your payment or set prices, and no operator pays for placement here. What changes is who holds your booking, not what you pay.
What's included
Not included
- Gratuity
- Transport
Tour details
- Certification Required
- Open Water
- Departure Time
- Night departure; returns to harbor between 11pm and midnight.
- Departure Times
- night
- Difficulty Level
- Difficult
- Food & Drinks
- snacks, water
- Food Included
- snacks
- Free Cancellation Window
- 48 hours
- Guided
- Yes
- Health Restrictions
- pregnancy, heart conditions, back problems
- Hotel Pickup
- No
- Meeting Location
- Big Island Divers dive shop (check-in by 5pm); boat launch location provided at check-in via map.
- Not Included
- gratuity, transport
- Physical Intensity
- strenuous
- Pregnancy Restricted
- Yes
- Swimming Ability Required
- strong_swimmer
- Swimming Required
- Yes
- Transport Included
- meeting_point_only
- Weather Dependent
- Yes
- What to Bring
- Towel, Light Jacket
Frequently asked questions
Where does Black Water Dive meet?
Black Water Dive meets at Big Island Divers dive shop (check-in by 5pm); boat launch location provided at check-in via map..
What is the cancellation policy for Black Water Dive?
48-hour cancellation policy. Refunds will not be issued if you miss check-in, cannot provide proof of certification, or must cancel due to accommodation location.
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