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The operator notes that with many different dive and snorkel sites available, there is always something new to explore on any given trip.
This charter suits both divers and snorkelers. Guests should know that transportation is not provided between hotels, the shop, or the harbor. After checking in at the shop, guests drive themselves to the harbor, and the operator supplies a map. Taxi services, Uber, and Lyft are available in the Kona area for those who need a ride.
One important note for divers: after the charter, it is not safe to drive to Hilo, Volcano, or Waimea due to the elevation changes on those routes. Plan any post-dive travel accordingly, and keep the afternoon open since the boat returns to the harbor in the early afternoon.
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Local Two Tank Morning Charter lasts about 5 hours 30 minutes.
Local Two Tank Morning Charter ranges from $169 to $329 per person, depending on the option you choose.
The minimum age for Local Two Tank Morning Charter is 12 years old.
Local Two Tank Morning Charter meets at 74-5467 Kaiwi Street Kailua-Kona, HI 96740.
Reservations canceled by phone 48+ hours prior to your check in time will be fully refunded.
The Local Two Tank Morning Charter begins with check-in at the shop at 8:00am, and the boat returns to Honokohau Small Boat Harbor between 1:00pm and 2:00pm. The total experience runs approximately 5.5 hours, giving you a solid half-day on the water before the afternoon. After checking in at 74-5467 Kaiwi Street in Kailua-Kona, guests drive themselves to Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, which is about 3 miles from the shop. Big Island Divers provides a map to the harbor. Plan your day accordingly so you are back at the shop by 8:00am sharp for a smooth check-in process.
Reservations canceled by phone at least 48 hours before your check-in time are fully refunded. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice will be charged the full charter price, so it is important to plan ahead if your schedule changes. All changes, including cancellations and rescheduling, must be made by phone rather than email. The shop is open daily from 8:00am to 5:30pm HST. Rescheduling an existing reservation also requires at least 48 hours notice before your check-in time. Online reservations include a booking fee, and all prices are subject to change without notice.
Wildlife sightings on the Local Two Tank Morning Charter cannot be guaranteed. Mantas, dolphins, and other sea life are wild creatures influenced by ocean conditions, seasonal changes, feeding trends, and other factors outside anyone's control. The staff makes all reasonable efforts to locate specific marine life. Big Island Divers works with 48 different dive and snorkel sites, which means the crew has plenty of options to find active and interesting underwater environments on any given morning. Variety in site selection helps increase the chances of encountering marine life, but no specific sightings can be promised.
Big Island Divers does not offer any transportation between local hotels, the shop, or the harbor for the Local Two Tank Morning Charter. Guests are required to drive themselves to the shop for check-in and then to the harbor, which is about 3 miles away. If you need a ride, the shop recommends Kona Taxicab at (808) 324-4444. Uber and Lyft also operate on the island, though the number of available drivers is limited. The shop will provide a map to Honokohau Small Boat Harbor after you complete check-in at 74-5467 Kaiwi Street in Kailua-Kona.
After diving on the Local Two Tank Morning Charter, it is unsafe to drive to Hilo, Volcano, or Waimea due to the significant elevation changes along those routes. Big Island Divers specifically flags this as a safety concern related to diving and elevation. The Big Island has five volcanoes, and the roads leading to those destinations climb to notable elevations. There is no coastal route that avoids this elevation gain. If you are planning activities or accommodations in those areas, it is important to schedule them before your dive day or on a separate day entirely.
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