Big Island Resources for Divers

I have included links for places or operators that I recommend or are recommended based on the experience of people whose opinion I value. As always your mileage (or satisfaction) may vary.

JudyG's (Awoosh.com) Big Island Trip Report - A very nice trip report about the Big Island from a great photographer.

Aloha Dive Company - 6 pack operator run by two “local” boys.  Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about local diving and history.  Definitely a "dive your dive" operation.  Back rolls off the boat.  Nitrox available but make sure you call ahead and confirm.  Although I had requested nitrox, through some mix up, it didn't make it to the boat. Good homemade refreshments.

Dive Makai - Known for their briefings.  Their motto is something like “Dive slow and slower.”  Dove my own profile and computer.  Bring your own nitrox.  Costco muffins. Since I dove with Dive Makai, the business was sold. I do not know how this will change the operation.

Kona Honu - Large boat with a nice set-up for cameras.  Easy on/off the boat.  Friendly crew.  Allowed me to do my own thing and to dive my computer.  Any blend of nitrox available on the boat.  Good fresh fruit on board.  I really enjoyed diving with Glenn and his staff. Kona Honu recently became a member of the SSI family.

Pacific Rim Divers - It’s been a few years since I dove with Frank and Patrice but I saw Patrice on my last trip.  She was as enthusiastic as ever.  6 pack operation.  Allowed me to dive my own computer.  Nitrox available. GREAT brownies!

Sandwich Isle Divers - I have not personally used this operation.  However, several people recommend them and I did stop in the shop and chat with them.  Nice folks.  Seems to me to be worth a try.

Jack's Dive Locker - Many people use and recommend Jack’s Diving Locker.  They are a big operation.  I haven't personally used them

Shore Diving the Big Island - Great site for information on shore diving.

Volcanoes National Park - Seeing land created before your eyes is an incredible experience. Photos from the National Park.

Pu’uhonua o Honaunau (Place of Refuge) National Historical Park - A very historical place with great shore diving.

Shore Diving the Place of Refuge - Some information on shore diving at the Place of Refuge.

Dick the Diver's Let's Go Shore Dive'n - More shore diving information.