Ready to check out the best shops in Big Island for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 13 dive shops where you can rent equipment, book dives, and get guided tours. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Big Island to suit your needs.
The ‘youngest’ island in the chain, the ‘Big Island’ offers active volcanic evidence of its continuing growth, as well as sun-filled beaches with unique snorkeling and diving locations (for all levels of expertise and enjoyment!).
You can also find a good curated list with beginner-friendly snorkeling spots for the Big Island at https://www.lovebigisland.com/great-snorkeling-spots-hawaii/
Liquid Cosmos Divers is owned and operated by a marine biologist and professional underwater photographer who are passionate about exploring and protecting our oceans.
We specialize in developing customized diving experiences that explore the beautiful and pristine Kohala coast coral reefs. Our small group charters allow us to tailor the dive trip to your wants and needs, and we are able to explore remote areas of the coastline where no other operators go. Liquid Cosmos Divers’ highly experienced crew has extensive knowledge of Hawai`i’s coral reefs and is passionate about educating our divers on the reef ecosystem. We provide thorough briefings and de-briefings, as well as in-the-moment underwater interpretation of the reef, leaving our divers with a deeper understanding and connection to the reef.
We are passionate about marine conservation and contribute to the protection of our reefs by regular reef clean-ups, donating 1% of all sales to local marine conservation efforts, respecting marine wildlife with a no-touch policy, minimizing plastics and other waste, and spreading conservation awareness to all of our divers. We also actively support and participate in local marine research.
#2 - Kona Diving Company
(154)
Kona Diving Company is a family-owned-and-operated full service dive center in beautiful Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. KDC was founded in 2010 with the goal of providing an intimate, personal diving experience with unparalleled standards of service, Aloha and — most importantly — fun. We pride ourselves in organizing tailored underwater adventures and education for divers at every level of experience, from wide-eyed newbies to the most jaded tech-heads. All dives are led by one of our fantastic team of instructors, providing a personal guided tour of Kona’s best sites, and ensuring you get the most out of every dive.
#3 - Kona Honu Divers, Inc.
(3000)
This Kona dive shop holds all you need for fun and adventure. From finding the perfect mask to the best regulator you'll find it here. We also have custom-designed apparel you won't find anywhere else. Going home with a dive tee is a must and you'll find the best ones here.
#4 - Aquatic Life Divers
(245)
Aquatic Life Divers is a dive company born from the love of the ocean by dedicated dive enthusiasts. We want to share that enthusiasm with you! Our mission is to provide world class diving with the best service by the most experienced crew in Kona. We educate on coral and ocean conservation and want to leave future generations something to be hopeful for, something to work towards and a dive ohana they can share it with.
#5 - Blue Wilderness Dive Adventures Corp.
(75)
We offer personalized guided tours for every level of diver. Scuba diving in Hawaii - especially the Big Island, Hawaii - offers many different diving environments, including expansive coral reefs with abundant sea life, lava tubes and caverns, manta and turtle cleaning stations, and depths to accommodate the beginning diver and those at the most advanced levels. We are a fully staffed and AUTHORIZED PADI DIVE CENTER and offer PADIs full line of dive certifications and specialty courses. We offer flexible scheduling and small group settings to encourage the most successful results and experiences regardless of if you are just beginning your diving experience or advancing toward the professional diving levels.
When people dive the Kohala coast for their first reaction is amazement. Our reefs are pristine, untouched, and virtually undiscovered. This is indeed the prime diving destination on the Big Island of Hawaii. The terrain is varied offering canyons, arches, swim through lava tubes, and plenty of caverns to explore. The Puako reef has a vast display of green sea turtles, a manta ray cleaning station, and an abundant display of garden eels. North of Kawahai we find large schools of fish and beautiful fields of coral. This is where the wildlife come to escape the hustle and bustle!
Besides, this is where you want to stay when you visit the Big Island of Hawaii. All the best of Big Island accommodations are within minutes of our retail store & dive sites. In fact, there are many snorkel and shore diving options in the backyard of your hotels or vacation rentals. We can tell you the best spots for whatever activities you have planned.
#6 - Kohala Divers, Ltd.
(660)
At Kohala Divers we keep our groups small and our profiles flexible. We like to get to know our divers and cater the trip to your abilities and interests.
We encourage divers to slow down, relax, get neutral and let the dive unfold. Mellow breathing allows you to hear dolphin clicks as they pass overhead and Humpback whale songs surrounding you in winter. A slow pace brings your awareness to the hidden, tiny critters while not scaring away the fish and larger turtles, sharks and rays. The feeling above and below the water is never rushed and always fun! Enjoy our highly maintained newer scubapro rental gear fleet serviced by our in house service technician regularly.
We hold a great respect for the reefs that we visit daily and we have a no touching policy regarding coral, fish, octopus and other sensitive marine life. Our experienced crew is very knowledgeable about local fish and invertebrate life and give extensive pre-dive briefings about gear and boat policies, dive profiles, site features, and detailed marine life information. We have a beautifully healthy coral reef system on the Kohala Coast and are dedicated to keeping it that way for generations to come.
#7 - Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii
(1827)
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#8 - Mauna Lani Sea Adventures, Inc.
(127)
We invite you to discover some of the best diving found in Hawaii. Our professional and courteous staff will provide you with an excellent experience from the moment you arrive at our private dock. We offer small dive groups and keep our ratio at 6 to 1 for certified boat dives. We have over 24 dive sites that are a short boat ride away. Our on shore surface interval allows you to disembark and enjoy a warm shower, hot drinks, and some tasty snacks. Our beginner programs offer the opportunity for you to discover scuba for the first time in a safe and friendly environment. We also offer certification courses, specialty and private dives ( prior arrangements required)
#9 - Body Glove Cruises
(402)
Body Glove Cruises is a resort dive shop located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii, United States. The shop has classrooms and trainings in .
#10 - Big Island Divers
(499)
We hold our crew to the highest industry standards. Every staff member is certified to administer CPR, AED, emergency oxygen, and first aid. They are all required to attend live emergency scenario training on our vessels on a regular basis, which has been praised by local Emergency Medical Service providers. We ensure drug-free vessels by requiring all boat crew to participate in our random drug testing program. Additionally, we conduct regular performance evaluations for each employee. These efforts are part of our commitment to you to make your experience with Big Island Divers as safe and enjoyable as it can possibly be.
#11 - University of Hawaii at Hilo
(46)
College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management The purpose of the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management (CAFNRM) is to provide quality education to assist individuals in acquiring the scientific knowledge, attitudes, and practical skills needed to practice environmentally sound, sustainable agriculture and to be productive and responsible global citizens.
#12 - Hawaiian Scuba Shack
(11)
We offer scuba, snorkeling , paddling, surfing, kayaking & spear fishing excursions and training. We also have retail sales, rental includeing technical diving gear and repair. Our store is open every day from 8:00 to 5:00 for your convenience. We have a 24hr convenient drop off and pick up of rental gear.
#13 - Breeze Hawaii Diving
(4)
We are the only dive company that regularly dives all sides of the island. We dive west, south and east sides by boat year round and we dive the north shore beaches in the summer time. Our four boats allow us to keep you diving and never hit the same spot.
Hawaii diving is full of colorful reef fish and the ever popular Green Sea Turtles. Breeze Hawaii dives on both the island of Oahu and also the Big Island. See the different dive sites of Oahu or Kona
