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More Dolphins Wildlife Watching in Hawaii
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Dive Snorkel Seabreathe dolphins fishing nightdive |
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Short Description: Dive Snorkel Seabreathe dolphins fishing nightdive
Long Description: Mauna Kea Divers
Mauna Kea Divers is a service orientated operation, we strive to make each individual or group comfortable and satisfied with every service we provide. We are a great value.
Island Voyager
Island Voyager is a 25 passenger custom water activity vessel built for Hawaiian waters. Her modern design affords passengers a dry ride to and from dive sites with plenty of shade or sun whichever is preferred. Many times we see, AND SWIM WITH, the Hawaiian spinner dolphins frolicking in the wake from the bow or stern of the boat. They are very entertaining. The vessel is crewed by licensed captains and certified scuba instructors, and divemasters, so your trip will be safe and enjoyable.
On board we carry gear for 12 divers and snorkel gear for 25. Trips usually have just a few divers and snorkelers so there is plenty of room. We have a head on board and a freshwater shower. The boat departs from Kawaihae harbor which is close to the 30 plus dive sites where you'll see a variety of colorful reefs, tropical fish, seashells and other fascinating marine life. We can visit interesting underwater formations, arches, caverns, and some lava tubes to swim through, and we can even describe things to you underwater using our pocket communicator. This device is excellent for teaching, and showing small animals from far away where using words is necessary. Visibility is generally 80 to 100 ft. and sometimes reaches 150ft. These are ideal conditions for underwater photography and video whether scuba, sea breathe diving, or snorkeling. Diving depths are usually between twenty to eighty ft., so we get good bottom times and this is where the best color, corals, and sea life is. Deeper diving is available to depths of 130 ft. where we can still see a variety of sea life. One of the most exhilarating activities to participate in underwater is the night dive. The reef "wakes up" at night, see eels, lobster, crab, shrimp, living shells cruising the reef, manta rays, and much more. This is the best dive.
Mauna Kea Divers offers scuba certifications up to the divemaster level. This is a great place to get certified, complete your open water training, achieve specialties, or advance in your diving education. If you have been certified but have not dove in quite some time we can save you some expense by updating your certification. If you are not certified but think you might enjoy diving, try our discover scuba diving course. You'll cover the basics, practice with the gear in confined water, then go on an ocean dive with an instructor who will show you the reef, and be your buddy. Min. age 10 yrs. Old. You can try sea breathe too, the air supply is on the surface and hoses deliver air to a depth of 25ft. this is a great introduction to diving; minimum age is 8 yrs. Old.
Mauna Kea Divers has the only boat where you can go scuba, sea breathe diving, or snorkeling, take a shower, change into dry clothes, then head out to the fertile fishing grounds of the Kohala coast to catch dinner. When we catch fish on the "Island Voyager" we encourage you to bring it home or to your resort and the best part is we will fillet the catch so you carry a plastic bag off the boat, not a messy fish.
Another special trip is the private, family excursion. We go wherever you like or to one of our own great places where you can scuba, sea breathe diving, snorkel, or all of them. If you don't know how we'll show you; it is so easy when taught by professionals. When the water fun is finished we'll go fishing or whale watching (in season) and all this is included in the price. Do the math, it is only a little more to get the boat all to yourselves.
Testimonials: Epic!!!!!!!!!!! Day one - Dove in a few incredible spots. Cave dives were spectacular. Jim and the crew definitely styled us. Day two - MKD answered my four requests from day one. 1. Swam with dolphins 2. Played with a squid. 3. Rode a sea turtle - just kidding...saw many. 4. Caught an Ono that Jim generously fileted so we could eat it for dinner that evening. I WILL BE BACK! Mahalo, Todd Parent
Todd Parent
san francisco, ca USA - Friday, November 30, 2001 at 13:52:24 (HST)
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To Jim and the rest of the guys...WELL DONE! Thanks for 2 memorable days. My visit to the big island would have not been complete without diving with you all. The most professional and courteous group in Hawaii, I could not have been more pleased than to have completed my open water certification with Jim. Beyond incredible dives in crystal waters, we swam with a group of dolphins and reeled in a 40 lb Ono on our return to the harbor. If you visit Hawaii, your trip will not be complete without a visit to Jim and the rest of the guys at Mauna Kea Divers. Jim, Todd and I will definitely be back. Mahalo
John Spencer
San Francisco, Ca USA - Thursday, November 29, 2001 at 13:48:16 (HST)
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Once again you guys have outdone yourselves...some of the best diving we have done...mantas, fresh water caves, white tips, incredible service and fun...my group loved every minute of the MKD experience!!! P.S. They all loved the new T-shirts. Keep up the good work.
Ross Meador
Jacksonville, OR USA - Monday, November 26, 2001 at 14:49:46 (HST)
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Ive been diving the leeward coast of the big island for over 10yrs.and can honestly say, that those with Jim & crew are the most memmorable. A trip to the island is not complete without a dive trip on jims boat-For the best SQUEEZE on the big island, its got to be Mauna Kea divers.thanks jim & mat.I shall see you next year. Kevin Page.
kevin Page
Kalama, Wa. USA - Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 13:52:25 (HST)
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My very first Hawaii dives were with Jim and his crew. I always new they were top notch but i didn't realize just how good Mauna Kea Divers is until i tried some of the other guys. Jim brings you to the very best dive sites and shows you things that you would never even notice on your own. He is equally good with the inexperienced diver. After watching the way he handled other intro divers i convinced my mother (age 52) who had never even snorkeled to do an intro dive with Jim. She loved it. This was an experience that neither of us will forget, thanks Jim!
Paul Kemper
Kihei, HI USA - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 09:49:50 (HST)
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8/18/01: Great trip. Knowledgeable DM and captain, willing to go the extra mile to make the trip exciting and interesting. Fantastic dive sites, incredible animals. Comfortable boat with plenty of help if you need it. They do it all!!! JJB
J. Babos
USA - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 15:15:31 (HST)
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i have been diving with jim at mauna kea divers for the past three years. i enjoy both the relaxed atmosphere of kawaihae as well as the thourough approach to safety and value jim uses with every dive. he has an amazing ability to locate a wide variety of sea life making each dive a new and memorable experience.on my last visit i was joined with friends from home. we had three divers, one person finishing his certification, and introductary diver, and three snorkellers. jim and his crew made sure all our i |
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Price: $50 to $1000
Extra Price Information: CHARTERS
Two Tank A.M. Dive 90.00
One Tank Dive (boat or shore) Manta Ray 75.00
Discover Scuba Diving (lesson + dive) 119.00
Sea Breathe Beach Dive 50.00
Sea Breathe boat dive 90.00
Snorkel Cruise 50.00
Whale Watch 2.5 HRS. 50.00
Private Charter/Family Charter min. 3 HRS 200.00 hr to 10 pax
Includes all Services 250.00 hr over 10 pax
300.00 hr over 20 pax
Fishing charter KEEP YOUR CATCH 350.00 1/2 day
Four day certification (private) 600.00 incl. boat dives
Advanced open water 400.00 incl. boat dives
Rescue diver, divemaster by appointment
Specialty diver 35.00 per specialty
Memorial service
RENTALS
Mask, Fins, and dry mouth snorkel 7.00/ 24hrs. 25.00 week
Boogie Board 8.00/ 24hrs. 30.00 week
Scuba Package (tank, weight, bcd, reg.) 24.00/ 24hrs.
Wetsuit 6.00/ 24hrs.
At Mauna Kea Divers we are very flexible. If you are interested in spending some time on the "Island Voyager" please call. Pricing and scheduling can be arranged to fit your time and financial budgets. Every trip is a whale watch so this is the best time to be out on a boat. Our main objective is service so you'll keep coming back.
Tanks and weight are included; gear rental package is $10.00 On board we have soda, water, light snacks, head, shower and a save a dive kit.
BEST DIVE EVER
Deposits: 50% deposit for groups
Cancellations: 12 hr cancellation except for groups
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Mauna Kea Divers
61-3616 Kawaihae Rd.
Kawaihae
Kamuela, Hawaii
United States, 96743
Phone: 808-882-1544
Toll Free: 808-936-5460
Fax: 808-882-1477
Please mention: "I saw your listing #960 on PlanetCharters.com"
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Areas Serviced
Kamuela, Hawaii, United States
Adventures Provided
- Cruising or Sailing - Boats
- Fishing
- Deep Sea
- Offshore/ Reef
- Sport
- Fishing- Saltwater Species
- Amberjack
- Billfish
- Dolphin Fish
- Marlin
- Trigger
- Tuna
- Flights
- Exploration
- Helicopter
- Tours
- Scuba Diving, Snuba and Snorkeling
- Tours
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Bicycling Tours
- Bus Tours
- Carriage Rides
- Equestrian Tours
- Sightseeing Tours
- Volcano Tours
- Vehicle Hire
- All Terrain
- Bicycles
- Buses
- Exotic Vehicles
- Limousine
- Motorcycles
- Taxi Services
- Wildlife Watching
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