Black Water Night Dive
3 hours • Ages 18+
Overview
Activity details
Blackwater diving is a unique night dive which will take you miles offshore where you will hang, suspended from a 60ft tether, over 4000ft of water to watch open ocean, or pelagic, animals drift by. You’ll have the opportunity to see animals ranging from perfectly clear larval fish and invertebrates to siphonophores, and even cephalopods out in the deep. If you want to observe something you have never seen before, this is the dive for you.
What's included
- Tanks
- Weights
- Dive light
- Informative dive briefing
What's not included
- Transportation
Itinerary
- Departure from Honokohau Marina
- 60ft tether suspension to observe pelagic animals in the deep ocean
- Return to shore
Highlights
- Unique blackwater night dive experience
- Chance to see rare pelagic creatures, including siphonophores and cephalopods
- Dive over 4000ft of water
Additional information
Check-in details
Arrive 15 minutes before departure; waivers must be signed by 5 PM the evening before.
What to bring
- Dive card (physical or e-card)
- Reusable water bottle
- Sun-protective clothing
Special requirements
- Must be in good health with no heart conditions
- Minimum of 50 logged dives
- Must have dived within the last 6 months
Restrictions
- Must have excellent buoyancy skills and be self-reliant
Disclaimers
- We reserve the right to cancel dives if safety standards are not met
- Mineral sunscreens only; toxic sunscreens are prohibited
FAQs
- Do I need to have 50 logged dives? Yes, this dive requires at least 50 logged dives.
- What if I arrive late? We depart on time, and no refunds are given for late arrivals.
Cancellations
Please be informed of our cancellation policy.
Full payment is due at the time of booking. Since we do not overbook our boats and specialize in small groups we enforce a 72-hour cancellation policy. You may make changes or cancellations to your reservation up to 72 hours prior to your trip and receive a full refund. Cancellations made inside of 72-hours will not be refunded unless trip protection was purchased. Courses and education have a 1 week cancellation policy
Lateness and no-shows
We ask all guests to arrive promptly at the scheduled charter time. Do not underestimate driving time. Morning traffic conditions are quite congested and slow moving, especially if you are staying South of Kailua-Kona and driving North to the harbor. It is your responsibility to arrive on time and we reserve the right to leave at our scheduled departure time (15 minutes after scheduled charter start time). There will be no refunds given for guests that are more than 15 minutes late or that do not arrive for their intended charter.
Trip Protection
Purchase trip protection for an additional 10% of your trip. It allows you to cancel, no questions asked, inside of the 72-hour cancellation policy. You’ll be refunded in full (minus the booking and insurance fees). No shows and late arrivals will not be reimbursed. Trip protection may not be added within the 72 hour window. Trip protection is not available to students
What if we cancel?
We reserve the right to cancel for any reason including, but not limited to weather, ocean conditions, passenger count, mechanical issues, safety for you, our guests, and our crew. We'll do our best to reschedule your trip based on availability or you'll be issued a refund in full. We will contact you via the phone number and/or email address provided in the reservation. We are not responsible if we can not contact you for important information regarding the charter.