Kona Diving EcoAdventures - Blackwater Dive EcoAdventure

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Enjoy seeing the marine life in the ocean at night with the Blackwater Dive EcoAdventure! Over 2 miles off the Kona coast in 5,000 feet of water, each diver is suspended from the boat up to 50 ft to drift with the current. This is where you will fet to witness the creatures that live here and see them glow. Watch the bio-luminescent movements of sea creatures swimming through the night.

Jellyfish, fish, and bacteria create chemical processes to emit light energy. Most bio-luminescence is a blue-green light which is more visible at night in the deep ocean. Animals exhibit this bio-luminescence for reasons such as hunting prey, defense, and finding mates.

Tour Inclusions:

Wraps, fresh fruit, snacks, soft drinks, and water provided
Oversize swim platform and fresh hot water showers
Friendly, knowledgeable and professional dive staff

**Please read the PADI Discover Scuba Diving Participant Statement & PADI Medical Questionnaire prior to booking this activity.
If you have a "YES", to any question, you MUST have a physician’s release provided at check-in.
If you answer "YES" and do not provide a physician’s release you will not be permitted to dive and a refund will not be available if made known less that 48 hours before the scheduled charter.

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Special Instructions

Where and When:: Tours depart between 8:30 pm and 9:45 pm depending on the time of the year. Your exact check in time will be in your confirmation email.

Check in is 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Check in at Honokohau Harbor, Slip C-1. Look for a Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii sign. View Map

Directions:

From the Kona International Airport:
- Turn right onto HI-19/ Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, go 3.5 miles
- At light, turn right on Kealakehe Pkwy into entrance of Honokohau Marina
- **Take the first right** and follow the road around
- After passing Gentry's Sea Store Deli / Gas Station, turn left
- Park on the right side of the boat ramp near the pavilion / bathrooms
- Check-in at our boat named, **THE MANTA** slip C-1, just left of the boat ramp

From Kona:
- Take HI-19/ Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, north towards the Kona International Airport
- At light, turn left on Kealakehe Pkwy into entrance of Honokohau Marina
- **Take the first right** and follow the road around
- After passing Gentry's Sea Store Deli / Gas Station, turn left
- Park on the right side of the boat ramp near the pavilion / bathrooms
- Check-in at our boat named, **THE MANTA** slip C-1, just left of the boat ramp

Latitude - Longitude:
- Latitude: 19.669487 Longitude: - 156.022228
- Lat: 19° 40' 10.1532" Long: -156° 1' 20.0208
Requirements:: All participants are required to speak English or be accompanied by a translator.
Restrictions:: Due to safety regulations, the Weight limit is 280 pounds.

Divers have to have completed 50 dives, completed 10 night dives, and dove within the last 6 months. All guests mst be able to swim for 50 yards unassisted.
All participants must be able to swim and climb the boat ladder to exit the water.

Participants 65 years and older must complete this PADI MEDICAL FORM.
Minimum dive age is 10 years old.
17 and under must be with a parent or guardian at all times.
Special Notes:
Operation Days:: Sundays and Thursdays
Duration:: Approximately 2.5 hours
Vendor:: Kona Diving EcoAdventures
Island:: Big Island
Capacity:: 6 passengers
Equipment: