Big Island Scuba Diving Travel Guide

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Aerial view of the Kohala coast in Kona, Hawaii
Kohala coast (courtesy, Kona Village Resort)
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Big Island Scuba Diving Travel Tips

By Ludmilla Alexander

  • Travel along the leeward Kona and Kohala coasts to find most dive sites.
  • Go deep or stay near the surface; depths range from 10 to 130 feet.
  • Perfect your dives at Cavern Point, Place of Refuge, Kailua Pine Trees, and Red Hill.

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Hotels

from: $360

Kona Village Resort

Best Resorts & Lodges
Queen Kaahumanu Highway
Kailua - Kona (Big Island), HI 96740 Map

Distance: 13.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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from: $189

Hilton Waikoloa Village

Best Resorts & Lodges
425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Kamuela, HI 96743 Map

Distance: 20.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Marriott Waikoloa Beach

69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa Hawaii, HI 96738 Map

Distance: 20.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars
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Attractions

Place of Refuge Dive and Snorkel Site

expert favorite attraction
Good For Scuba Diving
20 miles south of Kailua-Kona
Big Island, Hawaii

Distance: 5.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Divers will encounter a multitude of sea creatures beneath the clear water—turtles, eels, and... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Anaeho'omalu Beach/Bay

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Good For Scuba Diving
Off Hwy. 19, NW Hawaii
Hwy. 19 and Waikoloa Rd.
Big Island, Hawaii

Distance: 20.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Diving and snorkeling are unbeatable at this salt and pepper sand beach. The historical King's... Read More
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4_0

Kua Bay

Good For Scuba Diving
Kekaha Kai State Park
Big Island, Hawaii

Distance: 12.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Head north of Kona, between mile markers 88 and 89, to Kua Bay—one of the prettiest beaches on... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Big Island

Distance (mi.)
Kona/Big Island Keahole Airport 6.1 map
Maui Kahului Airport 91.6 map
Honolulu/Oahu International Airport 171.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Big Island

Distance (mi.)
Hilo/Big Island Hilo International Airport 61.8 map
Hoolehua Molokai Airport 117.8 map

Flight Deals to Big Island

Originating From
Honolulu (HNL) to Kona (KOA) $103
Seattle (SEA) to Kona (KOA) $386
Portland, OR (PDX) to Kona (KOA) $388
Oakland (OAK) to Kona (KOA) $434
San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA) $480

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Big Island Vacation Rentals

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from: $131

Prestigious Keauhou Town Home

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishes, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels, Utensils
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from: $213

Fantastic Oceanfront! Paradise Found at Surf and Raquet Club

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR
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from: $427

Palm House: Surrounded By Lush Greenery

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Ceiling fans, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Laundry, Microwave, Oceanfront, Swimming Pool, TV
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