KONA, HAWAII

PRE/POST-TOUR OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO OTHER HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

KONA RESORT

DECEMBER 23 - 30, 2023

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• 7 night stay at the Royal Kona Resort w/breakfast daily
• Airport Lei Greeting and Christmas Luau
• 3 days and 1 night of diving (6 dives)
• Tanks and weights

Not Included: All flights, meals (unless included in a dive/tour), ground transportation, and all other dive gear (rental prices listed below).

DIVES AND REQUIREMENTS

Blackwater Diving (optional add-on): Looking for a more advanced dive? 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.

Blackwater Dive Requirements

• This dive is for the confident diver that has excellent buoyancy skills and is self-reliant
• You must have at least 50 logged dives to join us on this adventurous dive
• You must have been diving within the last 6 months
• You must be in good health and have NO heart conditions
• You must be able to converse in English

Manta Ray Night dive: You will board the Honu One and cruise north along the coast to Garden Eel Cove. You will have an opportunity to dive the reef upon arrival during the day. Afterward you will have a light meal and you will learn about the manta ray's. After nightfall, you will re-enter the water for your manta ray dive (60min).

Manta Ray Night Dive Requirements

• Must be in good health with NO heart conditions
• Proof of open water certification or higher
• Must be 12 years of age or older and accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Have been diving within the last 2 years
• Must be able to converse in English
• You must be a comfortable diver
• You must be able to dive in a group and not need more attention than what is normally provided on a guided dive

Lava Tubes: On this 2-tank charter, we’ll spend the morning and early afternoon diving in South Kona’s incredible lava tubes, lush reefs, and a chance to view bigger pelagic animals such as whales, dolphins, or big fish on the ride down the coast. Or, venture North to experience unique reef structures and critter hideouts, or even drift around Kaiwi Point. Between your dives, enjoy a full lunch with views of the Kona coast.

Lava Tubes Dive Requirements

• You must have 25 logged dives and been diving within the last 6 months
• You must have good buoyancy control and air consumption (at least 60 minutes on an 80cf tank, 100’s aren’t available & doubles are not allowed)
• You must be in good health and have NO heart conditions
• You must be able to converse in English
• Should be comfortable backrolling off the boat if necessary
• 18 or older – under 18 considered with a JOW Rescue Diver Certification
• Must dive with a computer

RENTAL PRICES

**Keep in mind availability may be limited during the high season

CANCELATION POLICY & TRAVEL INSURANCE

Aquatic Adventures Ohio incurs unrecoverable charges preparing for your trip, therefore some monies may not be recoverable. Cancellation and refund schedule:

• 6+ months prior: cancellation with 75% refund

• 4-6 months prior: cancellation with 50% refund

• Less than 4 months: no cancellation or refund

Changes to airline schedules and routing are at the sole discretion of the airline; Aquatic Adventures Ohio cannot be held accountable for these changes. Any cost incurred that is not covered by the airlines would be the responsibility of the traveler.

Cancellation note: Unfortunately, we cannot vary from our stated cancellation policy regardless of your situation. We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance immediately upon booking your trip.

We strongly recommend the use of travel insurance for any of your trips.