Plongée à Hawaii (Kona) — United States

Kona's manta ray night dive is a bucket-list experience — sit on the sand at 30ft as mantas barrel-roll through plankton-attracting lights just inches from your mask. The 'Pelagic Magic' blackwater night dive over 6,000ft of open ocean reveals bizarre deep-sea creatures. Hawaii's best diving is on the Big Island.

Score
65.0
Visibilité
15–30m
Température
23–27°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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World Class
Intermediate
Hawaii (Kona)
United StatesPacific
65.0

SCORE

19.6400°N

-155.9969°E

Kona's manta ray night dive is a bucket-list experience — sit on the sand at 30ft as mantas barrel-roll through plankton-attracting lights just inches from your mask. The 'Pelagic Magic' blackwater night dive over 6,000ft of open ocean reveals bizarre deep-sea creatures. Hawaii's best diving is on the Big Island.

Hawaii's Manta Ray Night Dive

Visibility15–30 m
Temperature23–27°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$120
Best MonthsApril, May, June, July
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML74.0CH72.0VIS81.0SV33.0TMP68.0DA62.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL50.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

74.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
96
Megafauna Encounters
84
Reef Fish Abundance
98
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
50
Marine Life Diversity
74.0
Coral & Reef Health
72.0
Visibility & Conditions
81.0
Dive Site Variety
33.0
Water Temperature
68.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
50.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

manta ray night snorkelVolcanoes National ParkKona coffee farm toursMauna Kea stargazingbeach hoppingdeep sea fishing

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau (Place of Refuge)
  • Hulihee Palace
  • Kaloko-Honokohau NHP

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber5 km — Hyperbaric Medicine Center, Kona Community Hospital
Nearest Hospital5 km

Full hospital and chamber in Kona; excellent emergency services

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Kona Diving Company

PADI

4.8
420 reviewsNITROX

Jack's Diving Locker

PADI

4.7
380 reviewsNITROX

Big Island Divers

PADI

4.7
280 reviewsNITROX