Big Island Divers is a highly recommended diving and snorkeling business in Kona, known for its professional, friendly, and knowledgeable staff. The team includes experienced dive masters and captains who provide great feedback, support, and fun experiences. Katelyn, Holly, and John are praised for their patience, spotting skills, and storytelling. The crew, including Fernando and Brie, make dives memorable by sharing facts about marine life such as turtles, barracuda, eels, frogfish, and nudibranchs, and even playing underwater games like thumb wars. The guides are friendly, funny, and informative, making both certified divers and beginners feel well taken care of. The shop’s merchandise is top-notch, and the staff, including Bree and Ash, are helpful and welcoming, providing excellent gear rental service and expert advice on dive sites. The boat rides are smooth, even in choppy conditions, and the late-night manta ray snorkel is a highlight, offering an incredible experience with barrel-rolling rays. Overall, Big Island Divers offers a professional, luxurious, and fun diving experience, with a strong emphasis on safety, education, and customer satisfaction, making it a top choice for exploring the Big Island’s underwater beauty.
Rory, Fernando and Avi were great! Very much knowledgeable, friendly, and they took great care in our comfort and safety. Highly Recommend!
June 2026
Very attentive, positive, and safety oriented crew. awesome boat!
June 2026
Had the grooviest crew people; Jack and Fernando. They made the whole experience feel so fun and safe at the same time. Thanks for an awesome evening seeing a whale shark, manta rays and even planets in the sky, all the best.
