Enjoy remote locations around Hilo Bay, only accessible by boat! The underwater topography is a particularly unique experience with pinnacles, shelfs, canyons, lava tubes, sea life indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands, and healthy coral reefs.
- Easy meetup with your pilot at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
- Catch views you’d never see’islands off the coast and beyond
- Experience flying in a private helicopter, VIP-style
- Limited to just your group, you’ll get a personalized experience
What To Expect
We are venturing out to new remote locations around Hilo Bay, only accessible by boat. You’ll enjoy sites such as Mauna Kea Crater, cascading waterfalls, scenic Hamakua Coast, abandoned plantation sugar mill built in the 1920’s and occasionally spinner dolphins that catch a ride on our wake. The underwater topography is a particularly unique experience with pinnacles, shelfs, canyons, lava tubes, sea life indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands, and healthy coral reefs.
During the winter months, you may even catch a glimpse of breaching Humpback Whales and snow capped crater.
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 10. Certified Junior Divers are permitted on this tour however all Certified Junior Divers who will not be accompanied by an adult must contact Hilo Ocean Adventures prior to booking for special consideration.
This tour requires that your last logged dive be within the last 2 years. If your last logged dive is longer than 2 years ago please book the pricing option that includes the refresher course.
Please consider your other travel plans as it is a safety requirement that you do NOT travel to altitudes of 2500 ft or higher within an 18 hour period following your dive
All divers must be able to show proof of Open Water Diver certification or higher upon check-in.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Include
Snacks
Tanks and Weights
Transportation from the check-in location to the dive site.
Exclude
Gratuities
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Ocean Stewardship Fee $1 Per Guest- Collected by us upon arrival.
Max group – 4
