What is included in the 1-Tank Pelagic Black Water Night Dive?

The experience is a one-tank dive offshore from Kailua-Kona, where lights attract plankton and unusual pelagic marine life at about 50 feet. The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours; confirm with the operator whether gear, transportation, or other items are included in the starting price of $310.

How long is the dive, and when does it depart?

Plan for about 2.5 hours for the tour, including the offshore night-dive experience. The listed details do not specify departure times, so check your booking confirmation or contact the operator for the schedule.

Who can participate in this black water night dive?

This is an offshore night dive at about 50 feet, so participants should be certified divers comfortable with nighttime diving and open-water conditions. The listed details do not state a minimum age, fitness requirement, or certification level; confirm these with the operator before booking.

What should I bring or wear for the dive?

Bring your dive certification and any personal dive equipment you plan to use, and wear swimwear suitable for gearing up. Ask the operator what scuba gear is provided and whether you should bring a towel or warm layer for after the night dive.

Where do I meet, and what are the booking or cancellation terms?

The dive departs offshore from Kailua-Kona, but the exact meeting point and check-in time are not specified in the product details. The cancellation policy is also not provided, so verify both with the operator or in your booking terms before reserving.

Night diver floating tethered in deep dark ocean

1-Tank Pelagic Black Water Night Dive

The Pelagic Black Water Night Dive in Kailua-Kona is a 2.5-hour 1-tank dive offshore in deep water. Experience unique marine life attracted by plankton lights at about 50 feet depth.

$310.00

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Pelagic Black Water Night Dive in Kailua-Kona

The Pelagic Black Water Night Dive offers a thrilling 2.5-hour 1-tank dive experience off the Kona coast. Divers float tethered 2-3 miles offshore in deep, dark waters around 50 feet deep, awaiting encounters with open ocean creatures attracted by plankton lights.

Unique Deep Sea Exploration

Lights attract microscopic zooplankton, which in turn draw miniature predators such as jellyfish and squid. This dive allows participants to hang suspended in the blackness of the Pacific Ocean and witness rare marine life in their natural habitat.

Dive Requirements and Details

Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: Kailua-Kona, check-in at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor
Requirements: Minimum 50 logged dives, recent diving activity, good health, and self-reliance
Availability: Sundays and Wednesdays, minimum 4 guests

This advanced dive is suited for confident divers seeking a unique and adventurous night diving experience.

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