CHARTERS ON NAMAKA
All charters include tanks, weights, mask snorkel and fins.
Namaka is named after a Hawaiian ocean goddess, and she delivers the royal treatment to all on board. With spacious decks and multiple seating and viewing areas, you have plenty of room to spread out and be in your own world at sea.
What makes Kohala Divers really stand out is the amazing crew. Our crew loves diving, and they love sharing the ocean’s wonders with others. Group sizes are kept small and personal. Diving is never rushed, and we expertly cater to all levels of dive experience. Whether you are an experienced diver who dives globally or you are doing your first dive with us, you will leave with amazing memories and new friends!
The Kohala Divers team has over 30 years of experience on the Kohala Coast and is a recognized 5-star PADI facility.
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- Two heated freshwater showers
- Private head (that’s a toilet for you land lovers)
- Two easy boarding ladders
- Freshwater rinse tank and table for cameras
- Upper and lower deck seating
- Extensive marine life library
- Snacks and beverages included
- An eager crew to assist with all gear donning and entry/exits
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After three trips per person with Kohala divers you qualify for our “I Dive Kohala Club” and you can get a 10% discount on all future trips. Once you’ve paid for 3 trips per person give us a call or an email and we will send you your I Dive Kohala Club online discount code. 808-882-7774 godiving@kohaladivers.com
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- Divers are required to bring their certification card. If you can’t find your card, please call us in advance to do a search online for your card. Divers without a certification card will be required to do a discover course or join as a snorkeler.
- Divers must be able to speak, read, and understand English. Due to the important information given by the crew, this is necessary for safety.
- Divers with a rating below OW level such as scuba divers or JR open water divers limited to a 40′ dive depth are welcome to join the charter at the price listed for their level. The higher price is to ensure proper crew with more strict guiding limits.
- Certified divers who have not dived in over a year are strongly encouraged to take a refresher course in the pool before their dive day. We also offer an option of a private guide, which can serve as a great refresher option.
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Book online or call ahead to make reservations at (808) 882-7774. We will need a credit card to hold your reservation. We require 48-hour advance notice on any cancellation. There is a full charge on any cancellation made less than 24 hours before your scheduled charter.
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Meet for your charter at our shop or request complimentary transportation by our shuttle from Kohala Coast resorts.
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Kohala Divers is a family friendly dive shop and we love families that dive together!!
For the comfort and safety of young divers and snorkelers these are our policies for Minors under 18 years old.
- Children 6 and up can join on our Dive and snorkel charters.
- All ages are welcome on whale watches and private charters.
- All Children under 15 must be accompanied on the boat and at the pool the by an adult.
- Snorkeling children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult guardian in the water while snorkeling unless a private snorkel guide is hired.
- Dive Certified Children 10-11 years old must sign up as a junior diver (40’ depth limit)
- All minors under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their liability releases
Age Requirements for PADI Students
Discover scuba students
Age 10 and up (Ages 10-14 require a private instructor)
JUNIOR open water divers
Kids 10-11 years old enrolled in an open water course require a bit more attention and we love to give them the attention they deserve. Our class for 10-11 year old divers will keep their depth restrictions in mind and allow the instructors to focus on their special needs and pace. We encourage families to understand every child embraces diving at a different pace and our goal is to create a love of diving at the students individual pace. In most cases a private guide on boat certification dives is required for students 10-11 years old.
Good ideas for families on the dive boat
Families diving together with non-diving kids or students
- Parents can share a 2 tank dive trip by signing up for 1 diver spot and 1 snorkeler spot.
- Discover scuba students can share a 2-tank dive trip by signing up for one Discover scuba and one snorkeler and each doing one dive and one snorkel site.