Activity Details
Blackwater diving is a unique night dive which will take you miles offshore where you will hang, suspended from a 60ft tether, over 4000ft of water to watch open ocean, or pelagic, animals drift by. You’ll have the opportunity to see animals ranging from perfectly clear larval fish and invertebrates to siphonophores, and even cephalopods out in the deep. If you want to observe something you have never seen before, this is the dive for you.
What’s included
- Tanks
- Weights
- Dive light
- Informative dive briefing
What’s not included
- Transportation
Itinerary
- Departure from Honokohau Marina
- 60ft tether suspension to observe pelagic animals in the deep ocean
- Return to shore
Highlights
- Unique blackwater night dive experience
- Chance to see rare pelagic creatures, including siphonophores and cephalopods
- Dive over 4000ft of water
Check-in details
Arrive 15 minutes before departure; waivers must be signed by 5 PM the evening before.
What to bring
- Dive card (physical or e-card)
- Reusable water bottle
- Sun-protective clothing
Special requirements
- Must be in good health with no heart conditions
- Minimum of 50 logged dives
- Must have dived within the last 6 months
Restrictions
- Must have excellent buoyancy skills and be self-reliant
Disclaimers
- We reserve the right to cancel dives if safety standards are not met
- Mineral sunscreens only; toxic sunscreens are prohibited
