Dive Review of Kona Aggressor II/Marriott Courtyard King Kamehameha in
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Kona Aggressor II/Marriott Courtyard King Kamehameha, Mar, 2014, by Wayne and Stephanie Batzer, HI, US ( Reviewer 4 reports with 4 Helpful votes). Report 7547 has 1 Helpful vote.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling
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Comments	Living in Hawaii (Oahu) we had often thought of the Aggressor but opted for shore diving and day trips. We are now convinced that the Kona Aggressor is the way to go to maximize enjoyment of Hawaii diving! All crew members were helpful, professional and made the trip great fun. Attractions include the large number of colorful endemic fish (especially when viewed against the background of lava rock and hard coral), mantas (during day and night dives), and the strange critters of the pelagic magic night dive. Many dive sites offer dramatic swim throughs and caverns. We swam with dolphins and pilot whales and frequently heard humpback whales underwater. The night dives can be cold especially as the fifth dive of the day. We used 5mm wetsuits for day dives and 7mm for night. Accommodations are quite comfortable and well maintained. Chef Chris provided a fantastic variety of food and special dietary needs (let staff know in advance) were readily accommodated. Captain James is a great dive guide and provided a very nice DVD. Crew Karl (alternate Captain), Matt, Mindy and David were all terrific and knowledgeable guides and ever present for any concern (we are convinced they have doubles on board). We plan on a return trip soon! If you are staying in Kona the renovated King Kamehameha Hotel (now run by Marriott) is pleasant and adjoins the pier used by the Aggressor. Great shore diving is available nearby and there are a number of excellent dive operations in Kona.
Websites	Kona Aggressor II Marriott Courtyard King Kamehameha
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	All Hawaiian islands, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, Guam, Northern Marianas, Philippines, New Zealand, Florida, BVI
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm
Water Temp	75-78°F / 24-26°C	Wetsuit Thickness	5
Water Visibility	50-150 Ft/ 15-46 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Max depth 110 feet. OK to dive away from guide with partner. No "solo" diving but OK solo following guide. Guide is back to boat at 45 minutes and in water at least one hour. Five days of five dives per day and two dives on sixth day.
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	Squadrons
Dolphins	Schools	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	1 or 2	Whales	> 2
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	Large camera area on dive deck with many electrical outlets (dive deck and in lounge). Two large tanks only for cameras. Crew hands camera down if requested.

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By thomas j dwyer in HI, US at Jun 27, 2014 18:35 EST

Currents?

By report author: Wayne and Stephanie Batzer in HI, US at Jun 27, 2014 20:46 EST

Most dives no to mild current. On dives with more current guides swam into current for start of dive with return aided by current. All dives are from the large boat but a small boat is readily available if current or other problem prevents easy return.

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Dive Review of Kona Aggressor II/Marriott Courtyard King Kamehameha in Hawaii/Kona

Kona Aggressor II/Marriott Courtyard King Kamehameha, Mar, 2014,

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Dive Review of Kona Aggressor II/Marriott Courtyard King Kamehameha in
Hawaii/Kona