Dive Review of Wanna Dive Kona/Kona Reef Condos in
Hawaii/Big Island - Kona Coast

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Wanna Dive Kona/Kona Reef Condos, Mar, 2010, by Sherrie Barker, OR, US ( Sr. Reviewer 8 reports). Report 5437.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling
Overall Rating
Value for $$
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	Steve runs an excellent dive operation. We like the small boats, and the maximum of 6 was great. There were only 4 of us each day, plus our divemaster and Steve on board. Divemasters Bob and Cathy really know the area. We had excellent visibility even though the water temp had dropped. Adding a vest on the second dive made a world of difference. The dives were all more than an hour. Whales singing made it even better! Conditions were right for Suck 'em Up and it's resident white tip. Skull Cave is fascinating with its topography and critters. In addition to the usual cast of characters we found two frogfish, a small leaf scorpionfish, several nudis and flatworms, pipefish, medusas, some interesting corals and sponges, and a very photogenic octopus. Everyplace we went there was something to see. Even the eels posed for the cameras. Topside we had dolphin escorts and whales close to the boat. We would recommend Wanna Dive Kona without hesitation. Their price is right, they're conscientious, your gear is washed before you get it off the boat, and the interval snack was awesome! They have a new office above Honokohau Harbor. Kona Reef is all about location. Rent through VRBO or one of the rental agencies. Be sure to check out the Alii Gardens Marketplace - try the Kona Natural Soap. This is still one of our favorite places to spend a couple of weeks, without a doubt.
Websites	Wanna Dive Kona
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	101-250 dives
Where else diving	Curacao, Belize, Utila, Roatan, Fiji, Maui, Lanai, Cozumel, Costa Rica, Hoodsport WA
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, windy, rainy, cloudy, dry	Seas	calm, no currents
Water Temp	72-74°F / 22-23°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	80-100 Ft/ 24-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Dive your own profile, 3 minute safety stop at 500-700 psi.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	None
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	N/A
UW Photo Comments	Specific tank for camera gear rinse. Could use space in cabin for maintenance issues.

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Dive Review of Wanna Dive Kona/Kona Reef Condos in Hawaii/Big Island - Kona Coast

Wanna Dive Kona/Kona Reef Condos, Mar, 2010,

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Dive Review of Wanna Dive Kona/Kona Reef Condos in
Hawaii/Big Island - Kona Coast