Liveaboard Diving in Hawaii

Hawaii is famous among divers and non-divers for its amazing biodiversity. Off this archipelago of islands, you’ll find everything from macro critters to giant whales. Most divers who enjoy the liveaboard experience head to Kona where inward currents and a plethora of plankton-rich waters attract megafauna in great numbers. There’s migrating whale sharks and humpback whales to find as well as a nightly symphony of manta rays. Sea turtles, stingrays, sharks and fish of all shapes and sizes round off an impressive array of marine life. Because of its size and position in the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii features a wide variety of underwater environments. You’ll find drift dives past life-filled walls, rocky coral beds, pinnacles and sandy bottoms to explore. There are also a few wrecks in varying degrees of disrepair. Of course, shark diving in these waters has also become a must. On many of the sites, you might happen across a fierce predator, but in other regions, cage diving has become a popular activity. Night diving around all of the islands is also a possibility, and, as previously mentioned, the manta ray night dive is an absolute must. Much of the liveaboard diving in Hawaii is quite easy. Most operators generally only require an Open Water certificate with 10 logged dives. A check dive will take place at the beginning of every cruise. However, it is important to check with your chosen operator for specific certification requirements.