Places to Dive in the Big Island
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Due to the island’s crystal clear waters, wealth of marine life, and captivating lava tubes, scuba diving on the Big Island of Hawaii has become a popular activity. Although there are great diving sites all over the island, the West Coast tends to have the best diving due to calmer waters and more attractive diving sites. However, there are different sites for divers of all skill levels. If you are new to diving or are unfamiliar with the diving areas throughout the Big Island, you can opt for diving tours where you dive with a group of people under the instruction of a trained and skilled diver, or diving classes where you can learn how to dive in a more controlled environment such as a swimming pool. Another alternative is snorkeling, or snuba tours, which is like a cross between the two.
The Big Island offers a wealth of shore diving, boat diving, night diving, and cave diving, but the Kona and Kohala areas are often the most popular diving areas. Most of the island’s dive operators are located in these areas, with Ulua Cave and Horseshoe Reef being popular diving sights. Although the Big Island can be a bit rocky in some diving places, they are often more accessible than diving sites on other islands, where boats are often required to get to the most popular sites. While diving you will be able to explore beautiful reefs and maybe see some marine creatures including tropical fish, turtles, sharks, rays, octopuses, monk seals, moray eels, and maybe even dolphins.
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