Think of floating in deep space. Except, instead of stars, you’re surrounded by some of the most bizarre and beautiful living things you’ll ever see. That's the feeling of a black water dive—it’s an open-ocean safari that’s unlike anything else in the scuba world. This isn't your typical night dive on the reef. We're heading…

Don't let the fear of getting seasick stop you from having an incredible day on the water. The last thing you want on your dream Hawaiian adventure is that queasy, green-around-the-gills feeling. The trick is knowing how to get ahead of it with some simple prep before you sail and a few smart moves once…

Ask any seasoned diver what their all-time favorite night dive is, and you'll probably hear the same answer over and over: the manta ray dive in Kona. It’s more than just a dive; it's a true bucket-list adventure that has rightfully earned its reputation as the world's best. The concept is simple but brilliant. After…

Picture this: you're floating in the vast, inky-black Pacific, miles offshore, watching a world of alien-like creatures materialize out of the darkness. That’s the heart of a blackwater dive in Kona. It’s not like any other night dive you’ve ever done. You’re not exploring a reef; you're suspended in the open ocean over thousands of…

Picture this: you slip into the warm, dark Pacific just as the last light of day disappears, then settle onto the sandy ocean floor. What happens next is a spectacle so breathtaking it’s consistently called one of the most magical marine encounters on the planet. This is the manta ray night dive in Kailua-Kona, where…

Forget everything you know about a typical night dive. There’s no reef below you, no wreck to explore, no sandy bottom in sight. There is only you, suspended in the immense, inky-black open ocean, with thousands of feet of water separating you from the sea floor. This is the heart-pounding world of a blackwater dive…

There's nothing worse than having a perfect day on the water ruined by that dreaded, queasy feeling of seasickness. For many of us, it's the one thing that stands between us and an amazing ocean adventure. A homeopathic remedy for seasickness can be a gentle, natural alternative to traditional medicine, helping to stop that unsettling…

There’s nothing worse than having a perfect day on the water ruined by that familiar, queasy feeling in your stomach. For some of us, the dread of seasickness can cast a shadow over what should be an amazing snorkel adventure. While Dramamine and other conventional meds are an option, many people hate the drowsiness that…

Of all the things that can make or break a day on the water, seasickness is at the top of the list. We’ve seen it time and again: a perfect Kona day, crystal-clear water, and someone who feels just plain awful. The good news is, you can almost always dodge that bullet with a little…

Picture this: you're floating in what feels like outer space, surrounded by living, glowing constellations. Except you're not in space—you're suspended in the deep, dark ocean miles off the Kona coast. This is a Kona blackwater dive. What Is a Kona Blackwater Dive? Forget everything you know about typical reef diving. A blackwater dive isn't…