KOLOA SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Ho'onui to the South: Two-Tank Exploration of Kauai’s Southern Reefs
A four-hour, two-tank boat dive out of Kukui'ula for certified divers that visits less-traveled southern-coast reefs and offers crew-led briefings, snacks, and included equipment.
Ho'onui to the South: Two-Tank Exploration of Kauai’s Southern Reefs.
Dive Kauai’s Two Tank South Island Boat Adventure takes certified divers aboard the elite Ho'onui catamaran to explore Kauai’s southern coastline, offering small-group diving, expert guidance, and up-close encounters with vibrant reefs and Hawaiian green sea turtles.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Ho'onui: a smooth, purpose-built dive platform
The trip runs aboard the Ho'onui, Dive Kauai’s premium SeaCat catamaran designed to deliver stable, comfortable access to less-traveled sections of Kauai’s southern coast and make two-tank diving efficient and focused.
Two-tank exploration of reefs and caverns
This two-tank South Island adventure centers on vibrant reef systems and offshore caverns along Kauai’s south shore, with opportunities to see reef fish, Hawaiian green sea turtles, and other marine life at varied depths.
Small groups, expert briefings, no surprise gear fees
Dive Kauai limits boats to intimate groups, provides site and marine-biology briefings, serves snacks and beverages, and includes necessary diving equipment with no additional charge.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
Expect a focused, high-caliber outing: divers meet at the harbor, board the Ho'onui, receive concise site and marine-biology briefings, and complete two guided dives—sharing a small-boat rhythm that emphasizes time in the water, careful route selection along the south shore, and close observation of reef life.
THE VESSEL
Ho'onui: a smooth, purpose-built dive platform
The trip runs aboard the Ho'onui, Dive Kauai’s premium SeaCat catamaran designed to deliver stable, comfortable access to less-traveled sections of Kauai’s southern coast and make two-tank diving efficient and focused.
THE DIVES
Two-tank exploration of reefs and caverns
This two-tank South Island adventure centers on vibrant reef systems and offshore caverns along Kauai’s south shore, with opportunities to see reef fish, Hawaiian green sea turtles, and other marine life at varied depths.
THE SERVICE
Small groups, expert briefings, no surprise gear fees
Dive Kauai limits boats to intimate groups, provides site and marine-biology briefings, serves snacks and beverages, and includes necessary diving equipment with no additional charge.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Dive Kauai provides all necessary diving equipment at no additional charge and offers snacks and beverages during the outing.
Plan for a four-hour outing that includes two dives.
Boats run as small groups to provide focused attention and comfortable diving rotations.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who can join this dive?
This trip is for certified divers only; operators typically expect significant logged experience or a recent dive within six months, though 'All Certified Divers' boats may be offered at certain times.
What is included in the price?
The outing includes two tanks, diving equipment with no additional gear fees, snacks, beverages, and crew-led briefings.
How long does the trip take?
Allocate up to four hours for the Two Tank South Island Boat Adventure.
Where do we meet?
The meeting and departure point is Kukui'ula Small Boat Harbor.
Is there an age limit or junior diver policy?
Divers must be age 10 or older; junior divers ages 10–14 require special accommodation and should be discussed with the operator in advance.
How many divers are on a boat?
Trips are run with small groups, with no more than six divers per boat.
What marine life might we see?
Divers commonly encounter reef fish and Hawaiian green sea turtles, with occasional sightings of dolphins and varied underwater scenery.
What is the starting price?
Pricing begins at $229 plus tax per person.