Waikoloa Coast Divers

I went on a 2-​tank discover dive with Waikoloa Coast Divers and had a great experience. The pool lesson was the morning prior to the dive at the pool at the Hilton and Doug was a great teacher. Bob was the Captain and Adam was my dive instructor when we went out on the boat. The dive spots were very interesting and we saw lots of fish and octopus. What a fun activity! 2 dives, some whale watching in between and we even saw a manta ray from the boat. I would do this anytime again. Bob and Adam were super fun and always very professional.

I went diving with Wiakaloa Divers and they were great. We had Adam as our dive master and Bob as the boat captain and he found us a white tip shark, octopus, and other fine creatures under the sea. It was very relaxing and they are very knowledgeable. I can’t wait to come back and dive with them again. Capt. Doug is the owner and also the boat captain. He was very kind and accommodating as I wanted to dive at the very last minute. I will definitely come back and dive with this group again.

We dove two mornings this last week. We were a group of 7. Four already certified (two adults, one young adult, one teen). The three remaining had done pool instruction with Doug the morning prior to our first dive (mom plus 14 year old and 12 year old). Out on the boat, James was our captain, Wesley and Gail were our instructors/​guides, both days. Everything was top-​notch, every step of the way, and for all of the different level of divers’ experience. They were all mellow, and *very* nice, but also thorough and careful. We felt quite free to explore within the safe guidelines that they set for us. The dive sites were beautiful (Arena and Pentagon). We saw sharks, rays, octopus, and so many beautiful bright schools of fish. If we have a chance to get back there it is 100% certain we will dive with WCD again, especially since our kids are now totally hooked — we definitely plan to follow up by getting certified!

These guys were very accommodating and our dives were super fun! It’s not as easy as one would think to find the public parking nestled in between the hotels. We were roughly 7 min late w/​a full dive boat and they still waited for us. If the parking had been better signed that would not have happened, but I suspect that’s out of their hands. What is in your hands guys is changing your Unilocal address from the corporate office (possibly you may have your reasons for doing it) to the hotel’s address so the gps doesn’t lead you away from the beach. I know, it’s pretty captain obvious, but it would have helped us get there on time. Anyway, you guys rocked, thanks again we had a blast and sorry for being late.

We prefer to support local family businesses and WCD is the best of the best. I did an intro to diving with Adam at the Hilton then 2 days later did my first open water dive. The whole crew is extremely experienced, patient, SAFE and very fun. Our dive was on Christmas morning and Capt Bob, Adam and Wesley made it a very special Christmas. We had snorkelers, new and certified divers. Everyone was well briefed on the locations and equipment. The boat, the crew and the equipment are top of the line. We will be back and WCD is the only crew we will be diving with.
Mele Kalikimaka

We have gone diving with Waikoloa Coast Divers two years in a row and it is an excellent experience. From Capt Bob to our dive masters Adam and Wesley the dive was planned, well executed and the dives were beautiful (different starfish were my favorite treat this year) and fun (love the lava tubes).Being December, a surface interval where you get to whale watch just tops it off. Highly recommend this company!

First family dive… 17, 15 and 10 year old sons with us. Took the 2 hour intro class and then did the open water dives 2 days later. Wesley did a wonderful job going at the pace of our 10 year old while Adam kept the rest of us busy looking for sea life. So impressed with Wesley and his patience/​kindness. Our 10 year old loved te experience and cannot wait to go again.

The guys at WCD were amazing. Of all the «activities» my wife and I did, diving with Adam and Capt. Bob was by far the best. I had never been scuba diving before and was worried about wasting the guys time. Adam was a patient instructor with a calming, fun demeanor, perfect for first timers. You’re in good hands with WCD and the dive sites were spectacular. Looking in to getting certified when I get back home… –Jon

Just got open water certified through their instructor Adam and he was great. Spent the time to explain everything, was calm and patient in the water, and was always in control of our safety during our tests.
They followed up the dive test with a final fun dive at the Pentagon which was awesome. Went through the lava tubes, saw some amazing fish, conch, and an octopus.
Captain Doug, James, and Bob were great and had everything ready to go at each stop.
Boat is docked right at the beach so it was really convenient to get to in Waikoloa.

Dove again with this company 2 years later. Brought a first timer with us ands Gayle was amazing adapting to all our needs. She even provided us with small booklets to keep track of our dives for the next excursion. Great dive locations, great crew!

I dove pendagos yesterday… It was great… I dove with Bob, he is a great guide and the whole crew was cool… I want to go again

This past August, my husband and I traveled to Hawaii, and we had the luck of meeting Doug. In addition to being a supreme dive master, with top of the line equipment/​boat/​crew etc., Doug was such great company and a most gracious host.
With short notice Doug offered to rearrange his schedule to accommodate our needs to make the dive a possibility for us. He was reliable, and a real professional. My husband is a very experienced diver (diving all over the world), where as I am a beginner. Doug was able to accommodate our varying experience levels, and provide us both with our favorite dive to date. The Pentagon, the dive spot where we dove, was breathtaking. Doug and his dive master were extremely knowledgeable about the reefs and diving wouldn’t have been the same without him.
If you are considering a scuba experience while on the big island, look no further. Doug is your guy. You won’t be sorry. We can’t wait to dive with him on our next trip to Hawaii.
(This post is long overdue…)

I dove with Bob as dive master and James as the captain in January. They were fantastic. They know all the best spots. As a newly certified diver, they made us feel totally comfortable and safe. Super knowledgable about the marine life and super fun. I can’t wait to get back to Kona and do some more diving with them. The lava tubes, turtles, conch shells, octopus, every manner of fish. Can’t get enough of it.

Rob, and Gail were so helpful and friendly. We did a night dive for manta rays and were so lucky to spend 40 mins with 2 huge rays at a site that was not heavily trafficked. We have to enter boat via kayak but they were more than happy to keep us dry until the dives! They took great care of us and our gear. thank you DOUG and crew!

Good company to dive with out of «A» Bay, but I am not fond of the dive sites north of Waikoloa.
My family and I were staying up at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and the 10 mile drive down south to hop on the Lani Kai was really convenient.
I booked the trip through Ocean Sports that has a shack on the beach at «A Bay» also known as Anaeho’omalu Bay. My sister has lived on the Big Island for a few decades and I visit quite often, but I still give up on pronouncing most of the Hawaiian names.
DIRECTIONS TO A BAY:
If you are heading south from Hapuna Beach turn right at the second light which is Waikoloa Beach Drive. Go past Marriott and make a left when you see Kolea Resort. There is a gate, but look to the left and you will see the public parking lot. Park and walk down the path through the lava field and you’ll see the Ocean Sports Beach Shack. Check in there and you’ll see the Lani Kai sitting in the water. See my photos.
WEBSITE:
PHONE:
(808) 895‑8387
MY TRIP DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, August 23, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. to noon
COST:
$ 177.00 for two tank dive, including the gear.
Walked out into the water and boarded the Lani Kai. Met James and Brooke and we headed north to our first dive site near Puako. All the wet suits, tanks and BC’s are provided. James Bach was our captain for the day and Brooke Landt was the Dive Master.
Captain James headed north toward our first dive site. On the way there we saw a huge pod of dolphins and we all headed to the bow to take photos. Our first dive site was near Puako. It wasn’t my favorite place, but we went through some lava tubes. I don’t recall seeing any memorable sea life while down below.
James and Brooke caught two big Ono on our way to the second dive site near the Hilton Waikoloa. We saw a blacktip reef shark and some Horned Helmet Snails which were cool during our second dive.
I think the next time I go diving on the Big Island I will concentrate on sites south of Kailua-​Kona because I think the sites are much better. The Lani Kai was convenient for our hotel though, so we didn’t have to drive an hour or more to board one of the vessels down south.

Our 17 yr old daughter had an amazing diving experience
It was her 2^nd diving experience .This will be a great lifetime memory for her.
We had full confidence in Capt Doug and his crew/​family
Capt Doug was very helpful friendly experienced
We definitely highly recommend this diving co!

I have been diving on this boat for over 10 years. Each and every time I have been to the Big Island I have dove with these guys. Gail, Brooke, Doug and James are a class act. I have been on the boat when it is full and with only 2 other paid divers. It always feels like you have chartered a boat with friends to go diving. It is «Their attention to detail» that will keep me coming back, See you in the next 2 years. Hopefully :)

I just returned from a vacation to Hawaii and while in Waikoloa I dove with Waikoloa Coast Divers (WCD).
Wow!
This outfit was great! A family run operation that really made my dive experience special.
I hadn’t dove in three years. WCD was calm, patient, understanding and went out of their way to make sure I was safe and enjoyed the experience. The dive master ‘Brook’ gave a great briefing. The boat captain ‘James was super helpful. This was one of the best dive experiencecs I’ve had (41 dives in Calif., Carib., and Hawaii). No cattle-​car’ experience here.
BTW, the marine life one mile off the Kona coast, at the Pentagon, was fantastic! I can’t wait to go back! And when I do I’ll gladlly use WCD again!

Doug was very helpful with scheduling my diving and answering all my questions ahead of time. He is a transport from Malibu to Waikoloa. His son James was our captain and was awesome. We also had Danny as our dive master who was also fantastic (and wanted me to make sure I wrote about him even though he has no idea what Unilocal is!)
They took us out to a spot called Buddha Point and Pentagon. The Pentagon is very popular and I loved loved loved that dive. Ask for the Pentagon. The boat is wonderful and leaves from the Marriott beach which is each to get to. James even found us a school of dolphins in-​between dives. It was fabulous. Call them, you will not be disappointed!

Capt Doug and Capt James run the best family owned dive business on the Big Island. We have been diving with them for the past 12 years and the are consistently awesome, knowledgable and always make us feel like family. The instructors/​dive masters on the boat are the BEST! We love Gail, Andrew and Big Bob. The boat is easy to locate at A Bay in the Waikoloa Beanch Resort area. They take you to some great spots that are listed on their website at
. I highly recommend this dive company.