Jack's Diving Locker
Kailua-Kona · Hawaii · United States
Dive Shop
1981
Nitrox
Shore & Boat
Full
Highlights
- Famous manta ray night dives
- Operating since 1981
- PADI 5-Star IDC center
Services & capabilities
Courses & Training
About this center
Legendary Kona dive center since 1981, famous for manta ray night dives on Hawaii's Big Island.
Jack's Diving Locker is a legendary PADI 5-Star IDC center on the Kona coast, operating since 1981. Famous for manta ray night dives where divers observe giant oceanic mantas feeding on plankton. Also offers reef dives, pelagic encounters, and courses from Open Water through Instructor.
Opening Hours & Season
Open year-round
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Accommodation & Logistics
Frequently Asked Questions
How do manta night dives work?+
Underwater lights attract plankton, which attracts mantas. Divers kneel on the bottom and watch mantas glide overhead.
How big are the mantas?+
Wingspans up to 12-16 feet. They are gentle filter feeders and harmless.
What other diving?+
Daily reef dives, blackwater pelagic dives, and PADI courses through Instructor level.
Videos
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