Dive Review of Torpedo Tours/Hale Kona Kai in
Hawaii/Kona Coast

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Torpedo Tours/Hale Kona Kai, Jul, 2005, by J. Ferguson, VA, USA . Report 1868.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	We did a one tank Manta Ray Night Dive with Torpedo Dives. We picked them because they offer one tank dives - most places have two tanks. The new site where the Manta Rays shows up has lots of great night diving in the area, so we were pleased that we didn't just sit and watch for the Manta Rays. Before and after the Manta Ray "show" we dove around the area. Lots of cool stuff. There were about 50 divers in the area, each holding a light up to attract the mantas. There was also a powerful light in the center. Four manta rays showed up for the feeding - between 8 and 11 foot wingspan. They got to within inches of us. The flips and barrel rolls were awesome to watch. Torpedo Tours allows a local photographer to video their groups. We got the DVD - it was very expensive ($72 I think). This is a great dive to do at least once in a lifetime. I'm glad that we did it.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	51-100 dives
Where else diving	Caribbean and Florida
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather		Seas	calm, noCurrents
Water Temp	79-79°F / 26-26°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	0-0 Ft/ 0-0 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	no
Enforced diving restrictions	Follow the divemaster
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	Squadrons
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	[None]

Subscriber's Comments

By Frank G Postillion in AZ, US at Aug 13, 2012 15:54 EST

Just to add to this report, the captain and wife instructors were very informed and helpful on the Manta Night Dive in 6/2012. We sighted 9 Mantas ranging in wing span from 4 to 12 feet. If you want small groups (we had six of us and three snorkelers)then these are the operators for you. I did my own video and still, and they turned out excellent. My wife and I did another day dive with Torpedo on a Monday and we were the only ones. They dive every day, no shop just excellent service and diving. They are a well kept secret and if you want small groups and well informed guides, then this is your boat operator.

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Dive Review of Torpedo Tours/Hale Kona Kai in Hawaii/Kona Coast

Torpedo Tours/Hale Kona Kai, Jul, 2005,

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Dive Review of Torpedo Tours/Hale Kona Kai in
Hawaii/Kona Coast