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BeginnerBoat Dive
Kealakekua Bay (Ka'awaloa Cove / Captain Cook Monument)
Hawaii, United States
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A Marine Life Conservation District and state historical park on the Kona coast where Captain Cook was killed in 1779. The best diving is at Ka'awaloa Cove near the Cook Monument, where pristine coral shallows fall away to a dramatic drop-off reaching beyond 100 ft. Access for divers is essentially by permitted boat - vessel permits are required on the bay and landing at Ka'awaloa Flats is prohibited.
Quick Facts
Depth Range1.5m – 36.5m
CertificationOpen Water
Gear3mm wetsuit, SMB for the busy cove, reef-safe sunscreen.
HazardsDepth on the wall, boat/kayak traffic in the cove, afternoon wind chop; long swim if attempting from Napo'opo'o side (not recommended).
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