The Most Expensive 1-Cylinder Dive EVER... So Worth It!

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This is the story of The Most Expensive 1-Cylinder Dive EVER... and why it was so worth it! Let me know in the comments if you've done this dive!
I try to balance the videos on this channel between education and inspiration. So for this week's Divers ready video, we're adding the Kona Manta Night Dive to our list of iconic dive sites!
The footage for this film was shot in January, 2017, six months after Karina and James were married. We call it a honeymoon, of sorts! I know, Hawaii, how cliche!
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@anishtolia7200 Год назад

Done it twice. I got certified in the Big Island in 2009 and was somehow convinced by the dive shop that a night dive with Manta's was a great first fun dive. I was terrified but did it anyway. Let me tell you, when this is your first dive, a lot of the next few years were full of relatively "disappointing" reefs etc. Until I went to Komodo and Socorro etc which knocks even this dive out of the water.

@savitiusdive2246 Год назад

We certified in Maui in '19 and our first 2 dives were a twilight and then night dive on Mala Pier. For me, the first night dive was very tranquil but it too set the bar high.

@jeffworst9939 Год назад

Yeah, I can imagine. My first OW dive was completely the opposite. It was in a Pennsylvania quarry, in early April, a week after the ice had melted. Water was about 34F. So diving anywhere after that was better. I think it's great for new divers to have the kind of experience you had because they learn early what diving can be. I spent 12 days on a 120 ft. live-aboard, with only 4 divers, in Raja Ampat and that was insane. Spent one entire tank hovering over fire coral while 4 17 ft. mantas swam by and over us only inches away.

@mianewell8199 Год назад

Adding those sites to my list of amazing must do. Thank you for sharing.

@OmerSchechter Год назад

Hi James, as far as their behavior being altered by humans - this was researched actually both with mantas and tiger sharks (in the Caribbean). It was found that feeding the pelagics does NOT change their natural migratory patterns. In fact, tiger sharks fed in Florida and the Bahamas actually increased their migration in most instances, so basically, the human feeding dive was like an all-inclusive rest stop for them and only helped. (there's a video of this on youtube somewhere, I don't have the link) The one instance of pelagic behavior being altered that I know of is in Socorro, where the oceanic mantas will seek out divers for their bubbles. Also if you wave at them apparently they come to you (especially the older mantas), because up until 10 years ago, it was legal to 'tickle' them with your hands, and they grew to like the feeling of hands and bubbles scraping parasites off.

@quepaso568398 Год назад

I did the Kona snorkel night session this past May. It was life changing. As soon as I got back home, went straight to my local dive shop to become open water certified. I've spent more time in the ocean this summer than ever before. Amazing community. Love my new family. Truly grateful.

@sammoyers905 Год назад

😲😲 WOW!! This video literally took my breath away. I was watching on my big screen in the Living Room, and it was magnificent. Actually, brought tears to my eyes. I believe any possible negatives of this type of dive, are FAR outweighed by the benefits to not only Mantas, but the whole of the oceans. Thank you, James, for sharing.

@O2Venture Год назад

We just done the dive. It's now a 2 tanks dive with JDL. It was my wife's first night dive after she was owd certified 10yrs ago. She enjoyed it so much. We are planning to do it again in the near future. I've 2 videos.

@jimmykabisch3258 Год назад

We were just here a month ago and did this dive with Kona Honu twice. Unbelievable experience, by far my best diving experience so far. I also encourage any of you to do the black water dive that Kona Honu offers as well, very educational and an amazing experience. Both dives pretty much solidified that I’ll be diving for the rest of my life, seeking out these amazing experiences. Thanks James for sharing this, I’d pay that money all day everyday and twice on Sunday🤙

@gpooleii Год назад

2 years ago my son did this, but as a snorkeler at the surface. He saw the scuba divers down at the bottom and grew quite jealous of their view. Now, two years later he's a scuba instructor. It all started with that manta ray dive in Hawaii.

@williamsweet7511 Год назад

I planned this trip a few years ago, Covid hit and had to cancel it. I've dove in Hawaii hundreds of times, but never done this one. Can't wait to see it for myself.

@tonyvelasquez6776 Год назад

Am I the only who breaks out in a jig every time Sir James intro plays!

@mvzoscarsalas 5 месяцев назад

Watched this video a year ago and it inspire me real bad! Did the dive last November and I loved it!! Thank you for sharing this content!! 🤗

@gordjenkins9574 Год назад

Absolutely agree James. My wife and I were doing that exact dive also 5 years ago!

@danielgutowski3807 Год назад

This dive was so special. I completed my advanced certification on Oahu in preparation for this dive and it was a great way to celebrate. Glad you enjoyed it as much as me!

@lydialeigh4 Год назад

This video actually made me a little emotional. So, so beautiful! I must see these graceful creatures one day soon. Thanks for sharing!

@DiversReady Год назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@ralphschiefer7576 Год назад

That's beautifull! I love those gentle giants! If you remember this dive so well it was worth the money for sure. I guess everybody has a dive experience like that. Mine was my first BLue corner dive in Palau!

@scottlauer7466 Год назад

James. I’ve heard about this dive for years now. This is a bucket list dive for me. Will be looking at going in the near future.

@adampilot8275 Год назад

Inspirational? Absolutely YES! Thank you Jamesy.

@aralverson Год назад

Thank you for sharing the footage! It was so beautiful and only makes me more interested in marking that off my bucket list.

@DiversReady Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@artbobik3516 Год назад

I am glad you enjoyed it - it looks like a dive of a lifetime - I have been diving off and on for the last 58 years and none were even close to this - my grandson is stationed there on the USS Hawaii, I will tell him about this dive - back in the late 60's and 70's when the Miami Beach Greyhound racing track was there they would light up Government Cut and on the ocean side of Fisher Island - before the building started it was covered with rays - I used to night and day dive the cut and the other side in front of Fisher just to watch the rays - it was fantastic but nothing like this dive here - One time I forgot to turn on the air and due to my negative buoyancy and panic dumped the tank to get back to the surface in about 25-30 foot of water - had to free dive back down to get the tank -

@willibordus Год назад

Wow…. This is so.. really amazing… never seen the scene like this before.. Tq for sharing

@eeg0323 Год назад

I have not done the Kona manta dive, but have been fortunate enough to dive with them in Palau, Socorro, and Indonesia. They are phenomenal creatures. When you look into their eyes it is like their intelligence is looking back at you.

@albertosadventures92 Год назад

The most expensive single dive for me is 250$. Silfra fissure dive in Iceland, between the tecnonic plates.

@teresa9188 Год назад

My daughter and I are new divers and only had been in cold water, but we did this “campfire” dive and it was like watching a ballet, so graceful. We had 18 mantas that night! They skimmed the top of my head and floaty hair hundreds of times. So cool. Had to take my husband the next night on the manta snorkel night trip since he doesn’t dive , so that I could be around these amazing mantas one more time! I’d love to see the bigger ones in Socorro.

@joewelsh1804 Год назад

I love night diving, but that looked fabulous. Thank you.

@lakispattalis2506 Год назад

James, totally mesmerised.

@Guru_Swami 11 месяцев назад

I got chills watching this. What an amazing experience!

@wholenutsanddonuts5741 Год назад

James you should’ve tacked on the black water dive!! I’ve done the manta dive three times now and the black water dive once. The combo is the best two tank dive ever without competition!

@eamonshields2754 Год назад

Memories are priceless

@KFrag420 Год назад

Absolutely amazing, this just made the top of my bucket list.. ok, maybe second next to Guadalupe Island...

@grene1955 Год назад

I've dove in the Hawaiian Islands a lot, and I did this dive about 8 or 10 years ago. Just like you described, we went down, got negative and kneeled on the bottom. The lights were bright and a good bait ball formed. Got great video so far. I was excited....aanndd no rays showed up! It's nature, no guarantees. They don't dance to our tune. I was slightly disappointed, but it was still a great night dive, no complaints from me. Would I do it again? Damn right!!!

@tristandeshon5297 Год назад

Such amazing footage of the manta rays This channel is the reason I am going to learn to dive

@savitiusdive2246 Год назад

Yeah, James not only has the most outrageous Florida accent I've ever heard, he puts some damn good info out there and brings some important perspectives to the table. Definitely the most benificial dive channel on youtube I've found.

@sammoyers905 Год назад

@@savitiusdive2246 🤣 He does sound more like he's from the Bahamas more than Florida.... 😉

@mgancarzjr Год назад

Do it. Got certified last April in Miami. You won't regret it.

@craigblanch2767 Год назад

Oh I’d pay that price easy , we have mantas here in Brisbane over the summer months and I never get tired of watching them

@duanenewman Год назад

We went to Hawaii for our 15th anniversary and it is because of videos of this dive that we got certified. This was our second ocean dive and first night dive. After diving it we were absolutely hooked on scuba. We went back to Kona a few years ago and added the pelagic magic night dive, also totally worth it.

@ChrisHollindale Год назад

Imagine how you'd have felt if you didn't do the dive and put two and two together later 🙈 Such an incredible dive; so many, so big, so close, so graceful. Amazing.

@Finis08 11 месяцев назад

Something I will definitely have to add to the list. Looks like an amazing experience.

@mattmeza Год назад

I actually just did this last month BUT we got skunked. All the manta rays were south in a harbor that dive boats can't go in but snorkel boats can. So I got skunked but my wife and daughter didn't as they were on a snorkel boat. Now if you're wondering if you get a refund for getting skunked, you don't. The operator I went with gives you the opportunity to go on standby for a future dive and that's good for life. So the rest of the trip I was on standby for three other days to include my other pre-planned dive day. EDIT: After about 15 min if the mantas haven't shown up the dive turns into a night reef dive.

@RK-de5wg Год назад

Thanks James!

@davidmeeks2405 Год назад

Incredible ! Having limited experience due to timing but most importantly cost, I have less than 2 dozen dives under my belt. However, this includes 1 night dive in Cancun which definitely ranks as the most memorable. No Manta Rays but the difference in sea life that is nocturnal was indescribable. Be safe out there

@craigmiles298 Год назад

Hi James, your videos are always great for a new diver, only 43 openwater dives. But this was utterly fantastic. Please keep up the great work.

@DiversReady Год назад

Thanks, will do! Dive safe.

@OzzySafa Год назад

They say you can’t buy happiness but you can buy a dive with manta rays :)

@terrymorphis436 Год назад

James, Just got back from the Manta dive in Kona last weekend. It is still fabulous!

@bradyw4963 Год назад

Just did this dive in April! It was way worth it and definitely recommend going with Jack’s Diving Locker.

@AndrewR74 Год назад

My wife and i went through Jacks to do that dive. It was 2 tank dive and i honestly cannot remember the price. It was also dives 5&6 right out of our OW cert. we were absolutely awe struck. Such a great dive.

@paulkrein 9 дней назад

Been there, done it. Amazing dive. Got the specialty card. Would do it again!

@Raybrienza Год назад

James.... I hope to do that dive someday. I am in the same camp as you are as if they (shark dives, manta dives..... ) as a means of conservation, teaching, and education then it is worth it.

@FALCONZAMORA1121 Год назад

Absolutely wonderful

@Bismarck287 Год назад

Great story and fantastic footage. Thanks for posting.

@DiversReady Год назад

Our pleasure! Dive safe.

@albertmosely6475 Год назад

Did this last year. Best dive of my life. We got a two tank dive, one at twilight and then the night dive. I had new video lights which brought the Manta Rays to me. They “touched” me , 20 or 30 times and I got to look straight down their “throats”. Most amazing dive of my life, and and I barely moved for an hour.

@alluraromel392 Год назад

This has been a “Bucket List” dive of mine since I learned of it a year after getting certified. So glad to hear it’s worth the expense, as this would be the main reason for me to trek to the “Big Island”.

@DiversReady Год назад

Thanks for sharing! Dive safe.

@PeterRAllen Год назад

😎 a most exquisite film James, really beautiful photography... I donot think you could have paid too much... what a lifetime experience.....best wishes from Australia...

@DiversReady Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@bradallen5571 Год назад

That was incredible!! We are in Dubai on business in October and are booking a single tank dive at Deep Dive Dubai because why not. It will be by far the most expensive dive I've ever done. I can do like 8 ish dives in Cozumel for the same price.

@harambeexpress Год назад

I was not prepared for this... Wow. I'll look into doing it then I guess.

@RemoteViewr 3 месяца назад

Did the same kind of night / manta feeding dive in the Maldives - fantastic experience

@katrinerb1231 Год назад

How true regarding parks in the US. I was very impressed! Amazing dive too 😄

@DiversReady Год назад

It really is! Dive Safe.

@philipdavis3258 Год назад

Definitely the best night dive I’ve done, looking forward to doing it again!

@sgoldstein527 Год назад

This and the blackwater dive are two of my favorite dives ever!

@DiversReady Год назад

Thank for your support! Dive safe.

@petethehandyman9185 Год назад

Breathtaking!

@conniefrahm1984 Год назад

That is amazing!

@DoItYourselfDad Год назад

Dating myself here… I did that dive and my evidence in on 35mm film… mind blowing, the most memorable dive I’ve ever done.

@joecassara1870 Год назад

It's a great Dive. If ever back, look up Jacks Dive Locker, 2 Tank dive for this. One Pre dusk and the second the Manta Dive

@paulgee8253 Год назад

The Manta Dive (or snorkel) and the Pelagic Magic ( or similar) dive are both very much not to be missed Big Island boat dives. Pricy but worth it. Jack’s Diving keeps a Manta log so you can see if they are around in numbers or not.

@Fillmore668 Год назад

I did this last year, and even after hundreds of past dives in Hawaii (mostly Oahu), the first words out of my mouth when we came back to the surface was "THAT, was one of the coolest things I've ever done!" Two big plusses for me... 1. My non-scuba diving wife and three kids (10, 10, and 18 at the time) got to see it all from the surface, above the "campfire", with snorkeling gear. We got to spend the evening together (every bit as beautiful as James describes) and if there's a more transformational experience that can let your kids understand why you love diving and the ocean, and make them want to follow your footsteps into the surf, I don't know what that is. 2. The local dive shops recognize the resource that they have and work together instead of competing for a few divers, they share the location and experience. When I went, there were at least five boats from four different shops all sharing the same location and experience. That alone tells you a lot about the diving community in Kona-Kailua. (BTW, at least one shop offer the Manta Dive as the second dive of an afternoon 2-tank dive) I dove (dived?) with both Jack's and Big Island while I was there, and both were excellent.

@eamonshields2754 Год назад

Sounds Like A Beautiful Dive James, It’s On My List 🌴🌅🌊 Safe Diving

@DiversReady Год назад

Thanks for your support! Dive safe.

@TheElderMillenial Год назад

Haha always good to see Jack’s on RU-vid but umm Pelagic Magic!!! That’s THEE night dive on that island.

@Erockzee Год назад

Seriously so amazing!!! Took my wife and two teenage sons and need to go back with my daughter someday now that she’s certified.

@kirbymcd1 Год назад

Did this dive many years ago. Got skunked with zero mantas showing up but still amazing and one of the most memorable dives I've ever done.

@kirbymcd1 Год назад

@S M From what I understand it's pretty unusual. Watching a green Moray Eel hunt a small yellow fish inches off of my fin was pretty memorable though. Its not just the mantas that are attracted to the light.

@ScubaSEAsons Год назад

I have a big soft spot for this dive, in 2016 I was in Kona with my girlfriend and as a non diver at the time we did the snorkel version of this. That was it, the following summer I was in the waters back in Vancouver doing my OW. These Mantas are THE REASON I decided to learn to dive. If I can get back to Kona for sure its Night Mantas plus the black water dive what a night that would be ahhh!

@CapnClark Год назад

We did the swim with the Mantas, but from the surface and snorkels. Whether from 50 feet, or from the surface, it is the most amazing experience!

@clash_120 Год назад

"Ladies and gentlemen, My name is James, always fantastic to see all of your smiling faces" I was actually smiling! LOL

@kevingumfory Год назад

"I make videos to make YOU a better diver" .... doesn't answer any questions in comments lol. Make your next dive on the subscribe button. ;)

@DiversReady Год назад

Yeah! Thanks for your support! Dive safe.

@robinklipper-fischbein4872 Год назад

Now this is a night dive I would sign up to do!

@barryinkpen6026 Год назад

Outstanding!!

@DiversReady Год назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@taylorbickel9537 Год назад

A lot of the dive tour companies will offer a 2-tank version, where they’ll take you to the same site and dive the reef before sunset (and you might see mantas then too), and then you go on this night dive. It really helps balance out the cost. I’ll also give a quick shout to Kona Diving Company. They’ll spoil you.

@pablojacebal6569 Год назад

in my bucket list now I was with my daughter last December diving Maui and Oahu the Big Island sounds like a next time stop to me

@lmlmd2714 Год назад

Wow.... OK yep. That's money well spent right there. Thanks... now I have to book a trip to Hawai'i all the way from Europe, damn you! :D

@mianewell8199 Год назад

Well worth my investment and a majestically out of this world experience!!! I too did Kona with Kona dive shop. Talk about an amazing team who’s number one priority on all my dives was safety and respect for marine life. I’d do it over and over again, especially since two of the rays hit my head…saying “aloha!”

@raymondclark1785 Год назад

That's a lot better vis than anywhere I've seen Mantas

@npirzkal Год назад

Done it and I agree, it was awesome. I cannot even remember if it was expensive or not. The Manta's were so alien it felt like an hour or so being on an alien planet!

@mustanggun Год назад

The most expensive one-cylinder dive I've ever done five years ago. Today it's double that... LOL

@patrickgelinas5241 Год назад

I’m convinced I would get quite emotional if I ever got the chance to do this dive. This is how I imagine heaven!

@epic27 Год назад

My fiancé and I had gotten OW/nitrox certified in June for her birthday. July we’ve decided to dive Independence Day in a mirky fresh water lake to keep our skills up until her passport came in. Now that it’s in, we’re heading to Cozumel next month, however, I’ve grown obsessed with manta rays and Kona night dive is on my bucket list! I think if I get the opportunity to dive that site before I die, I’d die a happy man.

@narkeddivers Год назад

Beyond Peaceful True Serenity!

@josephgurneck2577 Год назад

Loved it 👍

@DiversReady Год назад

Thank for your support!

@BrentDives Год назад

Incredible footage, thank you for sharing this experience with us!!

@thomasw5430 Год назад

James, great video. Such beautiful animals. They look so graceful. I am heading to Hawaii in March, can you give me name of dive shop you used? I am trying to find one to do my dives with while there.

@DiversReady Год назад

Jacks Dive Locker

@prb3512 Год назад

Funny timing I'm planning this dive right now. Would love to find out the shop you went through and also any suggestions for other dives around Kona.

@albertmosely6475 Год назад

Last year we did all our dives with Kona Divers and had a great experience. There are several good shops, and I would chose based on where you are staying.

@thatcoolguy6213 Год назад

Beautiful

@paularmstrong2884 Год назад

Did this dive once, then I learned more about not playing with or disturbing the wildlife. It was cool, I can’t recommend it to others at this point though. I’ve also had much better experiences on the Great Barrier Reef just chilling with them doing their thing without human interference.

@iangriff2170 Год назад

Standard night dive on a Maldives liveaboard. So many manta that I’m sorry to say I got a bit bored. Make sure you do the black water dive in Dumaguete when you go with Matthias. Now that’s an epic dive.

@akant74 Год назад

Would love to know what shop offered the trip. Just added this to bucket list!

@albertmosely6475 Год назад

Also most every shop offers a version of this. Depends on where you stay, to pick the shop.

@LSUDIVER Год назад

We just did the Manta Dive in Kona this past week. SO WORTH IT!!!

@DiversReady Год назад

Thanks for sharing! Dive safe.

@alle_namen_schon_vergeben708 Год назад

I'd love to watch manta rays from that close. I even wear a bracelet with a silver manta ray every day :D

@alle_namen_schon_vergeben708 Год назад

And I was curious so I googled for the manta ray night dive and it is really expensive :D But I'd say it seems fair with all the effort that goes into it :)

@gregsmith7346 Год назад

"The wide-eyed smile on my wife's face" is why I dive.

@PostalTwinkie Год назад

15 years later and I still think about this dive. A lot.

@DiversReady Год назад

Thank for sharing!

@whatthefunction9140 Год назад

I live in hawaii and and confirm the epicness

@daviddoyle9310 Год назад

Amazing

@DiversReady Год назад

Thanks! Dive safe.

@tony-bx7ox Год назад

Socorro island amazing giant manta action

@remmert0 Год назад

🤩wow

@tristandeshon5297 Год назад

Hi from Australia

@rebeccadarling5894 Год назад

I did something similar in the Maldives I wonder how they compare? For sure we didn’t get anywhere near 60 minutes and I’d still want 90!

@whatsgoodmyguy4391 Год назад

The cost is an average about 150 to 200 bucks depending on what gear you need

@PostalTwinkie Год назад

Sounds about right.

@_sneer_ Год назад

And that is expensive?

@whatsgoodmyguy4391 Год назад

@@_sneer_ no

@PostalTwinkie Год назад

@@_sneer_ I would say "No." When we did it, 15 years ago, the Manta dive was the 5th dive of the day out on the boat. We paid ~$350 per person for the 5 tanks in total, even came with brunch/lunch and invite for drinks after. This was with a small group and booked weeks/months in advance. Even if it was $500 for a single tank dive with Mantas at night it, would be worth it.

@albertmosely6475 Год назад

Last year Kona dives ran about $180 per person for a two tank trip. The Manta night dive was a little more. Expensive depends on what you’re use to. In the Keys, the same two tank dive is around $80.

@397coney7 Год назад

I did the Manta Ray Night Dive with Jacks Diving Locker on the big island. I too, didn't know of it. It was a last minute trip to Hawaii. I hadn't planned any diving, since it was last minute. We just happened to be staying near Jacks Diving Locker. I was the only diver in our group of four. I just did an internet search for diving and they came up. Went into the shop and they said the same thing, open spot wanna go? Hell ya. I dont even remember the price. Get to the boat and Im loading up and I see a guy who resembles Jimmy Buffett. We set off to the dive sight and I ask another diver, doesnt that guy look like Jimmy Buffett? I dont even think he knew who Buffett was, he just shrugged his shoulders. Well someone working the boat heard me and said it was him.......huh?🤣. Im like why wouldnt he do a private charter? He said he comes at least four times a year, usually with a friend or two. Anyway, Buffett was really cool and signed autographs.....I got one on my fin that i still have. And, the dive was incredible. The Manta Rays were HUGE. I have a video of it, but this was in 2000, not as great of a quality as yours. Its been too long and want to go back in 2023!