An After Christmas Whale 12/26/2014

You couldn’t think of a more perfect way to spend the day after Christmas. The skies were clear, wind was calm, and the surface was without drama in Manalua Bay. You were literally in the middle of the picturesque Hawaiian Christmas card that you send your friends. Not only are they freezing their butts off, they’re  jealous of your diving adventures!

*Kahala Barge*
95ft – 38min
75 degrees

With postcard conditions and a very mild current, the divers aboard the Sea Hound descended down with relative ease into 70 foot visibility. Swimming through the wreck was the main highlight of this dive. The group of skilled divers elegantly flicked their way through the wreck without stirring up the bottom and even stumbled upon a massive green moray eel. Around the top of the wreck a couple dragon nudibranches, pincushion star fish, and moorish idols where spotted.

*Fantasy Reef*
53ft – 50min
75 degrees

The perfect conditions continued to prevail when the divers entered the water for the second dive of the day at Fantasy Reef. With 60 foot visibility, Fantasy Reef didn’t fail to impress. A giant school of fusiliers, a couple massive crown of thorns star fish, numerous turtles and a single pipe fish were spotted on the dive. 

Just when you thought the day couldn’t get any better, Captain John spotted some whales surfacing off in the distance. John brought the boat closer and the whole boat was able to get a front row view of a mother Humpback and her calf playing on the surface.

Thank you Captain John for driving the boat and find those awesome whales!!!